Used Restaurant Equipment for Sale

Used restaurant equipment here comes from kitchens that are closing, moving or upgrading. Listings include ranges, fryers, prep tables, sinks, dish machines, mixers, slicers, meat grinders, espresso machines, hoods, shelving and smallwares, often sold as a lot from a single location. Every listing is local pickup: you inspect it, run it and pay at the seller's yard.

What to look for in used restaurant equipment

• Model number from the data plate, so you can check parts availability and utility requirements.
• Gas or electric, and voltage and phase on electric units.
• NSF or equivalent marks if your health department requires them.
• Whether it powered on and ran last, and when it was last serviced.
• How it will be moved: a six-burner range or a dish machine needs two people and a dolly at minimum.

What used restaurant equipment sell for

Used ranges, fryers and prep tables typically list from the hundreds to the low thousands. Dish machines, hoods and full kitchen lots usually run from the low to mid single-digit thousands depending on age and condition. Read the full price guide.

Buyer's guides

• Used Restaurant Equipment Checklist: What to Inspect

Questions buyers ask

Is used restaurant equipment worth buying?

For most kitchens, yes. Commercial equipment is built for decades of service, and a closing restaurant sells for a fraction of new. Buy things you can test on site and budget for a cleaning and a service call.

How do I check used cooking equipment?

Light every burner, run the fryer to temperature, check thermostats against a thermometer, and look for gas leaks with soapy water on the connections. Ask why it is being sold.

Do I need NSF-certified equipment?

Most health departments require NSF or an equivalent mark on food-contact and cooking equipment. Check the plate and your local code before buying.

Can I buy a whole kitchen?

Yes, closing restaurants often list everything as a lot. Bring a list of what you need, inspect each piece, and plan the pickup with a truck and enough people.

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Have restaurant equipment to sell? List it free and hand it off locally.