Commercial kitchen equipment rental monthly fees are quoted per operation there's no fixed price list, since cost depends on equipment type, brand, and quantity. Light Soda On Tap builds a custom rental quote based on your kitchen's specific needs, with one flat monthly fee covering installation, maintenance, and all repairs. Call (415) 648-6262 for a custom quote.

Why isn't there a standard monthly fee?

A fully outfitted commercial kitchen in San Francisco can cost $100,000–$300,000 in equipment alone  before rent, permits, staffing, or food costs. Because kitchens vary so widely in size, equipment mix, and brand needs, Light Soda On Tap prices each rental individually rather than publishing a flat rate. A single reach-in refrigerator and a full kitchen buildout simply aren't priced the same way.

What's included in the monthly fee?

Every rental from Light Soda On Tap includes:

• Professional delivery, installation, and full hookup — water lines, electrical, gas connections handled
• All scheduled preventive maintenance and filter changes
• Emergency repair service, with same-day response available
• Equipment replacement if a unit can't be repaired quickly
• One flat monthly invoice — no add-ons, no service contracts, no surprise charges
• Flexible terms — no rigid multi-year lock-ins

How does renting compare to buying equipment outright?

Buying commercial kitchen equipment runs $3,000–$15,000+ per unit upfront, and that capital goes into equipment that starts depreciating immediately. On top of the purchase price, buyers typically need a separate maintenance contract and absorb unpredictable repair costs. Renting replaces all of that with one flat monthly fee that already includes maintenance, repairs, and equipment swaps — keeping cash in the business instead of locked in depreciating assets.

What equipment is covered under the monthly fee?

Light Soda On Tap carries 50+ equipment categories and $35M in inventory, including:

• Refrigeration — reach-ins, back bar coolers, prep table units, walk-ins (True, Beverage Air)
• Cooking equipment — ranges, ovens, griddles, charbroilers, fryers (Montague, Imperial, American Range)
• Ice machines — cube, nugget, flake, undercounter, modular, 150–2,000+ lbs/day (Hoshizaki, Manitowoc)
• Bar equipment — kegerators, back bar refrigerators, bottle coolers (Perlick, True)
• Prep tables, display cases, and commercial mixers

Can I rent a full kitchen, or just individual pieces?

Both. Many operators rent a full kitchen package when opening — refrigeration, cooking equipment, prep tables, and ice machines under one agreement. Others add individual pieces to supplement equipment they already own.

Is maintenance really included, or billed separately?

Maintenance is fully included in the monthly fee. All scheduled preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and equipment replacement are covered — no separate service contracts, no repair invoices, no surprise charges.

What happens if equipment breaks down?

Call (415) 648-6262. Emergency repair is included in every rental, with same-day response available. If equipment can't be repaired quickly, a replacement unit is dispatched so the kitchen keeps running.

How do I get my custom monthly quote?

Call (415) 648-6262 or fill out a contact form at contact page. Tell the team your concept, cover count, and layout — they'll build a custom equipment plan and rental quote, usually within one business day.

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