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Commercial kitchen equipment finance for hospitality businesses

Upgrade or fit out a commercial kitchen without committing all your cash to ovens, refrigeration, extraction, and prep equipment. Sorbus Finance compares finance structures for restaurants, cafés, pubs, caterers, and food producers. We can review a complete supplier schedule or the replacement of one essential appliance.

£5k to £500k+
Typical asset values
0% to 40%
Deposit range
12 to 84
Month terms
From 7.9%
APR

* Subject to credit.

Built around the asset

Finance that reflects how you will use it

Finance can be considered for ovens, combi ovens, fryers, refrigeration, extraction, dishwashers, preparation equipment, counters, and other tangible kitchen assets.

Fitting out a new commercial kitchen
Replacing ovens or refrigeration
Expanding a restaurant or catering operation
Funding a refurbishment or second site

Why businesses use asset finance

Open or upgrade sooner

Spread equipment costs so more of your budget can go towards premises, staff, stock, and launch or refurbishment costs.

Fund the full equipment list

We can discuss a supplier quote or equipment schedule rather than looking at one appliance in isolation.

Keep technology current

Lease structures can suit businesses that expect to replace high-use or fast-changing equipment regularly.

Finance structures

Choose the structure that fits your plans

The right option depends on whether ownership, monthly cost, flexibility, or regular replacement matters most to your business. We will explain the trade-offs before you apply.

Hire purchase

Ownership-focused finance

With hire purchase, the finance company buys the asset and you make fixed monthly payments over an agreed term. Once all payments are made, ownership passes to you, usually after a nominal option-to-purchase fee.

Finance lease

Use the asset without owning it

With a finance lease, the lender retains ownership while your business pays to use the asset over the agreed term. At the end, you can usually extend the lease or sell the asset on the lender’s behalf and retain a share of the proceeds.

Operating lease

Useful for regular upgrades

An operating lease is generally shorter than the asset’s useful life. You return or replace the asset at the end of the term, which can suit equipment that needs regular upgrades. Your accountant can advise on the accounting treatment for your business.

How it works

A straightforward route to an informed decision

01

Tell us about the asset

Share the supplier quote, asset details, price, deposit preference, and how the commercial kitchen equipment will support your business.

02

We compare suitable lenders

We use the information to approach lenders whose criteria and asset appetite fit the application, rather than sending it everywhere.

03

You choose with context

We explain the available structure, costs, and conditions so you can decide whether the finance works for your business.

Enquire about Commercial kitchen equipment finance for hospitality businesses enquiry

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Specialist Asset Finance Broker

Lewis helps businesses fund specialist equipment where the supplier schedule, useful life, and revenue plan need to be considered together.

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Questions answered

Common questions about commercial kitchen equipment finance

Ready to discuss your commercial kitchen equipment?

Speak to a Sorbus Finance adviser about your asset, budget, and the finance structures available.

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