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Commercial Refrigerators
Reach-in refrigerators, back bar coolers, prep table refrigerators, and walk-in units for all kitchen sizes.
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Commercial Kitchen
Equipment Rental
in the Bay Area
Stock your kitchen with professional-grade equipment from True, Hoshizaki, Perlick & more — without the massive upfront cost. One flat monthly fee covers installation, maintenance, and all repairs.
Serving Bay Area Since 1947
2,000+ Active Customers
All Repairs Included
$35M+ Equipment Inventory
The Smart Alternative
Opening a Restaurant in SF Is
Hard Enough. Equipment Shouldn't Be the Problem.
A fully outfitted commercial kitchen in San Francisco can cost $100,000–$300,000 in equipment alone — before rent, permits, staffing, or food costs. Most of that capital goes into equipment that depreciates from day one.
Light Soda On Tap has been equipping Bay Area restaurants, bars, hotels, and catering companies since 1947. With 2,000+ active customers and $35 million in equipment inventory, we're the most experienced commercial kitchen equipment rental company in the Bay Area.
Our rental program gives you the exact equipment you need — from the brands your kitchen depends on — at a flat monthly rate that covers everything. No surprise invoices. No capital drain. No repair headaches.
Build Your Equipment List →✗ Buying Equipment
✓ Renting from Light Soda
✗$3,000–$15,000+ per unit upfront
✓Low flat monthly fee
✗Separate maintenance contract needed
✓All maintenance fully included
✗Unpredictable repair costs
✓Emergency repairs covered
✗Equipment depreciates immediately
✓Equipment swap if needed
✗Capital locked in depreciating assets
✓Cash stays in your business
Full Inventory
Everything Your Kitchen Needs — All Available to Rent
Commercial Freezers
Reach-in and undercounter commercial freezers — True and Beverage Air — for every storage requirement.
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Ranges, Ovens & Combos
Burner worktops, range-oven combos, and convection ovens from Montague, Imperial, and American Range.
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Commercial Fryers
Countertop and floor fryers for high-volume fry operations — sized for your menu and throughput.
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Griddles & Charbroilers
Flat top griddles, charbroilers, and grill worktop combos for any cookline configuration.
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Sandwich, Deli & Pizza Prep Tables
Refrigerated prep tables with cold rails — keeps ingredients at temperature through the full service period.
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Ice Machines & Bins
Cube, nugget, and flake ice machines from 150 to 2,000+ lbs/day. Sized for your daily demand.
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Grab & Go Display Cases
Refrigerated open-face merchandisers and display cases for cafe, deli, and retail food operations.
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Commercial Mixers
Floor and countertop commercial mixers for bakery, pastry, and high-volume prep kitchens.
See MoreOne Rental Covers Everything
One Monthly Payment. Nothing Extra.
Every rental from Light Soda On Tap includes all of the following — no add-ons, no service contracts, no surprise charges.
Professional Installation
Our technicians deliver, position, and fully install your equipment — water lines, electrical, gas connections all handled.
Preventive Maintenance
Regular scheduled maintenance and filter changes included. We catch problems before they become downtime.
Emergency Repair Service
Something breaks? Call us immediately. Fast response, same-day service available. No extra charge — ever.
Equipment Replacement
If your unit can't be repaired quickly, we swap it. Your kitchen keeps running — no extended downtime waiting for parts.
One Flat Monthly Invoice
No hidden fees, no repair invoices mid-month, no service call charges. One number. Every month.
Flexible Rental Terms
No rigid multi-year lock-ins. We work with your business cycle — whether you're opening, expanding, or winding down.
Brands We Carry
The Same Brands Used in the Bay Area's Best Kitchens
We don't carry off-brand equipment. Every rental unit is professional-grade — the same brands you'd find in SF's top hotels, restaurants, and high-volume catering operations.
True Refrigeration
Beverage Air
Hoshizaki
Perlick
Montague
Imperial
American Range
Simple Process
From One Phone Call to a Running Kitchen
1
Tell Us Your Kitchen
Your concept, cover count, layout. We build a custom equipment recommendation — no generic packages, no overselling.
2
We Deliver & Install
Our technicians handle delivery, placement, and full installation. Most kitchens are operational within a few business days.
3
We Keep It Running
Preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, equipment swaps — all covered. You call us, we handle the rest.
Who We Work With
Trusted by Every Type of Bay Area Food Business
Whether you're opening your first restaurant in the Mission or expanding a hotel kitchen in Union Square — we have the equipment and the experience to get you operational fast.
Also serving: San Francisco · Ice Machine Rental · Bar Equipment Rental
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing depends on the equipment type, brand, and quantity. Every rental includes professional installation, all scheduled maintenance, and emergency repairs in one flat monthly fee — compare that to buying ($3,000–$15,000+ per unit upfront) plus a separate service contract on top. Call (415) 648-6262 for a custom quote based on your specific kitchen.
Both options are available. Many customers rent a full kitchen package when opening — refrigeration, cooking equipment, prep tables, and ice machines in one agreement. Others add individual pieces to supplement what they already own. We work with whatever your situation requires.
Yes. All scheduled preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and equipment replacement are included in your monthly rental — no separate service contracts, no repair invoices, no surprise charges.
Call us at (415) 648-6262. Emergency repair service is included in every rental — same-day response available. If the equipment can't be repaired quickly, we'll dispatch a replacement unit. Your kitchen keeps running.
We're based in Brisbane, CA — minutes from San Francisco — and service all of the Bay Area: San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Berkeley, Marin County, the Peninsula, the East Bay, and throughout Northern California. Learn more about our San Francisco service area →
We carry True Refrigeration, Beverage Air, Hoshizaki, Perlick, Montague, Imperial, and American Range — the same professional-grade brands used in the Bay Area's top restaurants, hotels, and catering operations. If you have a specific brand or model in mind, call us and we'll confirm availability.
For most individual pieces, we can schedule delivery and installation within a few business days. For new restaurant openings requiring a full kitchen setup, contact us early and we'll work with your opening timeline.
Ready to Equip Your Kitchen the Right Way?
Tell us what you need — we'll put together a custom equipment plan and rental quote, usually within one business day.
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