Food cooking equipment rentals: Rotisseries, grills & more

Hot Dog Warmer

jamin@rankfuse.com — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:36:25 +0000

Perfect for big events and parties, this Hot Dog Warmer holds 90 hot dogs plus a tray to warm up to 40 buns! Place your hot dogs in the steamer and guests can serve themselves within 10 minutes and throughout your entire event. Add water to the steamer reservoir about an hour before your event and plug it in to heat up the unit. Add the hot dogs when the unit is hot. We recommend placing the buns in the tray about an hour before serving so buns will be at the best temperature to enjoy and to prevent them from getting spongy.

A great idea to add a little gourmet to your hot dog party is to offer a topping bar. Of course there are the basics, like ketchup and mustard, but here are some ideas to bring it to the next level:

Onions – yellow, white, red or scallions, diced or in strips
Tomatoes – diced or moon shape slices or Rotel for a little extra zing
Relish – sweet and dill
Peppers – Banana, Jalapeno and Sport – hot and mild plus diced red, green or yellow
Cheese – any kind of shredded cheese, plus nacho cheese or blue cheese
Other meats – try pepperoni or bacon
Pickles – sweet and dill
Sauerkraut, Shredded Lettuce, or Shredded cabbage
Chili
Other sauces like mayonnaise, ranch dressing, Srirachia, barbecue, steak sauce, or even pizza sauce

Did you know the first ever Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest was in 1916! The reigning champ since 2007, with the exception of 2015 when defeated by only two hot dogs, is Joey Chestnut, who holds the record for eating 75 hot dogs with buns in only 10 minutes! You may want to rent an extra Hot Dog Warmer if you invite him to your party!

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Popcorn Machine

jamin@rankfuse.com — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:35:20 +0000

A Popcorn Machine Rental is a great way to add a nostalgic aesthetic to your next party or event. Our Popcorn Machine Rentals have a 3 minute popping cycle to quickly provide buttery snacks for your guests. Easy to operate, simply pour the pre-measured mix into the kettle and begin popping. The built in warming light will keep the popcorn warm long after popping. This Popcorn Machine Rental is designed to be used on a counter or tabletop. Each premade Popcorn Mix will yield 8 – 10 1/2 ounce bags of popcorn. Popcorn mix is pre-packaged with the perfect ratios of oil, butter, and popcorn and both the mix and bags are available for purchase. Click on the links below to add them to your party rental.

Did you know Americans consume 17 billion quarts of popcorn every year? That is enough to fill the Empire State Building 18 times! Since you may not need quite that much, try this handy serving chart for your party rental:

2 tablespoons of kernels, which is equivalent to one ounce of kernels, will make approximately one quart (or 4 cups) of popped popcorn.
1/4 cup of kernels, which is equivalent to 2 ounces of kernels, will make approximately two quarts (or 8 cups) of popped popcorn.
1/2 cup of kernels, which is equivalent to 4 ounces of kernels, will make approximately four quarts (or 16 cups or 1 gallon) of popped popcorn.
3/4 cup of kernels, which is equivalent to 6 ounces of kernels, will make approximately six quarts (or 24 cups or 1.5 gallons) of popped popcorn.
1 cup of kernels, which is equivalent to 8 ounces of kernels, will make approximately eight quarts (or 32 cups or 2 gallons) of popped popcorn.

Click here to add Popcorn Mix and Popcorn Bags to your rental for one stop shopping!

Make your party a festival by adding a Bounce House or Tent Rental!

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Snow Cone Machine

jamin@rankfuse.com — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:34:51 +0000

Snow Cone Machine rentals are an excellent addition to any hot Wisconsin summer event. Keep your guests cool and hydrated while adding a great interactive showpiece to your next party. This simple treat is a huge hit with party-goers young and old alike and an easy treat for the kids after playing in a Bounce House all day. The Snow Cone Machine is designed to sit on a tabletop and can be used indoors or outdoors, you just need access to a standard grounded plug. Need a heavy duty extension cord? Let us know. This is a commercial machine and can shave up to 500 pounds of ice per hour. After the ice is shaved, it falls into a holding compartment. The compartment contains small holes over a drip pan so your ice will stay icy.

