Emergency Event Hire in the South West: When Equipment Fails, We Don’t
Picture this: it’s the morning of your biggest event of the year. You’ve got 200 guests arriving in six hours, and your main fridge has just packed it in. The temperature’s rising, your stress levels are through the roof, and you’re frantically Googling “emergency event hire Cornwall” whilst simultaneously trying not to panic about your carefully prepared food turning into a health hazard.
We’ve all been there. Well, perhaps not all of us, but if you work in catering, events, hospitality, or even run a busy kitchen across Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, or Dorset, you’ll know that sinking feeling when equipment lets you down at the worst possible moment.
Here’s the thing: equipment fails. It’s not a matter of if, but when. That commercial oven you rely on? It doesn’t care that you’ve got a wedding reception tomorrow. Your walk-in fridge? It won’t consider your timeline before deciding to give up the ghost on a Friday afternoon. And that’s exactly why, for over 35 years, we’ve been the South West’s go-to solution for emergency catering equipment hire when things go wrong.
The Reality of Equipment Failure in Event Catering
Let’s be honest about something that doesn’t get discussed enough in our industry: even the best-maintained equipment can fail unexpectedly. A power surge, a worn component, an electrical fault, or simply bad timing can bring your operations to a grinding halt. And when you’re in the middle of service, prepping for an event in Devon, or storing thousands of pounds worth of ingredients for a Cornwall wedding, that’s not just inconvenient, it’s potentially catastrophic.
This is where Abbotts Event Hire comes in. We don’t just hire out equipment for planned events. We’re your emergency backup, your safety net, your 2am phone call when disaster strikes. Because whilst we can’t prevent your equipment from failing, we can absolutely prevent that failure from ruining your event, your reputation, or your bottom line.
Your Emergency Event Hire Arsenal
We’ve built our business on reliability, which means having the right catering equipment ready to go, exactly when you need it. Here’s what we can get to you, fast:
>> Emergency Refrigerated Trailers in Cornwall and Devon
When your cold storage fails, you need a solution that’s big, reliable, and available now. Our refrigerated trailer units are the heavy artillery of emergency catering equipment hire. Whether your main fridge has died, you’ve got a power outage, or you simply need massive additional capacity for a large event, we can deliver a full refrigerated trailer unit to your location across Cornwall, Devon, and the South West.
These aren’t your average fridges. We’re talking about professional, commercial-grade refrigeration that can handle everything from keeping your ingredients fresh to storing a week’s worth of stock whilst your main systems are repaired. They’re towable, they’re reliable, and they’re ready to deploy anywhere a 4×4 vehicle can reach. Got a remote location? A clifftop venue in Cornwall? A festival site in the middle of a Devon field? If we can get to it, we can keep your food safe.
Not sure how to set one up? Check out our video guides for step-by-step instructions on getting your refrigerated trailer up and running quickly.
>> Commercial Fridge and Freezer Hire
Sometimes you don’t need a trailer, you just need reliable cold storage that works. Our range of commercial fridges and freezers can slot into your existing operation seamlessly. From upright fridges perfect for prep areas to bottle fridges for bars and events across the South West, we’ve got options to suit every situation.
The beauty of emergency equipment hire is that you get professional-grade kit without the capital outlay or the long-term commitment. Use it for as long as you need it, whether that’s a weekend event in Cornwall, a week-long festival in Devon, or until your replacement arrives.
>> Commercial Oven Hire and Cooking Equipment
Your oven’s broken on the busiest day of the month? We’ve got you covered with emergency oven hire. Our commercial cooking equipment ranges from six-burner oven ranges to specialist outdoor cooking kit, meaning you can keep service running without missing a beat.
We understand that different kitchens have different needs. That’s why we stock everything from compact units perfect for pop-up kitchens to full-sized commercial ovens that can handle high-volume service. Need a gas fryer for that emergency fish and chips order? A griddle plate for breakfast service? A gas hot water boiler because yours has just given up? We’ve got the lot.
Our catering equipment hire range also includes gas paella pans for outdoor events, barbecues for summer celebrations, two-ring hob burners for flexible cooking solutions, and gas hot cupboards to keep food at the perfect temperature. Whatever’s failed, we’ve likely got a solution ready to go.
New to using commercial gas equipment? Our help centre features video tutorials for key items including the six-burner oven range, gas fryer, griddle plate, gas paella pan, barbecue, gas hot cupboard, gas hot water boiler, and two-ring hob burner, so you can set up with confidence.
