Portable Foodservice Equipment for Serious Service

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Outdoor Catering Equipment Checklist

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Equipment: cooking, holding, prep surfaces, service equipment, and a way to transport and stabilise all of it.

Fuel and power: cylinder quantity and storage, regulators and hoses, or circuit count, amperage and cabling.

Weather: cover for equipment and personnel, wind protection for open flame, and a plan for rain on electrical equipment.

Placement: level, stable, non-combustible surfaces with required clearances from tents, structures and the public.

Compliance: local regulations, fire requirements, ventilation, food safety and venue-specific rules. Confirm these for your location — they vary widely.

This guidance is general. Confirm the regulations, fire, ventilation, electrical and food safety requirements that apply to your location, venue and event.

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