Catering

CATERING EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

Catering comes with its own unique set of demands—from cooking on the go to keeping food hot and presentation-ready. Whether you're serving a small private party or a large-scale event, having the right catering equipment makes all the difference. At Restaurant Equippers, we offer a wide selection of chafers, food warmers, insulated carriers, and portable cooking gear to help you deliver exceptional service anywhere. With reliable, professional-grade supplies at wholesale prices, you’ll be ready to impress clients and keep operations running smoothly every time.

Catering Equipment & Supplies Categories

Elegant roll top chafer with stainless steel frame and gold accent handles — Catering Chafer Dishes & Accessories

Insulated front-loading food pan carrier for hot or cold food transport — Catering Insulated Food Carriers

Black countertop soup kettle labeled "Bean Soup" with stainless lid — Catering Countertop Food Warmers

Patriot single burner digital induction cooktop with touch controls and display — Portable Induction & Butane Ranges

Red mobile serving counter with sneeze guard for foodservice use — Cold Food Serving Counters

Heated holding and proofing cabinet with control panel and caster wheels — Cooking, Proofing, and Holding Cabinets

Stainless refrigerated buffet table with canopy and prep storage base — Hot & Cold Buffet Tables

Portable black salad bar with sneeze guard and food pans on wheels — Salad Bars & Accessories

Clear highball beverage glass for serving water, soda, or cocktails — Beverageware

White round ceramic dinner plate with ribbed edge design — DInnerware

Classic stainless steel dinner fork with beaded edge design — Flatware & Steak Knives

White plastic folding chair with metal frame and built-in handle — Commercial Folding Chairs and Tables

Dual bowl frozen beverage dispenser for slush or cocktails with black base — Refrigerated Beverage Dispensers

Stainless steel and acrylic juice dispenser with spigot and drip tray — Hot & Cold Beverage Dispensers

Gold cocktail barware set with mixing glass, jigger, shaker, and strainer — Bar Supplies

Round black plastic takeout container with clear lid for food delivery — Disposable Catering Supplies

Setting up your off-site catering event and realizing you forgot something is a horrible feeling. It can throw off your entire event, especially if you've just started your catering business.

Making sure you have all the catering supplies and equipment you need before you leave to set up is important to the event's success. We've compiled a list of popular items used for off-site events, ranging from food preparation all the way to display & decor:

Food preparation equipment
Table clothes and place settings
Beverageware, dinnerware, and flatware
Food warmers and holders
Dessert display cases and risers

You might not need all of them for every occasion, but having them on hand is helpful!

chef and front of house manager talking and looking at clipboard

If you're looking for a way to express your culinary creativity but want to avoid the grind of a day-in and day-out restaurant schedule, the catering business could be an excellent alternative:

Lower overhead costs
Flexible schedule
Predictable demands and estimates
Creative freedom
Scalability and specialization

Caterers provide food and drinks for events. They're hired by hosts to provide anything from a multi-course meal to light hors d'oeuvres. Sometimes food is prepared at the event space; other times, it is created in a remote kitchen and brought to the event. Some caterers even own their own event space.