Need help figuring out how much ice you will need for your party. Here is some help:

A half pound of ice will make one 6oz Snow Cone – so a 20 pound bag of ice will make 40 cones.
Each Snow Cone takes 2 ounces of syrup. They simply won’t absorb more.
One gallon of syrup will make 64 Snow Cones

A few more tips to keep in mind:

Try to keep the machine in a shady area at your event to prevent the ice from melting.
Even though the ice is designed for snow cones, party guests often end up scooping some of the ice into their drinks, so plan on getting more ice than you think you will need.
Shave at one time only what you think you will need for immediate serving so you don’t lose much ice to melting.

Complete your rental with Snow Cone Syrup and Snow Cone Cups. We also offer a Pump you can attach to the Syrup Bottle that will measure the syrup for you!

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Propane Griddle

jamin@rankfuse.com — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:58:19 +0000

A Propane Griddle has a smooth flat top surface and is great for cooking up food at parties, events, fundraisers, festivals and so much more. Using a Propane Griddle eliminates the need to have an electrical source at the venue where it is being used. Propane is available with the rental and is charged based on usage.

Remember – griddles are not just for pancakes anymore..

Griddle up some meat and veggies for fajitas for your own fiesta, butter up some sandwiches and create your own panini party, fry up some bacon for a bacon fest, and of course, you can still make pancakes.

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We love seeing our rental items in action. If you have photos from your event that you would like to submit, we would love to share them on our social media pages. Either call us and let us know you have pictures to share, or send them to us in the messaging systems on our Facebook and Twitter accounts along with a little information about your event.

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Sheet Pan Rack

jamin@rankfuse.com — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:48:11 +0000

Bun Pan Rack Rental

Sheet pan racks provide the versatility needed for serving and storing. Our bun pan rack is great for moving multiple dishes into one area at once, especially when catering. Save space and time by renting a sheet pan rack for your private or corporate event.

Contact us to rent a sheet pan rack.

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Nesco Roaster 18qt

jamin@rankfuse.com — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:46:33 +0000

A Nesco Roaster rental is a great way to free up space in your oven when cooking for your next party or event or for keeping food warm while serving. This 18 quart roaster can accommodate up to a 24 pound turkey. When slow cooking meat in a Nesco Roaster, it is not necessary to add water to the pan as the pan is designed to roast and not steam. The juices from the meat will travel up and around during the evaporation process and will keep the meat moist and add extra flavor. Keep the lid on as much as possible so as not to disrupt the slow cooking process. To keep food warm for a buffet at you party, simply adjust the heat to 200 degrees and serve! The portability of the Nesco is a great ‘on the go’ oven and can travel with you to your venue. A Nesco Roaster rental is ideal for use at your next Packer party, graduation party, or tent party.

Adjustable temperature settings give the ability to use just like an oven. You can bake cookies or cupcakes for a birthday party, boil water and steam vegetables on a rack and so many other things. Do not use roasting bags in the Nesco as there is a risk of melting.

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We love seeing our rental items in action. If you have photos from your event, wedding or party that you would like to submit, we would love to share them on our social media pages. Either call us and let us know you have pictures to share, or send them to us in the messaging systems on our Facebook and Twitter accounts along with a little information about your event.

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40qt Fish Boil Pot with Burner

jamin@rankfuse.com — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:45:28 +0000

A 40qt Fish Boil Pot rental for your Wisconsin party or event is a unique and fun way to cook for your guests. The heavy gauge pot comes with a strainer basket and a lid. The portable stand runs on propane (a standard 20 pound grill tank) so you can use it for graduation parties, catered events or even when tailgating at the next Packer game. The 40 quart pot holds up to 22 pounds of your favorite shellfish – Lobsters, Shrimp, Crawfish, King Crab Legs, Clams, Oysters, Scallops or Mussels are prime candidates for a traditional fish boil. When using the 40qt Fish Boil Pot rental – we recommend filling it about 3/4 full and generously salting the water – about one tablespoon per quart to mimic seawater. Bring it to a boil and drop in your shellfish and cook to desired doneness!

A tip for beginners – if you are feeling a little squeamish about cooking live shellfish, place them in the freezer for fifteen to thirty minutes prior to cooking. Any temperature colder than 40 degrees will sedate or even dispatch the shellfish before cooking which will make them much easier to handle. Just remember, when adding live shellfish to the pot, always put them in headfirst and pop the lid on the pot as quickly as you can.

