If you are fitting out or refitting a commercial kitchen, cafe, restaurant, bar, hotel or retail space, equipment is one of the largest costs you carry before you have served a single customer. Buying used catering equipment through a surplus channel is a practical way to reduce that capital spend without dropping the quality your operation needs. Enviro Stock supplies used commercial kitchen equipment, refrigeration, shop fittings and hospitality furniture across the UK. It is all cleared from businesses that are closing or refitting, graded for condition and delivered to you.
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Surplus catering stock is equipment coming out of commercial kitchens, bars and hospitality venues that are closing down or refitting. When a restaurant, hotel or pub clears a site, the ovens, fridges, prep tables and furniture still have plenty of working life left in them. That equipment moves into our channel as a graded lot, and you buy it at a meaningful discount to new or dealer-reconditioned prices.
This is a distinct sourcing route, and the distinction matters. We are not a dealer stripping down and reconditioning equipment before marking it up, and we are not a marketplace like Gumtree or eBay full of private listings with no grading and no paperwork. We buy surplus stock outright, grade it, and list it with a manifest, so you can assess what you are getting before you commit. If you want the detail on the used catering trade before you buy, our buyers' guide to second hand catering equipment walks through what to look for.
Because buyers come to us from across the country, we can arrange delivery to your site rather than expecting you to collect in person. That covers used restaurant equipment, used commercial kitchen equipment, retail fittings and hospitality furniture alike, so you can source from a surplus channel wherever your venue is. Catering and hospitality operators often source janitorial supplies through the same route, and if the surplus model is new to you, our beginner's guide to buying clearance stock pallets explains how it works.
Stock changes as lots clear, so the range below reflects what typically comes through this category rather than a fixed catalogue. Availability moves as sites are cleared and lots sell through.
Where a listing names a specific brand or model, that detail comes from the equipment as it was cleared. You can ask us for the full manifest for any lot to see the complete inventory rather than relying on the listed highlights alone.
When buying used commercial catering equipment, ask us for the service history, any Gas Safe inspection record for gas appliances, and a PAT test record for electrical items. For refrigeration, ask which refrigerant the unit uses. These documents confirm how the equipment has been maintained and help you commit with confidence, and you can request all of them from us before you buy.
Because you are buying remotely, the paperwork is your window into the equipment's history, so it is worth knowing what each document tells you.
A service record shows how consistently a piece of equipment has been maintained over its working life. For higher-value items such as combination ovens, commercial dishwashers and large refrigeration units, a service log confirming regular engineer visits is a useful indicator of care. Its absence does not mean the equipment is unsafe, but its presence is reassuring.
For gas appliances, the relevant record is a CP42 commercial catering gas safety certificate, issued by a Gas Safe registered engineer qualified to work on commercial catering gas equipment. It is valid for 12 months and tells you when the appliance was last formally checked and found safe. A certificate issued at the previous site is not ongoing assurance once the equipment is installed in your kitchen, and a fresh inspection will be needed after installation, but the existing record confirms the maintenance history. Ask us for any gas paperwork held for a specific unit.
For electrical equipment, a PAT test record shows the appliance has been checked for electrical safety within a known timeframe. It is worth knowing that the HSE is clear that PAT testing is not a legal requirement in itself, and there is no legal duty to keep records. So treat a PAT record as a positive sign that the equipment has been maintained, rather than a mandatory certificate. In a commercial kitchen, where equipment takes heat, moisture and heavy use, that maintenance signal is genuinely useful.
For commercial refrigeration, refrigerant type is a practical serviceability question. R22, the older HCFC refrigerant, has been banned for servicing since January 2015, which means an engineer cannot legally top up or repair a unit that runs on it. A fridge still running on R22 can operate, but it is near the end of its serviceable life because it cannot be maintained if refrigerant is lost. Separately, certain high-GWP F-gas refrigerants such as R404A face servicing restrictions on larger systems. You do not need to become an expert in any of this. Just ask us which refrigerant a unit contains, and we can tell you whether it is a current, serviceable gas.
Grading sits alongside the paperwork. The service record tells you the history, and the grade tells you the condition, so the two together give you a full picture before you buy. You can read how we grade stock for the detail, and our buyers' guide to second hand catering equipment covers the wider checks worth making.
Yes, provided it has been maintained, is in working order and comes with appropriate documentation. For gas appliances, ask us for the Gas Safe inspection record before installation. For electrical equipment, a PAT test record confirms it has been checked. Grading tells you the condition, and documentation tells you the history. Read how we grade stock for more detail.
The core documents to ask for are a service record confirming the equipment has been maintained, a Gas Safe certificate for any gas appliances, and a PAT test record for electrical items. For refrigeration, ask about the refrigerant type. You can request all relevant paperwork and documentation through our contact page before committing to a purchase.
The range includes commercial cooking equipment such as combination ovens, ranges and fryers; commercial refrigeration including upright fridges, multi-deck display fridges and blast chillers; warewashing; prep equipment and stainless steel fabrication; and coffee and beverage equipment. Retail and hospitality stock, including display shelving, serve-over counters and EPOS systems, also comes through this category. Stock changes as lots sell, so the current listings reflect what is available now.
Grading describes the condition of the equipment. Grade A is near-new or fully refurbished. Grade B is in good working order with visible signs of use. Grade C shows more significant wear but remains functional. Each listing includes a condition description. You can read the full grading guide at enviro-stock.co.uk/grading-guide.
Yes. We can arrange delivery to your site, so you do not need to organise your own transport or collect in person. This makes sourcing from a surplus channel practical for buyers across the UK, not just those within reach of a local depot. Contact us to confirm delivery logistics for a specific lot.
Both options are possible depending on what is in stock. Some lots are available as individual units, and others suit buyers who want a broader range of equipment in one purchase. Ask us for the full manifest for any lot to see what it contains and make the right decision for your project.
If you have commercial catering equipment, shop fittings or hospitality assets to sell, our sister business Enviro Clear buys stock directly from UK businesses. Visit enviro-clear.co.uk to find out more.
