Catering Equipment Hire for the Northern Rivers – Professional Event Solutions
Whether you’re plating up canapés at a Byron Bay beach elopement, roasting lamb for 150 guests at a Bangalow hinterland wedding, or flipping snags for a local school fundraiser, you’ll find every piece of catering equipment you could possibly need right here in our Mullumbimby Hire & Sales shed. Hire exactly what you need, get real-world advice on quantities, and then drop the lot back when you’re done.
Don't want to buy items for a one-off event?
Avoid shelling out thousands on ovens, glassware and prep benches you’ll never use again, and skip the headache of storing it afterwards.
Worried about sourcing from multiple places?
Coordinating delivery windows and payments for ovens, plates and glassware from different companies becomes stressful. With us, it’s one call, one invoice.
GREAT FOOD - HAPPY GUESTS - EASY PROCESS
Set Up a Full Pop-Up Kitchen With One Call
Trying to feed 200 hungry wedding guests from a four-burner household stove is a challenge. With our hire options, you can set up a full prep and cooking station under a marquee, keep the oysters chilled in a walk-in cool room, and still leave space on the ute for the sound and lighting kit that’ll fire up the dance floor once the cake is cut.
Our local crew knows the Northern Rivers roads, from coastal highways to winding hinterland lanes. We’ll get our truck right to your venue, have the gear ready to go in no time, and handle the pickup when it’s all over. It’s one delivery, one invoice, and one less thing for you to worry about.
What you can expect:
- Commercial-grade catering equipment ready to go, wherever you’re hosting.
- One invoice that can also cover extra event and party hire items like bar fronts or heaters.
- Guests are raving about the hot mains, crisp glassware, and matching crockery.
- The goods are delivered, set up, and collected right on schedule, so you spend zero time lugging crates and all your time plating food.
COOK - SERVE - CHILL - CLEAN
From Prep Benches to Barware
From bar fridges and bain maries to prep benches and platters, we’ve got the equipment to keep your kitchen humming and your guests well fed. Whether you’re hosting a wedding, fundraiser or festival, our team can help you plan a seamless setup, from service layout to quantities. If you also need toilets, tools or extra tables, we can bundle it all into one simple quote.
Looking for a sustainable option? Ask about our biodegradable tableware made from sugarcane, palm leaf and PLA. Here’s what we offer:
Cooking Equipment
Cooking Equipment Feed any crowd with commercial power. Our range of reliable cooking equipment is all cleaned, gas-tested and ready for everything from a backyard bbq to a formal wedding breakfast.
- 4-ring LPG Ovens & 6-burner BBQs
- 90L Bain-Maries & Chafer Trays (fuel included)
- Dual-basket 10L Deep Fryers, Hot Plates & 3-ring Gas Burners
- Spit Roasters (Basket & Rod, up to 80kg), Rice Cookers & Stockpots
Prep & Serving Essentials
Prep & Serving Essentials Create a smooth back-of-house flow and keep your service area organised. Our prep and serving essentials are designed for efficiency and cleanliness, even in the middle of a busy event.
- Stainless Steel Prep Benches (1.5m, 1.8m & Corner Units)
- Handwash Stations (92L Capacity) & Wet-Area Rubber Mats
- Packing Crates, Cake Stands, Acacia Serving Boards & S/S Salad Bowls
- Wheelie Bins (with included rubbish removal) to keep your site tidy
Barware & Drink Service
Barware & Drink Service Keep the drinks cold and the bar line moving. From shakers to a huge range of glassware, we have everything you need to serve with style and keep the party going.
- Cocktail Shakers, Muddlers, Strainers & 30/15ml Nip Measures
- Ice Boxes (150L), Galvanised Tubs (30L) & Plastic Tubs (50-100L)
- Glass Punch Bowls (3.5L & 4.5L) and a twin-flavour Slushie Cocktail Maker
- A massive range of glassware, from 285ml Pilsners to 550ml Wine Glasses
Crockery, Cutlery & Coffee
Crockery, Cutlery & Coffee Set your tables beautifully for any course, then finish the event with fresh coffee. Our range includes classic crockery and cutlery, plus great eco-friendly options.
- Crockery: Plates (160mm–305mm), Pasta Bowls & Butter Dishes
- Cutlery: Entree, Main & Dessert settings, plus vintage sets for small events
- Coffee & Tea: Pour-over Coffee Machines, 100-cup Percolators, 1L Plungers & Tea Pots
- Eco-friendly tableware, including stylish options made from sugarcane, palm leaf and PLA.
All our items, along with dimensions and package pricing, are available to view in our HirePOS catalogue. Call the team with your event details and we will help you build a complete list and send through a quote.
From Our Kitchen to Yours, Here's What People Are Saying
From local caterers serving at hinterland weddings to community groups hosting fundraisers, our setups have helped feed thousands. Here’s what your neighbours and local event planners have to say.
“We’ve hired chairs and tables for a family function. Website was super easy to use and I liked that the prices were written there also so you know exactly what you pay for. No hidden fees.”
“Terry and his team were amazing, super helpful with all the little changes I threw at them in the lead up to our wedding, and then they were absolutely superb when it came to bump in time. Cannot rate them highly enough, our wedding day was, and looked perfect thanks to these guys!”
“The best in the biz. I’ve been using them weekly for years for all things wedding related and they accommodate my outrageously last minute planning with patience and a constant can do attitude! Love them!”
Serving Up Answers to Your Catering Queries
The Northern Rivers is a big patch of country: 200 km of coastline, winding hinterland lanes and more than a dozen council-managed reserves that all play by slightly different rules. Here are the questions first-time organisers ask us; if you still need clarity, call our team.
How far do you deliver catering equipment?
Our delivery trucks cover the entire Northern Rivers region, from the coast to the hinterland. We regularly deliver to Byron Bay, Bangalow, Ballina, Lismore, and the Tweed Coast. To make delivery more efficient, consider bundling your catering gear with other items like a marquee or mobile cool room to get everything in one drop-off. If your event is outside our usual zone, just give us a call. We often service these areas by special arrangement and can work out a practical delivery solution for you.
Do I need council approval to cook in a public park?
If you’re hosting an event in a public space, like a park or reserve, you will likely need approval from the local council. All our cooking equipment is regularly serviced and safety-checked. When you hire from us, we provide a clear hire agreement and any necessary safety or usage instructions for the gear. It’s also a good idea to be aware that some local reserves may have open flame restrictions during certain times of the year.
How many glasses, plates and cutlery pieces should I budget per guest?
Industry standard is four glasses per head for cocktail service (sparkling wine, wine, water and spirits) and 1.5 plates plus 1.5 cutlery sets to cover dropped spoons and seconds. Seated dinners need 2.5 glasses and a full place setting. Our friendly catering team can walk you through the calculations and advise when a trailer hire upgrade will save you multiple trips.
Let’s Plate Up
Drop the date, head-count and kitchen power source. We’ll bundle the ovens, platters and pint glasses into one neat quote back in your inbox within 24 hours.