Inside This Week’s Restaurant Equipment Auction Market – 13 Upcoming Sales inc Commercial Kitchen Gear, Kenwood Mixers & Meat Processing Equipment

This week we list 13 restaurant and catering equipment auctions across Australia. Including commercial kitchens, café fit-outs, food service equipment, and hospitality clearances.

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Our Auction Picks this Week

Each week we highlight unique and interesting sales that caught our eye. The full list is below.

  • Hospitality, Catering & Events

    Hospitality, Catering & Events

    Tue 20 Oct 2026 | Auctioneer: Lloyds Auctions | Lots: 42 – Visit Auction

    Hospitality operators and home entertainers have a mixed bag of catering gear to pick through, with Lloyds running the online sale. Standouts include a Cobra commercial double wok cooker, traditional Indian Sankheda-style chairs and cast iron table bases in black.

  • Catering & Hospitality Equipment Auction

    Catering & Hospitality Equipment Auction

    Tue 20 Oct 2026 | Auctioneer: AllBids | Lots: 2 | Location: NSW – Visit Auction

    A Kenwood Chef Mixer, complete with its instruction manual and cookbook, is on offer from allbids in the ACT. This is a solid standalone lot for anyone setting up a kitchen or replacing worn-out gear, closing on 7 August 2026.

  • Fuel Tank, Truck Tailift, Commercial Catering, Safety Clothing, Welder and Clearance Online Auction

    Fuel Tank, Truck Tailift, Commercial Catering, Safety Clothing, Welder and Clearance Online Auction

    Wed 21 Oct 2026 | Auctioneer: ross | Lots: 80 | Location: Off Site Wattle Grove 56 Brook Road, Wattle Grove, WA 6107 – Visit Auction

    A 1000 litre PVC fuel tank with pump and metering gear headlines a mixed online auction out of Wattle Grove, WA, run by Ross’s. Also on the list: a ZEPRO hydraulic tail lift rated to 2500kg, a truck-mount walk-in tool box with gull wing doors, a steel materials handling cage, and four reproduction Van Gogh Sunflower canvases in ornate gilt frames.

FAQ

Where does restaurant auction equipment come from?
Primarily business closures including restaurants, cafés, and catering companies that have wound up. Refurbishment projects, kitchen upgrades, and liquidations of food service distributors also contribute significant stock.

What equipment typically comes up?
Commercial ovens, fryers, grills, dishwashers, refrigeration, coffee machines, display cabinets, POS systems, benching, and racking. Complete kitchen fit-outs sometimes sell as a package; other times individual pieces are lotted separately.

Is secondhand commercial kitchen equipment worth buying?
Usually yes, commercial-grade equipment is built for heavy use and lasts far longer than domestic equivalents. A well-maintained commercial oven or fridge bought at a fraction of new cost is a sound investment for a small food business.

What should I check before bidding?
Test operation if possible during the inspection period. But in most cases it is not possible due tothe need for power or gas etc.

Rod’s Tips

Grays handles the most consistent volume of hospitality equipment in Australia. Their rolling online sales include single items and complete kitchen packages. Set up a saved search for your equipment categories to catch new lots as they list.

Complete café fit-outs can go for dramatically less than replacement cost. When a café closes, the operator often needs a quick exit. Buying the complete fit-out rather than individual pieces can deliver significant savings if you have a venue to fit it out.

Coffee machine lots need careful assessment. A commercial espresso machine is expensive to service. Check the brand’s service network before bidding — some imported machines have no local support. A cheap machine with no parts availability is an expensive paperweight.

Bring your own measurements. Commercial benching, fridges, and rack systems are site-specific. Know your kitchen dimensions before the auction — equipment that won’t fit is worth nothing to you regardless of price.

Freight costs. Don’t be afraid to look out of state by first checking in on couriers for an estimate. I purchased a commercial espresso machine and even with the freight from ACT to VIC is was a great deal landed at my doorstep. Be sure to get quotes from couriers with lift-gates to load and unload heavy goods.

National / Online

  • Hospitality, Catering & Events

    Hospitality, Catering & Events

    Tue 20 Oct 2026 • Location TBC • 42 lots • Lloyds Auctions

    Hospitality operators and home entertainers have a mixed bag of catering gear to pick through, with Lloyds running the online sale. Standouts include a Cobra commercial double wok cooker, traditional Indian Sankheda-style chairs and cast iron table bases in black.

