Certified Used restaurant equipment

Spend less on the hospitality equipment you need without sacrificing quality

SilverChef's range of second-hand commercial kitchen equipment — New Zealand's largest — helps your budget go further by allowing you to get the best brands for lower prices. This refurbished and certified catalogue of assets is backed by a three month parts and labour warranty for peace of mind.

Certified Used Equipment is warranty backed, after undergoing a 5-stage refurbishment process!

Who used catering equipment is for

Our second-hand commercial kitchen equipment is for hospitality owners and operators:

IN SEARCH OF a high-end make and model of equipment at a more budget-friendly price and that’s still got lots of life left in it.

STRIVING TO meet their equipment inventory requirements while staying within their budget.

UNABLE TO get the new equipment they want immediately (e.g. due to supply-chain bottlenecks) and prepared to Rent–Try–Buy used equipment before upgrading to the new equipment when it becomes available.

THAT HAVE the latest model on backorder and are willing to Rent–Try–Buy used restaurant equipment before upgrading to the new model when it arrives.

Benefits of SilverChef used equipment

Discounted prices

Our second-hand commercial kitchen equipment is much more affordable than equivalent brand-new equipment.

You can purchase or get finance for leading brands at significantly discounted prices, helping you stretch your budget further.

Peace of mind

Most of our pre-owned equipment is under 2.5 years old — relatively new given most commercial kitchen equipment lasts 6.66–12.5 years (see table below).

Acquired from trusted sources and backed by a three-month warranty, it’s a safer option than buying used equipment from a private seller or at an auction.

Largest collection

We boast the largest collection of used commercial kitchen equipment in New Zealand.

At any point in time we have several hundred pieces of used commercial kitchen equipment for sale, rent or lease.

Payment options

You can finance the Certified Used equipment through SilverChef or purchase it outright from us.

We’re one of the few lenders in New Zealand, if not the only one, that funds second-hand commercial kitchen equipment.

Swift delivery

We only display second-hand commercial kitchen equipment that’s in stock, so we can deliver it to your door usually within 1–8 business days.

If you require equipment to replace a malfunctioning machine, we can expedite delivery to minimise your loss of trade and income.

Ecologically friendly

By choosing used restaurant equipment that might otherwise end up in a landfill, you’re extending the life of a resilient asset and reducing your business’s environmental impact. Hats off to you!

Refurbishment process

Our Certified Used equipment goes through a meticulous, four-stage refurbishment process:

Return Assessment

Item photography, cataloguing and auditing for refurbishment requirements.

Reconditioning

Dis-assembly, deep cleaning, re-assembly and run testing.

Technician Servicing

Servicing by qualified technicians to meet required electrical, gas and food safety standards.

Certification

Final checks, quality assurance and studio photography, ready for the online store.

Packaging & Delivery

Safely wrapped, secured and ready for delivery New Zealand wide.

Return Assessment

Item photography, cataloguing and auditing for refurbishment requirements.

Reconditioning

Dis-assembly, deep cleaning, re-assembly and run testing.

Technician Servicing

Servicing by qualified technicians to meet required electrical, gas and food safety standards.

Certification

Final checks, quality assurance and studio photography, ready for the online store.

Packaging & Delivery

Safely wrapped, secured and ready for delivery New Zealand wide.

Used equipment made by leading brands

Rent–Try–Buy

Choosing an ideal piece of commercial kitchen equipment can be challenging. And what if the equipment you get suddenly can’t keep up with demand or your business alters course and needs different equipment?

Rent–Try–Buy fixes this problem by enabling you to try out the equipment before deciding whether to purchase it. The manageable weekly rental payments also help protect your business’s cash flow.

May suit you if you’re…

A new or established business
After $1,000 or more of equipment funding
Looking to try the equipment before deciding whether to buy it, including items you're not sure about or think you might quickly outgrow.

Key features

Flexible, 12-month rental agreement
Manageable, weekly rental payments
Upgrade or buy the equipment at anytime
If you buy, get back 50% of your gross rental payments — to put towards the purchase price
Continue renting or return equipment after 12 months
Rental payments are 100% tax deductible.*

Did you know?

More than two-thirds of our Certified Used equipment customers finance their equipment.

Frequently asked questions

From where does SilverChef source its used commercial kitchen equipment?

SilverChef sources its ‘Certified Used’ hospitality equipment from reputable businesses — 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 funding solution gives customers the flexibility to upgrade their rental equipment whenever they want or return it after 12 months without penalty.)

How can I order the used equipment?

You can order ‘Certified Used’ equipment from us directly (online or by calling us on 0800 453 010) or indirectly, via one of dozens of accredited hospitality-equipment dealers countrywide.

What happens if the used equipment malfunctions?

If your ‘Certified Used’ equipment experiences a covered fault within the three-month warranty period, call us on 0800 453 010; we’ll arrange a free repair, replacement, or refund.

If the service agent finds that the fault or breakdown resulted from improper use of the equipment, the customer will be responsible for covering any repair costs.

Once the warranty period expires, it will be up to the customer to meet any breakdown-repair costs.

If your equipment malfunctions or stops working when it’s out of warranty, we can quickly put you in touch with a repair technician or help you find a replacement machine in as little as a day.

Can I buy some used equipment and finance the remainder?

Yes — if you buy multiple pieces of ‘Certified Used’ equipment, you can purchase some of it outright and finance the balance.

Can I finance a mix of new and used equipment?

Yes — you can finance a combination of new and ‘Certified Used’ equipment, which can help you maximise your budget.

We can work with you to identify the ideal mix for your business situation and/or financial position.

Does SilverChef buy second-hand commercial kitchen equipment?

Normally, we don’t purchase used commercial kitchen equipment, but may make an exception in the following circumstances:

• if you finance new equipment through us, we're open to accepting your old equipment as a trade-in and paying you cash for it

• if your business is experiencing a cash-flow crunch and you need immediate financial relief, we'll think about buying equipment equipment you've recently acquired and renting it back to you under a 12-month agreement (which we refer to as 'Buy Back'). Not only will your business get an instant infusion of cash, you can continue using the equipment for manageable, weekly payments that safeguard your cash flow.

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* The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) allows most expenses involved in running a business to be claimed as tax deduction. These expenses must relate directly to income earned and be used for a commercial (not personal) purpose. They include operating expenses (e.g. rental payments) and capital expenses (e.g. depreciating equipment). This advice is general in nature and does not consider your particular circumstances. You should seek professional advice tailored to your personal situation.