CLIMATRADE · RESTAURANTS & TAKEAWAYS
Air con hire for kitchens. Let’s plan your cooling.
Explore portable air conditioning hire for restaurant and takeaway premises. Tell us about your kitchen, working areas and rental dates so we can assess whether a suitable temporary-cooling arrangement is possible.
Not every kitchen is suitable for portable cooling. A rental enquiry does not reserve equipment or confirm suitability.
TEMPORARY REQUIREMENTS
Plan around your rental dates
Request cooling for a defined period without purchasing equipment for that temporary need. Our initial rental periods run from 7 to 84 days.
FOCUS ON YOUR PREMISES
Assess the area that needs cooling
Describe your cooking area, preparation space or separate staff room. We’ll review each proposed location rather than assume one unit suits everything.
CHECKED BEFORE HIRE
Discuss the practical details first
Share your exhaust arrangements, extraction setup, available space and access details so the proposed rental can be reviewed before it is agreed.
START WITH THE RIGHT EXPECTATIONS
Commercial kitchen cooling needs careful planning.
Cooking equipment, steam and busy service periods can create demanding conditions. A portable air conditioner is not a guaranteed solution for a hot kitchen, and capacity alone does not tell us whether a unit will suit your premises.
Before confirming hire, we need to understand the area you want to cool, the equipment operating nearby, your extraction and fresh-air arrangements, and the proposed unit position. Some environments or operating conditions may be unsuitable for the available units.
Cooling does not replace kitchen extraction.
Portable cooling must not be used as a substitute for suitable extraction, fresh-air supply or safe ventilation for cooking appliances. Cooking fumes, vapours and combustion products need to be managed by the appropriate ventilation arrangements.
Where gas or solid-fuel appliances are present, have a competent specialist assess whether the proposed cooling and exhaust arrangement could affect ventilation, make-up air or appliance safety. Do not alter or obstruct existing ventilation to accommodate a rental unit.
See HSE’s catering ventilation guidance for further information.
TELL US WHERE COOLING IS NEEDED
Which part of your business needs attention?
A useful rental enquiry describes the actual working area, not just the business type. Separate spaces may need different assessments and arrangements.
Restaurant kitchens
Tell us about cooking equipment, operating hours, steam, grease exposure and your ventilation system. We need to assess whether the proposed equipment and position are suitable for those conditions.
Takeaway kitchens
Describe the layout, cooking line, service counter and available floor space. Include narrow access routes, busy walkways and any proposed exhaust position.
Separate preparation or packing areas
Explain how the space is used, whether food is exposed and how it connects to the cooking area. Positioning needs to be compatible with your hygiene procedures and ventilation arrangements.
Staff rooms and back-office spaces
If the priority is a separate staff room or office, describe it independently. Include room dimensions, occupancy, windows and when the space is used.
A DEFINED RENTAL FOR A TEMPORARY NEED
Why consider air con hire for your premises?
Hiring gives you an option to explore when your cooling requirement is temporary—for example, a planned summer period, a short-term operating arrangement or while an existing comfort-cooling system is unavailable.
You can request a defined rental period, discuss the proposed setup and compare the final quote with buying. Hiring is not automatically the cheapest option for every business, particularly where cooling is needed regularly over a longer period.
An extraction fault needs its own solution.
If your kitchen extraction or required ventilation is not working properly, do not treat portable air conditioning hire as a way to continue operating without addressing that fault. Arrange appropriate professional assessment and follow the resulting safety advice.
BEFORE YOU REQUEST A QUOTE
What we need to know about your kitchen.
The more clearly you describe the premises, the easier it is to review your request. Tell us where you need advice rather than guessing at the setup.
Room size and heat-producing equipment
Include approximate length, width and ceiling height, staff numbers and operating hours. Describe ovens, fryers, grills, dishwashers and other equipment used in or near the area.
Extraction and the exhaust route
Describe your existing kitchen extraction and fresh-air arrangements. Tell us about an opening window or another proposed route outside. Do not assume an existing extraction duct can be used for a portable unit.
Unit position and hygiene arrangements
Identify the proposed position and nearby cooking appliances, sinks, food preparation surfaces and walkways. Flag heat, grease, steam, splashing or cleaning conditions that may affect suitability.
Access, power and condensate
Include delivery access, steps, door widths and loading restrictions. Explain known electrical limitations and ask us to confirm the unit’s power and condensate-management requirements.
Protect your food-safety controls.
Any proposed cooling arrangement needs to fit your premises’ food-safety procedures. Room cooling is not a substitute for refrigeration or controlled food storage. Review airflow, cleaning and condensate arrangements before agreeing a unit position.