    More detail

    The lot list leans heavily on front-of-house and kitchen gear. Multiple sets of traditional Indian Sankheda-style chairs sit alongside assorted seating, giving anyone fitting out a dining space a few ways to bid. Cast iron table bases, black, turn up across several lots, handy if you’re building tables rather than buying them whole.

    The Cobra commercial double wok cooker is the piece with the most obvious working life left in it, suited to a restaurant kitchen or a serious home setup. Five boxes of blue printer labels round out the sale, a cheap pickup for anyone who goes through labels fast.

    Lloyds is running this as a multi-lot online auction, so bidding is remote and the catalogue spans more than just catering gear. Check each lot’s condition and pickup details before you commit.

  • Portable Commercial Kitchen

    Portable Commercial Kitchen

    Wed 28 Oct 2026 • Location TBC • Lloyds Auctions

    A portable commercial kitchen set-up is on the block through Lloyds Auctions, closing 28 October. Expect the usual restaurant and catering gear: stainless benches, cooking equipment and food prep kit built to move.

    More detail

    This is a multi-lot online auction run by Lloyds, so the portable kitchen sits alongside vehicles, jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment, and general goods. If you run a food truck, market stall or event catering operation, the catering category is where the practical gear lives.

    Commercial kitchen equipment tends to sell well below retail at auction, particularly stainless steel benches, fryers, ovens and prep stations. Portable set-ups suit operators who need to relocate or fit out a space without committing to a permanent install.

    Check the lot list for condition notes and dimensions before bidding. Pick-up terms and inspection details sit with the auctioneer.

  • Mobile Production Catering Business Liquidation

    Mobile Production Catering Business Liquidation

    Sat 31 Oct 2026 • Location TBC • Lloyds Auctions

    A mobile production catering business is being liquidated, with the full setup going to the highest bidder through Lloyds Auctions in an online sale closing 31 October. Expect commercial kitchen gear, mobile catering equipment and production kit, with the lot list covering everything needed to run food service on the move.

    More detail

    This is a liquidation sale of a mobile production catering operation, so the appeal is a complete working setup rather than odd bits and pieces. Lloyds Auctions is running it as a multi-lot online auction, which means you can chase the individual items you need or bid across several lots to assemble a full kit.

    The catalogue spans commercial catering equipment and mobile production gear, alongside the broader mix Lloyds regularly lists: vehicles, jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment, and general goods. For anyone setting up a food truck, events catering outfit or production kitchen, the commercial kitchen lots are the ones worth a close look.

    Do your homework on condition and specs before bidding, since liquidation stock moves as-is. The sale runs online until 31 October 2026, giving plenty of time to inspect the catalogue and work out what the gear is worth to you.

Western Australia

  • Commercial Kitchen & Catering Equipment Online Welshpool Auction

    Commercial Kitchen & Catering Equipment Online Welshpool Auction

    Tue 20 Oct 2026 • Welshpool Complex 453 Orrong Road, Welshpool, WA 6106 • ross

    Commercial kitchen and catering gear is being listed through Ross’s in Welshpool, WA. The catalogue covers the usual back-of-house workhorses: stainless benches, commercial fridges, ovens and cooking lines, plus front-of-house catering kit.

    More detail

    Ross’s runs regular online, live and in-house auctions out of Perth, and this one is a straight commercial kitchen and catering clearance at the Welshpool complex. If you are fitting out a kitchen, upgrading a tired setup or replacing gear that has done its dash, this is the kind of listing worth a look.

    Expect the staples: stainless steel prep benches, commercial refrigeration, ovens and cooktops, plus the pots, pans and serving gear that keep a catering operation moving. Business closures and equipment clearances mean the lots move at auction rates, not retail.

    Do your homework on power requirements and dimensions before bidding. Commercial gear is heavy and often three-phase, so sort transport and access before the day. Inspection details and the full lot list are on the listing.

  • Fuel Tank, Truck Tailift, Commercial Catering, Safety Clothing, Welder and Clearance Online Auction

    Fuel Tank, Truck Tailift, Commercial Catering, Safety Clothing, Welder and Clearance Online Auction

    Wed 21 Oct 2026 • Off Site Wattle Grove 56 Brook Road, Wattle Grove, WA 6107 • 80 lots • ross

    A 1000 litre PVC fuel tank with pump and metering gear headlines a mixed online auction out of Wattle Grove, WA, run by Ross’s. Also on the list: a ZEPRO hydraulic tail lift rated to 2500kg, a truck-mount walk-in tool box with gull wing doors, a steel materials handling cage, and four reproduction Van Gogh Sunflower canvases in ornate gilt frames.

