Catering Equipment: Year End is a Great Time for Bargains

When companies are approaching the year end they want to get rid of a lot of the old stock. In the new year, although the products are not really old, they would be considered to be a year older, technically. For this reason many companies will mark down their prices in order to get rid of the older stock.

Companies such as catering equipment wholesalers could mark down their commercial refrigerators, kitchen equipment or seasonal products before they close for the holiday season. This would be the ideal time to get those bargains. It is a good idea to save for such specials early in the year so that you are prepared when the end of year arrives.

Getting ready for end of year bargains takes some preparation.

·        -    You need to do your homework. Look at what equipment you are hoping to procure. Check the prices of the various units and keep record of it. When the end of year specials are on, then you know exactly what you need to get.

·        -    Sign up to mailing lists. If you want to be the first to know about a sale, then sign up to the company's email newsletter. This way you will get their latest email newsletters directly to your inbox. It will have information on what is on sale, how much you'll be saving and the duration of the sale.

·         -   Save for sales. Keep a separate fund aside into which you place a set amount every month. A savings account that gains interest on a monthly basis will be a good idea. This way your funds will grow and you will have a little more at the end of the year.

·         -   Decide on a budget. Decide on how much you want to spend on a catering equipment sale and stick to the budget. It is the end of the year so you don't want to over spend. You need to think about the new year, overheads and bonuses.

·         -   Delivery or collection. Decide beforehand whether you will pay for delivery or whether you have a vehicle to collect the catering equipment. If you opt for a delivery option, make sure that you build the cost into your budget. If you collect the product yourself, make sure that you secure it properly to avoid any damage during the trip.

·         -   Be realistic. The catering equipment that you will get at an end of year catering equipment sale won't be the latest range, it will be last year's range or end of range stock. They will still be good condition, so you don't have to be concerned about that.

CaterWeb stocks a full range of commercial kitchen products and we even offer free demonstrations as well as hands on training if necessary. Visit our website to access our online store or alternatively we welcome you to visit our new showroom.

Please call us on 011-334-4227 or e-mail your inquiry to sales@caterweb.co.za so we may assist with your catering equipment requirements!