If you are a fan of fish boils, you might also be interested in Tent Rentals, Bar Rentals, and Table Rentals.

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Charcoal Grill 2′ X 5′

jamin@rankfuse.com — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:44:50 +0000

A Charcoal Grill is a great rental for cooking for a larger crowd such as picnics, family reunions, graduation parties and festivals. The large grilling surface will cook 40 steaks, 20 chicken halves or 60 hamburgers all at once. A Charcoal Grill will give food a unique, smoky flavor that your event guests will enjoy. Adding Applewood or Hickory chips to the charcoal will give the food an even more distinct flavor.

One of the advantages of using a charcoal grill is the is the ability to cook food directly or indirectly. This is a great option for Wisconsinites as we love to fish on our many lakes and we love to grill our fish. Invite your friends for your own Friday Fish Fry after you bring in your catch and create memories as well as perfectly grilled fish.

Tips for charcoal grilling are to keep the coals as evenly spread out and at about the same depth throughout the grill in order to avoid hot and cold spots. Make sure someone is manning the grill at all times in order to make sure food is cooking evenly across the grills surface. If adding more charcoal to the grill, wait for 20 to 30 minutes before resuming cooking to allow the grill to return to the proper heat for cooking.

Charcoal is not included with the grill rental.

Concession Rentals and Tent Rentals are great add-ons to your party rental.

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Rotisserie Grill

jamin@rankfuse.com — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:44:10 +0000

Our Rotisserie Grill is fueled by charcoal and comes with a single rotisserie rod. Perfect for outdoor events like family reunions, picnics, festivals and more, the rotisserie allows large portions of meat to be cooked at once to feed your hungry guests. This grill measures 2’x4′.

Rotisserie Grill cooking, also known as spit-roasting, uses a rotisserie rod to hold food up from the fuel source and rotated while cooking. This method allows the meat to cook evenly in its own juices so your party guests will be treated to a juicy and tender main course. One tip to rotisserie grilling is to place a drip pan underneath the meat as it bastes. This will prevent the juices from dripping over the charcoal and burning up and cooling the coals. The juices can also be used to baste over the cooking meat to provide additional flavor while cooking. Another tip is to tie the meat to the rotisserie rod once it is skewered. It may seem secure when you add the raw meat, but as it cooks and tenderizes, it will become looser and could fall off the spit – which is another great use for the drip pan in case this happens.

Great meats to cook for your party guests include large cuts of beef, like roasts, whole chickens, leg of lamb, or small pigs. However, you can also cook fruits or vegetables on the rod. Having a luau? Add a whole pineapple to the end of your spit for added flavor.

If you are having a party, you might also be interested in Tent Rentals, Bar Rentals, and Table Rentals.

We love seeing our rental items in action. If you have photos from your event, wedding or party that you would like to submit, we would love to share them on our social media pages. Either call us and let us know you have pictures to share, or send them to us in the messaging systems on our Facebook and Twitter accounts along with a little information about your event.

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Fish Boil Pot 80qt with Burner

jamin@rankfuse.com — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 20:56:02 +0000

A Fish Boil Pot rental for your Wisconsin party or event is a unique and fun way to cook for your guests. The heavy gauge pot comes with a strainer basket and a lid. The portable stand runs on propane (a standard 20 pound grill tank) so you can use it for graduation parties, catered events or even when tailgating at the next Packer game. The 80 quart pot holds up to 45 pounds of your favorite shellfish – Lobsters, Shrimp, Crawfish, King Crab Legs, Clams, Oysters, Scallops or Mussels are prime candidates for a traditional fish boil. When using the Fish Boil Pot rental – we recommend filling it about 3/4 full and generously salting the water – about one tablespoon per quart to mimic seawater. Bring it to a boil and drop in your shellfish and cook to desired doneness!

A tip for beginners – if you are feeling a little squeamish about cooking live shellfish, place them in the freezer for fifteen to thirty minutes prior to cooking. Any temperature colder than 40 degrees will sedate or even dispatch the shellfish before cooking which will make them much easier to handle. Just remember, when adding live shellfish to the pot, always put them in head first and pop the lid on the pot as quickly as you can.

If you are a fan of fish boils, you might also be interested in Tent Rentals, Bar Rentals, and Table Rentals.

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