Posted on 20th Dec 2010 @ 3:36 PM

If you’re starting a catering business or just extending or refurbishing your kitchen you’ll want to keep an eye on your budget. The catering business is expensive: there’s equipment to buy, extraction systems to plan and fit, health and safety regulations to meet, staff to pay and ingredients to buy. Your budget can easily spiral out of control if you get carried away. Choosing reconditioned kitchen equipment, such as combi ovens, can help you to keep your costs down without compromising on quality. Why Choose Reconditioned Combi Ovens? Catering professionals know that they need reliable equipment in order for their business to run smoothly. The last thing you need is your fridge, grill or combi oven breaking down in the middle of service. Worries about reliability can often put catering managers off looking at reconditioned equipment but if you choose the right supplier, you could save time and money in the long term: • Flexibility – most busy kitchens appreciate the flexibility of the combi oven. Able to cook in a variety of ways within a single piece of equipment, it enables kitchens to get out a range of foods, all properly cooked, within a short space of time. The bigger your kitchen, or the higher the number of covers in your restaurant, the more important it is to have a combi oven that can help you to manage your orders and your time. • Cost-effective – a reconditioned combi oven is a really cost-effective choice because it gives you all the benefits of a reliable piece of equipment without the high retail price. Reconditioned kitchen equipment must still conform to general standards of hygiene and safety, so if you choose a reliable supplier, you can be sure that your reconditioned combi oven will be both good value for money and perform well in your kitchen. • Reliability – many chefs and restaurant owners worry that reconditioned combi ovens and other kitchen equipment may not be reliable. Reputable kitchen suppliers that deal in reconditioned equipment, however, ensure that each machine is working properly before it is put on the market. They can help with installation and ongoing service, giving you the peace of mind that you’re looking for. Combi Oven Deals At Caterquip At Caterquip, we specialise in used and reconditioned catering equipment, including combi ovens, refrigeration equipment and dish and glass-washing machines. You can fit out your kitchen from our quality range for a fraction of the cost of brand new equipment, safe in the knowledge that everything has passed safety checks and that installation and servicing is available. Take a look at our website to find the perfect equipment for your kitchen and to order online, or call us on 01733 777 778 to find out more