Why Us for Emergency Event Hire in the South West?
In 35 years of serving Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, and Dorset, we’ve learned a few things about what makes a great hire company. It’s not just about having equipment (although that’s obviously essential). It’s about understanding the pressure you’re under when something goes wrong.
When you call us for emergency event hire, you’re not getting a standard “we’ll see what we can do” response. You’re getting a team that understands urgency, knows their stock inside out, and can make decisions quickly. We know our refrigerated trailers, our ovens, our fridges. We know what’s available, what’s coming back from hire, and what we can shuffle around to help you out.
We also know the South West intimately. Whether you’re running an event in Truro, Falmouth, Plymouth, Exeter, Taunton, or anywhere across Cornwall and Devon, we understand the geography, the venues, the access challenges. We’ve delivered to cliff-top locations, remote farmhouses, festival sites, and everything in between.
Beyond Emergency Catering Equipment Hire
Whilst we’re absolutely here for you when disaster strikes, we’re also your partner for planned event hire in Cornwall and Devon. Sometimes you need extra capacity not because something’s broken, but because you’re doing something brilliant. A larger event than usual, a special menu that needs specific equipment, or perhaps you’re testing out new offerings before investing in permanent kit.
Our extensive range covers everything from individual pieces of catering equipment to complete kitchen setups. Planning a wedding in Cornwall, a festival in Devon, a corporate event, or a private celebration? We’ve got the tableware, furniture, and catering equipment to make it happen.
Setup Support and Video Guides
We don’t just drop equipment off and disappear. We want to make sure you can use everything effectively and safely. That’s why we’ve created comprehensive setup guides and videos for our most popular hire items.
Never used a refrigerated trailer before? Not sure about the best way to set up a commercial oven at your Cornwall or Devon venue? We’ve got you covered. Head over to our Help Centre where you’ll find step-by-step video tutorials that walk you through the setup process for key equipment. These guides are available 24/7, so whether you’re setting up at dawn for a breakfast event or late in the evening for tomorrow’s function, you’ve got instant access to the information you need.
Of course, our team is always on hand to answer questions too. But we know that sometimes you just want to crack on, and having a quick video reference at your fingertips can make all the difference between a smooth setup and a stressful one.
Discover our full Help Section here.
Our Price Beat Guarantee for Event Hire
Great events shouldn’t come with inflated prices, especially when you’re already dealing with an emergency situation. That’s why we’ve introduced our Price Beat Guarantee. If you find like-for-like items in stock elsewhere at a lower price, we won’t just match it, we’ll beat it. We regularly check competitor pricing to keep our rates competitive, but if something slips through the net, let us know and we’ll put it right.
Emergency Event Hire When You Need It Most
Equipment failures don’t happen during office hours. They happen at 11pm on a Saturday, at 6am on a Sunday, or during the busiest service of the week. That’s reality, and that’s why we’re set up to respond quickly to emergency event hire requests across Cornwall and Devon.
Our team at our showroom in Redruth (Unit 17, Barncoose Industrial Estate, Cornwall) knows how to move fast. We’ve got the stock, the vehicles, and the experience to get equipment to you when every minute counts. And because we’re based in Cornwall and serve the entire South West, we can reach you faster than national operators.
So, when equipment fails, your event doesn’t have to. Your reputation doesn’t have to take a hit. Your stress levels don’t have to go through the roof. With the right event hire partner in Cornwall and Devon, equipment failure becomes a manageable inconvenience rather than a complete disaster.
That’s what we do. That’s what we’ve been doing for 35 years across the South West. And that’s what we’ll continue doing, because we know that in this industry, reliability isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s everything.
Ready When You Are: Event Hire Cornwall, Devon, and Beyond
Whether you’re facing an emergency right now, planning ahead for an event in Cornwall or Devon, or simply want to know you’ve got backup when you need it, we’re here. Browse our full range of catering equipment hire online, email now hireadmin@abbotts.info or give our team a call on 01209 212794 (option 3).
Don’t wait until disaster strikes. Get to know us now, save our number, bookmark our website. Because when that equipment fails (and it will), you’ll know exactly who to call for emergency event hire in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, and Dorset.
When equipment fails, we don’t. That’s not just our tagline, it’s our promise to event organisers, caterers, and hospitality professionals across the South West.