Pubs and bars wholesale catering equipment

There are a few crucial pieces of equipment that are essential for bartenders to have at their disposal in bars and pubs.

1. Spirit dispensers and measurers. There are no good substitutes for this piece of kit. To create good cocktails, you need tools that help you follow the recipe perfectly.

2. Wine accessories. Wine is a science, and true enthusiasts can tell when it’s been treated properly. Bartenders will need stoppers, pourers and corkscrews as a bare minimum. If stocking a lot of complex red wines, they may also need by-the-glass aerators to protect the quality of the products for longer. 

3. Cocktail shakers. Bartenders take drinks to the next level with this piece of equipment.

4. Ice scoopers (or an ice machine). Simple: to serve drinks on the rocks, you need rocks! Depending on how much ice you use, you may wish to invest in an ice machine. 

5. Great glassware. As we explain on our Beer Glasses page, the glassware you serve alcoholic drinks in matters. Simple things like the shape of the glass can affect the aroma and taste. 

6. Cold storage. For drinks that ought to be served ice-cold, like crisp white wines or beers, you need appropriate refrigeration options. 

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Crucial equipment for a bar or pub’s FOH (Front of House) include:

1. Menu holders. Wooden, blackboard, or clipboard menu holders contribute to the atmosphere of the bar or pub, wouldn’t you agree?

2. Condiment holders. If your business is a gastropub, having condiment holders stocked up with salt, pepper, ketchup, mustard, relish and more adds a special touch to the service. 

3. Wine coolers. When customers order a bottle of white wine, they should be able to keep it cold and refreshing for hours as they chat and eat.

4. Napkins. Make it easy to mop up spillages and rings of condensation. 

5. Caddies, flights and carries. Carrying multiple beer glasses through a busy front of house can be a recipe for a disaster – caddies and carries are an underrated piece of kit. You can also spice up your flights with dedicated presentation boards!

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Offering table service in a busy pub can feel daunting, but there is a simple way to ensure you offer a great service every time: Establish a consistent ordering system. Are customers given a table number tied to their order? Do they scan a QR code at the table that keeps orders organised for BOH? Once you have this in place, you can reduce delays or missed orders significantly.

Yes, glasswashers are absolutely essential for bar catering. Front and back of house staff are busy enough mixing drinks and tending to customers, and manually washing every glass to a perfect sparkling finish takes a lot of time. Glasswashers handle your delicate glassware safely and reduce labour costs. If you’re concerned about space, there are small tabletop options that still often have the capacity for dozens of glasses at once.

As catering equipment suppliers, there are many ways we aim to assist our pub and bar partners. For example, we introduce our partners with great warranties, so they’re never caught out if things aren’t as efficient as they should be. We handle delivery, and installation for an extra cost. We can also use our expertise to consult you on which solutions will work best with your budget, as well as your kitchen and bar space.