CAPACITIES AVAILABLE TO REQUEST
Portable air conditioner rental options.
ClimaTrade’s rental range includes the capacities below. They are available to enquire about—not a statement that every model is suitable for a commercial kitchen. We must check the equipment’s operating limits against your proposed location.
COMPACT COOLING
7,000 BTU (2.05 kW)
Our lowest-capacity rental option. Describe the intended room and operating conditions so we can assess whether it is appropriate.
Discuss this option →FLEXIBLE COOLING
9,000 BTU (2.64 kW)
A step up in cooling capacity. Suitability depends on the space, heat load, exhaust route and the unit’s permitted operating conditions.
Discuss this option →HIGHER CAPACITY
22,000 BTU (6.45 kW)
Our highest-capacity option in this range. Higher output does not guarantee adequate cooling for a busy commercial kitchen.
Discuss this option →kW figures show approximate cooling capacity, not electricity consumption. Electrical requirements, operating limits and suitability must be checked for the selected unit. All quantities are subject to availability.
CLEAR RENTAL ARRANGEMENTS
Hire for longer. Pay less for later weeks.
Request an initial rental lasting 7–84 days. Our stepped rates reduce the price of later weeks while earlier weeks keep their original rate. Adding time always increases the total rental cost.
The request page lets you select quantities and dates and view an indicative equipment-hire estimate. Delivery, collection, any setup or accessories and applicable VAT are confirmed in your final quote.
View rental rates and send an enquiryNeed longer? Contact us before the agreed return date. We can discuss an extension, subject to availability and agreement on the additional price and hire terms.
STRAIGHTFORWARD BUSINESS ENQUIRIES
How to request restaurant or takeaway cooling.
Choose your dates
Open the request page and select your preferred rental period and an initial unit preference. Tell us if you need help choosing.
Describe the premises
Include the proposed cooling area, cooking equipment, extraction, exhaust route, business address and access arrangements.
Review the proposed arrangement
We review your request before confirming whether we can offer suitable equipment, along with availability, pricing and hire terms.
CHECK ARRANGEMENTS FOR YOUR LOCATION
Looking for air conditioning hire near me?
Send us your restaurant or takeaway postcode, preferred dates and access details. We’ll check availability and whether delivery can be arranged before confirming a quote.
Let us know about loading restrictions, narrow entrances, stairs and preferred delivery times. Include an on-site contact who can discuss the proposed setup.
Enquire about your locationBEFORE YOU HIRE
Your kitchen cooling questions, answered.
Can a portable air conditioner cool a commercial kitchen?
It depends on the heat load, environment, equipment and proposed setup. Some kitchens may be unsuitable for the available units, or their heat output may exceed the cooling capacity. We need to review the premises before confirming suitability.
Can air conditioning hire replace kitchen extraction?
No. Portable cooling does not replace the systems needed to remove cooking fumes and vapours or provide appropriate fresh air. Required kitchen extraction and appliance ventilation must remain effective.
Searching for “ac rent”? What should I include in my enquiry?
Include your rental dates, business address, cooking equipment, room dimensions, extraction arrangements and proposed exhaust route. Tell us about grease, steam, heat and access restrictions so the request can be assessed.
Can I use the kitchen extraction duct for the exhaust hose?
Do not assume this is suitable or connect equipment to the extraction system without appropriate specialist assessment and approval. Describe your proposed exhaust route in the enquiry.
What if we use gas or solid-fuel cooking appliances?
Flag this in your enquiry. A competent specialist should assess whether the proposed cooling and exhaust arrangement could affect appliance ventilation, make-up air or safe operation. Do not alter existing ventilation to fit a unit.
Can we cool a separate preparation area or staff room?
You can request an assessment for either. Describe each space independently, including its use, connection to the kitchen, exhaust route and any relevant hygiene requirements.
Can we extend our air con hire?
We can discuss an extension at the end of your rental. Contact us before your return date so we can check availability and agree the additional price and terms. Extensions are not automatic.
Does the request form confirm our booking?
No. It sends an enquiry and does not reserve equipment or take payment. Suitability, availability, final pricing and hire terms must be confirmed before a rental is agreed.
LET’S REVIEW YOUR COOLING REQUIREMENTS
Tell us about your premises. We’ll check the options.
Send your dates, room details and proposed setup through our rental request page. We’ll review the information and discuss whether a suitable hire arrangement is available.
Request air conditioning hireBusiness enquiries. Subject to suitability and availability. Sending a request does not confirm a booking.