My personal take when it comes to buying catering equipment is to buy German. German catering goods have always been excellent, and they tend to provide you with the best balance between quality and longevity. Cheaper wares from abroad might seem like the ‘value’ option, but real value in catering comes from getting your money’s worth.
The German catering equipment that I have bought for my company has lasted for years. The quality is, for me, beyond reproach. The consistency is great, too; no more days where your catering equipment just does not seem to work as well as it should.
My advice is to look to Germany – especially if you are a small business. German equipment might cost you more today, but the quality and longevity, mixed with the high warranty, make this an easy choice.