    More detail

    The fuel setup is the practical standout: a Multi-Tech 1000 litre PVC tank paired with a 24 volt transfer pump, Alemlube meter, and Goodyear hose and nozzle, a ready-made refuelling kit for a yard or small fleet. Transport and workshop gear follows close behind, with a HIAB-supplied ZEPRO tuck-under slider tail lift (2500kg capacity, 2400mm x 1900mm platform, remote included), a custom truck-mount tool and parts box with hydraulic gas-strut gull wing doors and an aluminium cargo rack, a double-height steel handling cage, and a solid Jarrah-framed work bench with both a 115mm vice and a 50mm pipe vice.

    Beyond the heavy gear there’s an odd mix worth a look: an unused Arlec twin 500 watt work lamp on a tripod, an industrial-style grey pendant ceiling light, and a lot of 37 assorted cooking and diet books. The four Van Gogh Sunflower reproductions, the largest framed at 1280mm x 980mm, could suit a buyer furnishing a big wall on a budget.

    Ross’s runs regular online, live, and in-house sales from Perth, covering WA Police forfeited items, machinery, business closures, and vehicles. This one closes 21 October 2026, with bidding open online.

  • Meat Processing & Catering Equipment and Commercial Supermarket Display Cabinets Online Welshpool Auction

    Meat Processing & Catering Equipment and Commercial Supermarket Display Cabinets Online Welshpool Auction

    Mon 26 Oct 2026 • Welshpool Complex 453 Orrong Road, Welshpool, WA 6106 • ross

    A wide range of meat processing and catering gear is being listed through Ross’s online auction at Welshpool, WA. Buyers can expect commercial supermarket display cabinets alongside meat processing equipment and catering kit, with bidding closing 26 October.

    More detail

    This is a business closure style auction with a practical mix: meat processing equipment, catering gear and commercial supermarket display cabinets all in one catalogue. If you run a butchery, deli, cafe or food retail operation, the cabinet listings alone are worth a look before you price new stock.

    Ross’s runs regular online, live and in-house auctions out of Perth, and this Welshpool sale sits in that rotation. Goods at these auctions typically come from business closures, machinery clearances and forfeited items, so condition varies across the catalogue. Read each lot description carefully and check dimensions on the display cabinets before bidding, since commercial refrigeration and display units are not one-size-fits-all.

    Inspection details and collection windows are set by the auctioneer, so confirm both before the 26 October close. Factor in freight if you are outside the Perth metro area, as cabinets and processing equipment are bulky and heavy.

New South Wales

  • Catering & Hospitality Equipment Auction

    Catering & Hospitality Equipment Auction

    Tue 20 Oct 2026 • NSW • 2 lots • AllBids

    A Kenwood Chef Mixer, complete with its instruction manual and cookbook, is on offer from allbids in the ACT. This is a solid standalone lot for anyone setting up a kitchen or replacing worn-out gear, closing on 7 August 2026.

  • Hospitality, Catering & Events

    Hospitality, Catering & Events

    Tue 27 Oct 2026 • NSW • 10 lots • Lloyds Auctions

    Commercial kitchen gear from a hospitality and catering clear-out is listed with Lloyds in NSW, with 10 lots on offer. Bidders can chase PNB Tutes super heavy-duty coffee waste bags, half-door and four-door stainless steel fridges, 1.2m and 1.8m cake display fridges, a 45kg/24h commercial ice machine, and a multi-deck open display unit.

    More detail

    The lots read like a full cafe or function kitchen broken up piece by piece. Two half-door stainless steel units and two four-door stainless steel reach-ins cover cold storage, while the 1.2m and 1.8m cake display fridges suit anyone fitting out a bakery or front-of-house cabinet run. A 45kg/24h commercial ice machine and a specialised commercial multi-deck open display round out the bigger-ticket items.

    Coffee waste bags by PNB Tutes are a small but practical lot for busy espresso bars, and there is commercial-grade stainless steel refrigerated gear in the mix as well. All 10 lots sit in one online sale, closing 27 October 2026.

