Choosing your temporary kitchen
Container Kitchen Systems
01483 456781
SmallestLargest
Size (H x W x L, metres)2.3 x 2.6 x 3.62.8 x 3.0 x 8.4
Meals handled per service600 per day1,200 per day
Is it fully fitted and ready to use?YesYes
Refrigeration capacity21cu ft21cu ft
Freezer capacity21cu ft21cu ft
Is refrigeration/freezerFittedFitted
fitted or in separate unit?
Other storage capacity?2 sets mobile racking
Is other storage spaceFitted
fitted or in separate unit?
Do units have weather-proof links?YesYes
Power supply (mains/generator/LPG)All threeAll three
Minimum hire period3 days3 days
Rental cost£330£550
Site survey prior to installation?YesYes
If yes, what is the cost?NilNil
Gamble Kitchen Rental
0116 2511211
SmallestLargest
Size (H x W x L, metres)2.6 x 2.8 x 3.63.0 x 3.0 x 8.6
Meals handled per service501,000
Is it fully fitted and ready to use?YesYes
Refrigeration capacity14cu ftUp to 40cu ft
Freezer capacity14cu ftUp to 40cu ft
Is refrigeration/freezerEitherEither
fitted or in separate unit?
Other storage capacity?YesYes
Is other storage spaceFittedFitted
fitted or in separate unit?
Do units have weather-proof links?YesYes
Power supply (mains/generator/LPG)All threeAll three
Minimum hire period3 days3 days
Rental cost£260£650
Site survey prior to installation?YesYes
If yes, what is the cost?£50£50
A standard kitchen layout is provided but the company also offers the use of combi-steamers, convection ovens, microwave ovens and computerised freezing systems. A full range of coldrooms and refrigerated trailers, dishwashing units, chilled and ambient preparation units, as well as toilets and staff changing rooms are also available.
Michael Wares Cater Hire
01835 864471
SmallestLargest
Size (H x W x L, metres)3 x 3.2 x 8.7
Meals handled per service1,000
Is it fully fitted and ready to use?Yes
Refrigeration capacity21cu ft
Freezer capacity21cu ft
Other storage capacity?As ordered
Is other storage spaceAs ordered
fitted or in separate unit?
Do units have weather-proof links?As ordered
Power supply (mains/generator/LPG)All three
Minimum hire period3 days
Rental cost£560 for 3 days
then £80 per day
Site survey prior to installation?Yes
If yes, what is the cost?Nil
Michael Wares Cater Hire claims to be the only Scottish-based company offering temporary kitchen hire. It serves Scotland and the North of England and is Scottish agent for PKL. Refrigeration is built to order and the price includes delivery and collection, with the units fully racked on three sides. Standard size is 2.4m x 3m x 2m high.
PKL Group (UK)
01242 677677
SmallestLargest
Size (H x W x L, metres)2.8 x 2.6 x 3.62.8 x 9.8 x 8.6
Meals handled per service2002,000
Is it fully fitted and ready to use?YesYes
Refrigeration capacity414 litresMinimum 6,500 litres
Freezer capacityNone6,000 litres
Is refrigeration/freezerFittedFitted
fitted or in separate unit?
Other storage capacity?1.8m hot/ambient1.9m hot cupboard;
cupboard; 2.8m11.4m 4-tier racking;
shelving under table19.6m shelving under
tables
Is other storage spaceFittedFitted
fitted or in separate unit?
Do units have weather-proof links?YesYes
Power supply (mains/generator/LPG)All, plus natural gasAll, plus natural gas
Minimum hire period3 days3 days
Rental cost£308 for 3 days£1,494 for 3 days
then £43 per daythen £209 per day
Site survey prior to installation?Sales visit and project manager visit priorto installation. After-sales visit if required
If yes, what is the cost?Nil
PKL Kitchens feature 155-minute fire-resistant walls; an automatic fire suppressant system; a gas or electricity option; Easijack removable leg system; 24-hour, 365-day service back-up with a network of 300 service agents; and a range of other features. The company has its own,
free in-house computer-aided design facility and its own transport fleet.
Portable Refrigeration Co
01483 456783
SmallestLargest
Size (H x W x L, metres)
Meals handled per service
Is it fully fitted and ready to use?No - modularYes - mini container,
coldroomno coldroom
Refrigeration capacity6cu m12cu m
Freezer capacity6cu m12cu m
Is refrigeration/freezerFittedFitted
fitted or in separate unit?
Power supply (mains/generator/LPG)MainsMains
Minimum hire period3 days3 days
Rental cost£125*£165*
Site survey prior to installation?YesYes
If yes, what is the cost?NilNil
*delivery and installation extra and variable
The company specialises in refrigeration for temporary kitchens and will deliver, install and set up both walk-in and mini containers (ready for use). Sectional cold rooms can also be built quickly on site from modular components. The mini containers are 12cu m in capacity,
while the modular rooms come in four capacities, from 6cu m to 12cu m. bee