Big News!

Hello all - sorry we've been quiet for a couple of months! Hopefully all will be forgiven when you hear about what we've been up to..! Over the next few months, we will be getting in hundreds (yes, you heard me right!) of additional items of equipment into stock. Some will be standard refurbished equipment, and some - drumroll please - will be nearly-new items, bought new in 2012 and only used at one event! Exciting times and fantastic bargains are to be had, so stay tuned. If you'd like to be the first to see the lists of expected items, pop over to our website and sign up to our newsletter.

Items have already started arriving at our lovely new warehouse, so here's a quick overview of a couple of our latest additions...

10 Rack Combi Oven - £950

This is one of those really versatile items of equipment that all kitchens need. Poaching, braising, roasting, baking - you name it, this combi can do it. Well, it probably draws the line at tap dancing, but I bet it would give it a good shot if you asked!

Upright Fridge 610 litre - £750

Bought new in 2012, these sought-after fridges have only been used at one event and are pretty sparkly if I do say so myself. We've got 4 in stock at the moment, with more expected over the next couple of months, so no fighting please. If you're after an almost-new fridge at a bargain price, then this is clearly the item for you. 

If these ones are bit over your budget and you don't mind a slightly older fridge, then you'll be pleased to know that we've also got several refurbished upright fridges in stock too.

Check out the website for all our current stock - items are being added as soon as the info reaches us, so keep an eye out on the website, blog and Twitter for regular updates!

June's Adoption Appeal

Bruno the Six Burner Oven Range, £750

Meet Bruno the six burner! Bruno is a six burner oven range who runs on natural gas and loves cooking all sorts of tasty dishes. House-trained and with a happy temperament, Bruno would be a fantastic addition to any commercial kitchen. He is also on wheels, so can be moved easily if required (he enjoys long walks in the countryside).

Bruno is an Italian pedigree, bred by Angelo Po, and oozes quality and Italian charm. He is easy to clean, and features a stainless steel top as well as top grids and removable burners in enamelled cast iron. He also features a large oven in enamelled steel, with thermostatic control. 

If you think you can offer Bruno the loving kitchen he deserves, you can find out more about him here.

Thank you.

New items of equipment added!

We've just added 7 new items of quality second-hand catering equipment to the website! There's a real variety of items to choose from, including a bun toaster, turbo conveyor toaster, stock pot stove, manual slicer, food cutter, rice washer and juice dispenser.

Here's a quick overview of two of our favourites, which are perfect to buy in time for the summer...

Juice Dispenser

This twin-tank juice dispenser has only been used once, so it's in fantastic condition and represents a real bargain! Perfect for use in cafes and events over the summer, it is ideal for dispensing chilled fruit juice, milk and squash. Features include a temperature control, drip-free stainless steel taps, and froth-free stirring.

Turbo Conveyor Toaster

This is a great solution for hotels and B&Bs expecting hungry guests at breakfast time this summer. Capable of toasting 700 slices per hour, this really is a lean, mean toasting machine!

Visit our website to have a look at all our items of quality second-hand catering equipment currently looking for a good home.

Special Valentine’s Offer

TOMORROW - for one day only!

To spread the Valentine’s love, one of our items of quality second-hand catering equipment will be put on offer tomorrow (14th Feb), for one day only! The item will be new to the site, so you won’t have seen it before!

Make sure you follow us on Twitter or visit the website tomorrow to see what it is – we only have one of this mystery item available, so once it’s gone, it’s gone!

We thought you also might like to read this month’s Lonely Hearts Ad, in case the following item is your perfect match...

Lonely Hearts - Wendy the Warming Drawer - £460

Wendy is a Lincat FWDG
warming drawer

Let me warm the cockles of your heart this Valentine’s Day. My previous relationship lasted only 90 days, so I’m still in excellent condition. I’m looking for a friendly chef, GSOH, preferably own kitchen. I have a pre-set thermostat, and like to keep things hot and steamy with my own humidity facility. Don’t be fooled by my cool exterior – I am fully insulated, meaning I’m toasty warm at heart. And now for my real selling-point: I have large removable drawers… perfect for easy cleaning!
 

Happy New Year from Mid West

Happy New Year (and Happy Chinese New Year) from Mid West! If the start of the Year of the Dragon has put a fire in your belly and got you planning for the exciting year ahead, we may be able to help. If you’re gearing up for a busy 2012, it might well be time to invest in some additional kitchen equipment, and what better way to keep costs down than to purchase some quality second-hand catering equipment!

As well as our fantastic existing stock, 2012 will see loads more items of commercial catering equipment added to the site, and there will be all sorts of bargains to be had. As well as this blog, the best way to keep up to date with all the latest Mid West news is to follow us on Twitter - our followers are the first to hear about new items added to the site, special offers and other Mid West news.

And now for the part you’ve all been waiting for….

This Month’s Adoption Appeal - Marcos the Mixer, £850

Marcos loves nothing more than whipping up a nice cake mix or some creamy mashed potato. With three attachments (a beater, whisk and dough hook) and a 20 litre capacity, he can make himself useful in any commercial kitchen. Marcos is a tough piece of kit and his bowl is made of sturdy stainless steel. With variable speeds, Marcos can be trusted to mix a variety of ingredients with ease, and can produce lovely dough, meringue, whipped cream, pastries… the list is endless! If you can offer Marcos the kitchen he deserves, please get in touch. Thank you.

Merry Christmas from Mid West

We’d like to wish all our customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone here at Mid West Catering Equipment. Our office will be closed from 23rd December 2011 to 3rd January 2012, but we’ll be back in the New Year with lots of new pieces of equipment and loads more fab offers.

We know you’ll miss us over the Christmas break, so we thought we’d leave you with this very special Christmas Adoption Appeal…

Bob the Slicer came to us recently after his previous owner was no longer able to look after him. He would make a lovely slicer for any friendly commercial kitchen, and particularly enjoys slicing meat, cheeses and bread. He is a heavy duty slicer, yet he has a good temperament and offers a number of safety features including a blade guard and blade removal tool. Bob the Slicer is always eager to please, and offers both a manual and an automatic mode, as well as giving you accurate and fast portion control. If you think you can offer Bob the kitchen he deserves, please get in touch and help make his New Year a happy one. Thank you.

Introducing our weekly special offer!

We’re excited to let you know that we’ve launched a weekly special offer on Mid West. Each week, a different item of kit will be offered at a crazily low price, so check back regularly to make sure you don’t miss out – once it’s gone, it’s gone. We’ll also be tweeting the offers, so follow us on Twitter if you want a daily reminder!

For our very first special offer, we are discounting this fantastic refrigerated three-tier display. It was £450, but is now on offer for just £385 (+ VAT & delivery) until 16th December 2011. Ideal for chilling and displaying sandwiches, salads, drinks, desserts and more, this display is suitable for a wide variety of applications. Even better, we can get it to you in time for Xmas!