- Finance
-
Equipment
- Beverage
- Coffee
-
Cooking
- Shop all cooking
- Bratt pans
- Char grills
- Chicken rotisseries
- Combi ovens
- Contact grills
- Convection ovens
- Conveyor toasters
- Cooktops
- Cooktop oven combos
- Crepe and pancake makers
- Deck ovens
- Fryers and oil filters
- Griddles
- Kebab machines
- Microwaves
- Pasta cookers
- Pizza ovens
- Range ovens
- Rice cookers
- Salamander grills
- Sous vide
- Speed ovens
- Tandoor ovens
- Toaster grills
- Waffle makers
- Wok burners
- Other
- Dishwashers
- Food display
- Food preparation
- Stainless steel
- Laundry
- Point of sale
- Refrigeration
- Restaurant furniture
- Shop all equipment
- Customers
- FAQs
- Resources
- About Us
Certified Used Equipment
Save money on the equipment you need without compromising on quality
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN equipment can be expensive, especially if you want a top-of-the-range machine or need several pieces of equipment for a kitchen fit-out.
Our range of second-hand commercial kitchen equipment — Australia’s largest — helps your budget go further by allowing you to get the best brands for lower prices.
It includes fully refurbished, mostly ex-rental equipment (‘Certified Used’) and used and ex-demo equipment sourced from trusted third-party suppliers (clearance).
Who used hospitality equipment is for
Our second-hand commercial kitchen equipment is for hospitality owners and operators:
LOOKING FOR a top-of-the-range make and model of equipment for a more affordable price and that’s still in good condition.
TRYING TO stay within budget while they fulfil their equipment inventory list.
UNABLE TO immediately get the new equipment they want (e.g. due to supply-chain problems) and who would be happy to Rent–Try–Buy used hospitality equipment before upgrading to the new equipment when it becomes available.
WAITING FOR the latest model to come out and who would be happy to Rent–Try–Buy second-hand catering equipment before upgrading to the new model when their backorder is fulfilled.
Benefits of SilverChef used equipment
Lower prices
Our fully refurbished used hospitality equipment is cheaper than brand-new, like-for-like equipment.
It includes premium brands that you can get financed or purchase outright for a significantly reduced price, helping your budget go further.
Peace of mind
Our Certified Used equipment is typically less than 2.5 years old — relatively new when you consider most commercial kitchen equipment lasts 5–10 years (see table below).
Because it comes from a trusted source and has a three-month warranty, it’s safer than you buying used equipment straight from a private seller or at an auction.
Biggest range
Our range of used commercial kitchen equipment is Australia’s largest.
On any given day we have several hundred pieces of refurbished ex-rental, ex-demo and other used equipment listed for sale, rental, or lease. (We also stock runout and scratch-and-dent equipment.)
More ways to pay
You can get the Certified Used and clearance equipment financed by SilverChef or purchase it outright from us.
We’re one of the few financiers in Australia, if not the only one, that funds second-hand commercial kitchen equipment.
Fast delivery
We only advertise used commercial kitchen equipment that’s in stock, so we can deliver it to your business premises usually within 1–5 business days.
If you need the equipment to replace a broken-down machine, we can deliver it sooner to minimise your downtime and loss of revenue.
Environmentally sustainable
By using second-hand hospitality equipment that might otherwise end up in a landfill, you’re prolonging the life of a durable asset and minimising your business’s impact on our planet. Kudos to you!
Refurbishment process
Our Certified Used equipment goes through a rigorous, four-stage refurbishment process:
01
Cleaning
The equipment is taken apart, examined, and deep cleaned.
02
Testing
It’s re-assembled and run-tested.
03
Servicing
The equipment is serviced by trained technicians, who replace any worn or broken components.
04
Certification
It’s certified as meeting the required electrical, gas, and food safety standards (e.g. HACCP).
Used equipment made by the best brands
Choose a finance solution
Equipment delivery or pick-up
You can order Certified Used and clearance equipment from us directly or indirectly (via one of hundreds of equipment dealers nationwide that we partner with). We’ll then deliver the equipment to your business premises.
Useful life of hospitality equipment
A piece of equipment’s ‘effective life’, or ‘useful life’, is an estimate of the average number of years it’s considered useable before its value is fully depreciated (see examples in table).
Given most commercial kitchen equipment has a useful life of between 5 and 10 years, you can be sure our Certified Used equipment — which is typically less than 2.5 years old — has plenty of life left it in.
| Equipment type | Life (years) |
|---|---|
Coffee making machines |
5 |
Glass washer machines |
5 |
Microwave ovens |
5 |
Dishwashers |
8 |
Ice making machines |
8 |
Wok burners — large commercial type |
8 |
Cooking appliances – large commercial type |
10 |
Drink dispensing machines |
10 |
Fridges and freezers |
10 |
Hot food displays |
10 |
Refrigeration equipment |
10 |
Beer dispensing system |
15 |
Source: Australian Taxation Office ruling, TR 2021/3: Income tax: effective life of depreciating assets (applicable from 1 July 2021). See full list.
Frequently asked questions
Where does SilverChef get its used equipment from?
We source our ‘Certified Used’ commercial kitchen equipment from businesses we know and trust, mostly customers who’ve either upgraded their rental equipment or returned it to us due to a change in their circumstances.
(Our Rent–Try–Buy finance solution allows customers to upgrade their rental equipment at any time or, after 12 months, return it without being penalised.)
We also source selected clearance equipment (comprising runout, used, ex-demo and scratch-and-dent equipment) from trusted third-party suppliers.
Where can I order SilverChef Certified Used equipment?
You can order used (‘Certified Used’ and clearance) equipment from us directly (online or by calling us on 1800 154 561) or indirectly, via one of hundreds of hospitality-equipment dealers nationwide that we partner with.
What happens if the equipment breaks down?
If your ‘Certified Used’ or clearance equipment develops a covered fault within the three-month warranty period, call us on 1800 154 161; we’ll offer you a free repair, replacement, or refund.
If the service agent determines the fault or breakdown was due to misuse of the equipment, the customer is liable for the cost of any repairs.
Once the equipment is out of warranty, the customer will be responsible for meeting any breakdown-repair costs.
Rest assured that, if your equipment develops a fault or breaks down after its warranty has expired, we can help you quickly find a repairer or source a replacement machine in as little as a day.
Can I buy some used equipment and finance the rest?
Yes — if you buy more than one piece of second-hand hospitality equipment, you can purchase some of the equipment outright and finance the rest.
Can I finance a mix of new and used equipment?
Yes — you can finance a mix of new and used (‘Certified Used’ and clearance) equipment, which can help your budget go farther.
We can work with you to come up with the optimal combination for your business situation and/or financial position.
Still have unanswered questions? See all our FAQs