May Day Bank Hol

Everyone deserves the day off on a bank holiday, catering equipment included, so Mid West will be closed on Monday. Many of us will be spending the long weekend relaxing, and our catering equipment is no exception...

Camping Combis
Our combi ovens are planning to go on a bank holiday camping trip. Thanks to their casters, they've been able to plan a lovely walk through the countryside to help them relax and let off steam. The weather should be baking hot, but the combis blanched at the idea of taking sun hats, so we reckon they'll be absolutely roasting. They are most looking forward to toasting marshmallows over the campfire - one of the few types of cooking they are unable to do themselves!

Gardening Griddles
Our griddles will be spending the long weekend pottering about in the garden. Nobody seems to know exactly whose garden they'll be in, as we certainly don't have one... Anyway, they'll be out in the sunshine, happily catching the rays (and reflecting them straight into the eyes of unfortunate passers by) and tending to the plants. They considered having a BBQ but decided it might be a bit daft, considering they're capable of cooking enough burgers and sausages themselves to feed a small army!

World Poetry Day - oh yes!

Well how's about that then? It's World Poetry Day and nobody thought to tell us! After our last attempt at poetry, perhaps it was for the best... Undeterred though, here is our latest offering. It tells the tale of some rather unfortunate catering equipment, but just as it seems all is lost, Mid West swoops in to save the day with our excellent stock of reasonably priced second-hand equipment! Naturally. Enjoy!

There was a fine stainless steel oven,
That decided to start up a coven,
It roasted and braised,
In a network of caves,
Not thinking of the repercussions.

Now all of these potions were fine,
Nothing more than a big waste of time
But the lack of extraction
Caused a reaction
With noises and smoke and some grime.

Nearby a whimsical griddle
Was learning to play on a fiddle.
It was singing a song
When the oven went wrong,
Causing the poor thing to widdle.

This startled a close by food chute
Who was happily playing the flute.
All its burgers fell out
And splatted about -
The effect was not very cute.

For a passing by janitor sink
The fright took it right to the brink,
And with a small sigh
It keeled over and died
And landed with an almighty “clink!”

Luckily in stepped Mid West
And replaced these daft items with zest.
When your equipment is dead
Don’t take to your bed!
You can buy more from us (we’re the best!).

Loads of new equipment added!

You’ll be pleased to know that we’ve just added eight new items of second hand catering equipment to the site, all of which can be with you in time for Christmas!

The pieces of equipment include two four burners, two convection ovens, two warming drawers, a griddle and a mixer. They’re all in good condition and have been professionally cleaned and commissioned, as with all our stock.

For a little taster, here’s an overview of a couple of our favourites…

Smeg Oven

A compact, counter-top convection oven ideal for regenerating food or cooking additional menu items in small to medium-sized kitchens. We currently have two of these ovens available, and they are an absolute steal at just £120 + VAT each!


Hobart Mixer

This mixer is great – it comes with three different attachments (beater, whisk and dough hook) and can be used for a huge variety of foods. Ideal for all sorts of kitchens, it can help make all kinds of food, from meringues to dough, to our personal favourite – mashed potatoes. Yum.


To view all eight latest additions, as well as all the other quality second hand equipment currently looking for a good home, visit our website.