Here at Rental+ we cater to many business sectors that rely on our equipment to support their operations.

Over the years we’ve worked closely with leading brands to supply and maintain the best quality service and products, and in that time, we’ve noticed a few trends that may assist you when choosing your next piece of catering equipment. The restaurant industry has a number of staples that every kitchen cannot go without and we have listed 5 of our most popular types of catering equipment for a restaurant kitchen.

Glasswashers

At number 6 we have the glasswasher. Every restaurant is going to have a mountain of dishes but patrons need something to complement their meal with and a table setting would not look quite right without its glasses. A popular choice of glasswasher for restaurants is the Classeq Duo Undercounter Glasswasher. Classeq stands for simplicity and every facet of their brand reinforces this message. They are easy to install, simple to use, and effortless to maintain and that’s why we see so many supplied to businesses like yours to ensure that the backbone of the kitchen doesn’t collapse under the pressure of a busy dinner rush.

If space is your concern, one that you would share with many of our clients, then you may want to consider the Maidaid range of undercounter glasswashers. The next best seller in this category, Maidaid is the perfect answer for those spaces that have more populated kitchens and less room for items that don’t cook food. With its streamline design and self-clean function it best suits our restauranteurs looking to capitalise on every spare inch of their kitchen.

Prep Counters

Next up is a kitchen must have, the prep counter. In this case the Foster XTRA 3 door refrigerated prep counter is a fantastic choice for businesses. We found that many of our clients in the restaurant game favoured this model the most and it is easy to see why. As Europe’s leading refrigeration manufacturer Foster is at the forefront of not just technology but energy efficiency, quality and reliability. Their entire range stands out from the crowd and their latest EcoPro models are guaranteed to save money long term without compromising on the Foster standard we have come to expect from them after all these years.

If you are one of those kitchens with reduced space Rental+ has the solution for you too. The Valera Compact prep counter is the model of choice for our clients with a more limited work area that refuse to compromise on quality.

Griddles

The humble griddle is an often-overlooked piece of equipment. Whether it’s burgers, steak or even the classic grilled cheese there is no better way to prepare them than with a griddle. One of our most popular models according to our clients is the Falcon E3481R half ribbed electric griddle, with its sleek steel finish and energy efficient built-in thermostat it maintains a reserved slot in hundreds of restaurant kitchens.

That being said whenever stock is limited we found that another model followed closely behind the Falcon and that is the Lincat Silverlink 600 electric counter-top griddle. The chrome plated flat top is not just stylish but versatile and ideal for busier establishments with its easy clean surface and efficient heat transfer technology.

Fryers

In 3rd place is the king of food production, the best way to prepare any meal, the fryer. When it comes to the freestanding fryer our numbers tell us that the top choice is an Imperial. Specifically, the Imperial 22ltr tube fired free-standing natural gas fryer. That may sound like a mouthful but just like anything that comes out of this fryer you will want a mouthful of the crispy, salty perfection that it creates. Imperial has remained a family-owned company since 1957 with a mission to be the preferred supplier of quality equipment to the foodservice industry. If our numbers are anything to go by they are definitely succeeding, with innovative manufacturing processes and state of the art machinery their operation is future proof and so are their products.

However, not every space has room for a freestanding model and that is where the counter top range from Lincat really shines. With a huge variety of sizes and both single and double basket options available there is a product to fill any space. The sturdy design and high powered elements make a Lincat an easy choice when you need a product that performs at every stage.

Combination Ovens

In 2nd place is combination ovens. No kitchen is complete without one and we have a huge range on offer. Whether you’re looking for a larger 10-rack or 20-rack option or a smaller 6-rack option if space is more limited our rental options make these expensive pieces of equipment an affordable option for your kitchen, without the large upfront capital cost.

We offer a huge range of combination ovens to either rent or buy from leading brands including Rational, Lincat and Unox.

Refrigerators

Finally the highly anticipated conclusion to our ranking is here. The most sold product to the restaurant industry is none other than the upright fridge model the Foster XTRA single door cabinet. This unit has a massive capacity of 600 litres and boasts the same leading technology we saw earlier in their prep counter model. There are 3 words that come to mind when describing the XTRA single door, reliable, affordable and robust, it embodies these attributes effortlessly and consistently ranks among our most sold across multiple sectors.

Our restauranteurs also love the Valera HV400TN, an honourable mention in the restaurant category. This is a more lightweight and manoeuvrable unit than the Foster XTRA and is suited extremely well for light duty use when you need easy access and flexible placement.

So there you have it, the top 5 most popular items of catering equipment for restaurants in 2022 as specified by our customers. Obviously there isn’t a product we stock that we don’t have the utmost faith in but if you want tried and tested results then these numbers come straight from clients like you. If you’re looking for recommendations on your next rental you can’t go wrong with the items listed here but rest assured that whatever you choose Rental+ will have your back with our maintenance guarantee and expert service every time.