  • Wholesale Wine Auction For Cafés, Bars & Restaurants

    Wholesale Wine Auction For Cafés, Bars & Restaurants

    Date TBC • NSW • 8 lots • Grays Online

    A wholesale wine auction is listing eight lots aimed at cafés, bars and restaurants, run by Grays in NSW. The lineup spans Henri Le Blanc Cuvee Rosé Brut NV and Jacqueline Blanc De Blancs Brut NV, both six-bottle French sparkling parcels, plus Younger Days Fiano 2025 and Younger Days Cabernet Sauvignon 2025 from Heathcote, each in twelve-bottle cases.

    More detail

    This one is built for trade buyers rather than the home cellar. Eight lots, all sparkling and white or red table wine in commercial quantities, so the value sits in buying by the case instead of the bottle. French sparkling leads the way with Henri Le Blanc Cuvee Rosé Brut NV and Jacqueline Blanc De Blancs Brut NV, six 750mL bottles per lot.

    The local side is Younger Days, with a Fiano 2025 out of Victoria in twelve-bottle lots and a Cabernet Sauvignon 2025 from Heathcote in the same format. Both are current-release wines, which suits venues wanting something fresh for by-the-glass lists without committing to a full pallet.

    Worth noting the mix: two French sparklings and two Victorian varietals across eight lots means smaller venues can pick a single parcel rather than splitting a big wholesale order. Close date is still to be confirmed, so check the listing for timing before you plan around it.

  • Sydney Unreserved Catering Auction

    Sydney Unreserved Catering Auction

    Ends 03:00 PM 30 September 2026 • 2 Ashford Avenue Milperra NSW 2214 • Slattery Auctions

    Sydney Unreserved Catering Auction

Victoria

  • Hospitality, Catering & Events

    Hospitality, Catering & Events

    Tue 27 Oct 2026 • VIC • 31 lots • Lloyds Auctions

    Commercial kitchen gear and outdoor furniture from the hospitality trade is on the block through Lloyds Auctions in Victoria. Standouts include a Turbochef HCC2020 high speed conveyor pizza oven, a Birko 1110103 bain marie, bulk lots of ornate metal folding outdoor settings, and wire bar stools in white, black and gold sets of nine to ten.

    More detail

    This Lloyds Auctions sale covers the practical end of hospitality: cooking equipment, refrigeration parts and enough seating to fit out a beer garden or bistro. The Turbochef HCC2020 conveyor oven is the headline lot for anyone running a pizza or high-volume kitchen, with the Birko bain marie close behind for food holding.

    Front of house gets a look in too. Wire bar stools come in white, black and gold, mostly in sets of nine or ten, alongside black metal frame stools with backrests and padded seats. There are also French-style white metal scrollwork bistro chairs and a three-piece outdoor lounge setting.

    Rounding things out are a Polar condenser coil listed for parts, V.I.P. refrigeration catering shop equipment, and a bulk lot of 11 ornate metal folding outdoor pieces. Twelve or more lots in total, closing 27 October 2026.

South Australia

  • Adelaide Unused Bakery Oven and Catering Liquidation Sale

    Adelaide Unused Bakery Oven and Catering Liquidation Sale

    Ends 04:30 PM 28 July 2026 • 3 Maxwell Rd Pooraka SA 5095 • 18 lots • Slattery Auctions

    A dozen or more Macadams M180-2 rotary rack ovens are being sold off as unused stock in Pooraka SA, listed by Slattery. The lot also includes a scullery setup, stainless steel wet bench, and bulk quantities of plastic wrap and food packaging trays.

  • Adelaide Unused Bakery Oven and Catering Liquidation Sale

    Adelaide Unused Bakery Oven and Catering Liquidation Sale

    Ends 04:30 PM 28 July 2026 • 3 Maxwell Rd Pooraka SA 5095 • 18 lots • Slattery Auctions

    A dozen-plus lots of brand new Macadams M180-2 Rotary Rack Ovens are up for grabs in a catering liquidation at Pooraka SA, run by Slattery. The list also includes a scullery setup, stainless steel wet bench, and pallets of flat pack boxes and food packaging trays.

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Rod L'Huillier

Rodney is the developer of AuctionFinder, with over 30 years experience in the auto trade working with Ford Motor Company, and later in I.T. He is a motor mechanic by trade who greatly enjoys restoring the value in used items and returning them to service. He did this for several years, purchasing used cars from Pickles and Manheim auctions, in both Melbourne and Brisbane, carrying out repairs, and finding new homes for them. In his mid-years, he studied Computer Science at the RMIT, and dabbled in buying bulk lots of computers at auction and sending them out to new homes via local marketplaces.