Your Guide to Site Canteen Appliances & Supplies
Most construction sites, however big or small, can set up a canteen. Their size will dictate the scale of the canteen itself, with large projects fitting out a dedicated modular building or multi-purpose site office, and smaller projects settling for a modest sheltered area or cluster of fold-away tables.
Once you have your designated space, it is time to stock up. This article is an all-in-one guide to the right appliances to buy and the best supplies to fill your surfaces or cupboards with, helping to keep your workers happy and efficient throughout the duration of each and every workday.
Buying the Right Canteen Appliances
When it comes to canteen appliances, it is not about having every possible base covered. The best way to buy for your canteen is to invest in what your workers will use most, and what will not just fall by the wayside.
A reliable jug kettle is the only must-have that we would recommend for every site canteen. Having one will grant your workers access to warm drinks like tea and coffee, or even instant noodles and soup pots. A good quality kettle is a versatile and essential appliance for any construction site canteen.
For avid coffee drinkers looking to take this one step further, we have a compact coffee machine available which will fit in just about all canteen sizes, as well as a slightly larger professional espresso machine, which will produce shop-quality coffees every time.
Next down on the priority list sits toasters and microwaves, both useful in their own right for making breakfasts and lunches on-site.
If you hope to provide your workers with hot drinks and places to warm their meals, you will also need to consider where such things can be stored. A countertop fridge is a brilliant investment for small-scale sites, and our own-brand under-counter fridge is a fantastic solution for those with more space to work with.
With these staple appliances, you can rest assured that your site canteen is well-equipped and functional enough for day-to-day use, without blowing your project budget. For those looking to upgrade their canteen further, we have some more standout items, including electric mini ovens with grill functions as well as two hotplates, and two sizes of catering urns for preparing sizeable quantities of hot food for workers.
Stock Up On Essential Supplies
Once you have your space sectioned off and your appliances installed, you’ll need to fill your shelves and table tops with standard supplies for everyday use.
If you have already invested in a jug kettle or coffee maker, high-quality tea bags, hot chocolate, and instant coffee are essential starting places for canteen supplies. Coupled with this, access to milk and sugar are certainly must-haves. If your site has access to a wash basin and fresh water to clean dishes, you could also opt for a set of our standard white mugs.
Go ECO! Consider a Range of Sustainable Canteen Supplies
Construction sites are known for the footprint they leave behind, in terms of harmful emissions and extreme wastage. One small but effective way of tackling this is by investing in sustainably-sourced and environmentally-friendly supplies for your canteen.
We stock a comprehensive selection of eco-friendly supplies. From stainless steel cutlery to site water coolers, our eco range covers a variety of purposes. We offer biodegradable paper cups, wooden cutlery, and eco-fibre plates and bowls, all ideal for sites that have smaller canteens or shorter project durations but still want to dispose of waste responsibly.
We also provide a range of consumable eco products, including our water bottle refills for on-site water coolers and our own blend of 100% Arabica coffee.
Forward-thinking construction site managers across the world are starting to choose more eco-friendly options for their projects, from the materials and equipment they use on the job to what they are filling their canteen cupboards with. We understand this is a vital and important step for the construction industry as a whole, which is why we have taken the time to develop our eco range of supplies.
Be Prepared for the Ban of Single Use Plastic
As of October 2023, all single use plastics will be banned in the UK – this includes items such as plastic plates, cups, bowls, and cutlery, which have all been staples of site canteen supply for decades. With this move in sight, our Eco range can become an essential resource for site owners looking to stock up on better alternatives.
Your One Stop Shop For Canteen Appliances & Supplies
Our whole range of canteen appliances and supplies are competitively priced to give you the best deal possible when preparing for an upcoming building project. We also offer reliable, next-day delivery to anywhere in the UK, so no matter where you are, your site canteen will be primed and ready.