Light Soda On Tap rents commercial kitchen equipment throughout the SF Bay Area, with low upfront costs and one flat monthly fee that covers installation and all maintenance — a practical fit for small restaurants working with limited startup capital. The company serves San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Berkeley, Marin County, the Peninsula, and all of Northern California from its Brisbane, CA base. Call (415) 648-6262 for a custom quote.

Why does renting make sense for a small restaurant?

Buying equipment outright requires $3,000–$15,000+ per unit upfront, and a fully outfitted kitchen can run $100,000–$300,000 in equipment alone. For a small restaurant, that capital is often better spent on opening costs, staffing, or food. Renting replaces that upfront burden with one predictable monthly fee no separate maintenance contract, no surprise repair invoices, and no equipment sitting on the books depreciating from day one.

What's included in the monthly fee?

• Professional delivery and installation, no separate contractor needed
• All scheduled maintenance included
• Emergency repair service, with equipment replacement if a unit can't be fixed quickly
• One flat monthly invoice no hidden charges, no third-party contractors
• Flexible terms, so a small kitchen isn't locked into a rigid multi-year agreement

What equipment can a small restaurant rent?

Light Soda On Tap carries 50+ equipment categories, including refrigerators, freezers, ranges, ovens, fryers, griddles, ice machines, prep tables, display cases, mixers, and bar equipment from brands including True, Beverage Air, Hoshizaki, Perlick, Montague, and Imperial. A small restaurant doesn't need to rent a full kitchen package; individual pieces are available too, with no minimum order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I rent just the equipment I need, or does it have to be a full kitchen package?

Either. Full kitchen packages covering refrigeration, cooking equipment, prep tables, and ice machines are available in one agreement — useful for a new opening. Small restaurants that just need to fill a gap, like a single reach-in refrigerator or fryer, can rent individual pieces with no minimum order.

How fast can equipment be delivered near me?

Most equipment is delivered and installed within a few business days anywhere in the Bay Area. For urgent needs, call (415) 648-6262 directly.

Is maintenance included, or an extra cost?

Maintenance is included in the flat monthly fee. Every rental covers professional installation, all scheduled maintenance, emergency repair, and equipment replacement — no hidden charges, no third-party contractors billing separately.

Which cities are covered?

San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Berkeley, Marin County, the Peninsula, and all of Northern California, with the team based in Brisbane, CA for fast local response.

How do I get pricing for my restaurant?

There's no fixed price list — cost depends on equipment type, brand, and quantity, so Light Soda On Tap builds a custom quote for each kitchen. Call (415) 648-6262 or fill out a contact form to confirm availability in your area and get a custom monthly rate.

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