Australian Restaurant & Catering Equipment Auctions

Restaurant and catering equipment can often be found at auction including tables, chairs, stainless steel kitchen equipment and utensils, racks, stoves, ovens, fridges and freezers, ice makers, espresso machines, and all types of commercial catering equipment.

Where to find restaurant closure and liquidation auctions

GraysOnline has auctions quite often as does Slattery Auctions. Keep an eye on our restaurant and catering category for auction notices.

Receivers Appointed Auction – Food Manufacturer inc Late Model Equip. Receivers Appointed Auction – Food Manufacturer inc Late Model Equip. - Food Manufacturer – Late Model Equip. - HARRY HOO PTY LTD (RECEIVERS APPT’D)   OVER 200 LOTS!!! 2010 Hino 614 300… ...
Restaurant, Catering & Alcohol Stock Restaurant, Catering & Alcohol Stock - Restaurant, Catering & Alcohol Stock Auction Date: Tuesday 9th April 2024 at 10:30 AM Location: 370-378 Torrens Road, KILKENNY SA… ...
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Australian Restaurant & Catering Equipment Auctions - Restaurant and catering equipment can often be found at auction including tables, chairs, stainless steel kitchen equipment and utensils, racks,… ...

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Buying catering equipment at auction

Auctions in the catering and restaurant industry normally come about from kitchen upgrades, hotel remodeling, business makeovers, and closeouts/liquidations. These auctions and sales can be a great way to pick up discount restaurant equipment, supplies, and cooking equipment at better than wholesale prices. Sales stemming from restaurant closures can also be a place to acquire the furnishings and fit-out for a new establishment at a discounted cost.

When buying used equipment, the restaurateur needs to protect their investment as best as possible. No warranties or guarantees will likely be available through auction so due diligence and research needs to be done. Although the situation can be very risky for someone interested in larger items like cooking equipment and refrigeration units with risk comes the possible huge savings, so it’s all about mitigating and allowing for risks.

Once the equipment for auction is found, the savvy buyer will go to the site to make use of the pre-auction inspection. The appliance, if electric, should be plugged in and tested if possible, or ask if the vendor is providing any warrant or if the auctioneer has a test report. The manufacturers of some major brands may have online resources that include the original product specifications and packing lists. Printing these and taking them along to check off parts and any flaws may save the buyer a lot of trouble down the road.

Rodney

Rodney is the developer of Auctionfinder.com.au, with over 30 years experience in the auto trade working with Ford Motor Company, and later I.T. He is a motor mechanic by trade who greatly enjoys restoring the value in used items and returning them to service. He did this for several years, purchasing used cars from Pickles and Manheim auctions, in both Melbourne and Brisbane, carrying out repairs, and finding new homes for them. In his mid-years, he studied Computer Science at the RMIT, began building websites and dabbling in buying bulk lots of computers at auction and sending them out to new homes via eBay and local marketplaces. He also enjoys travel, the outdoors, and the history of ancient empires.

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