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1997Est. &
Aussie owned
Our story

Built by a chef, for chefs

Quality back-of-house catering equipment hire, run by people who've worked the pass.

MAK Catering is a team of kitchen professionals supplying clean, reliable, fit-for-purpose equipment to the Australian hospitality industry – from one-off events to full commercial kitchen fit-outs.

Founded by veteran international chef Martin Koestlin, we know what chefs want and need in the kitchen – because we've been there.

1997Established
35+Years in Sydney hospitality
500+Quality hire products
30+Combi ovens in stock
Quality
Assured
Who we are

The first to make combi ovens mobile

We look beyond what's available to what chefs truly need.

Martin revolutionised what caterers are capable of by being the first to introduce gas combi ovens for hire – he saw the demand and worked out a way to make them transportable. From there, MAK has grown from strength to strength.

Today we stock over 30 combi ovens, plus everything from convection ovens, stainless benches and gas deep fryers to coolrooms, bratt pans and ready-to-use coffee machines (with water plumbing and accessories). Standard or unusual – we'll get your kitchen sorted.

Why hire from MAK?

Equipment you can rely on, every time

If it's worth doing, it's worth doing well. Here's what sets us apart.

Chef-tested gear

We only stock equipment we've tried ourselves, so it's reliable and fit for purpose.

Delivered to your kitchen

Straight to your kitchen – including upstairs – on time, every time.

Fast response

Something not right mid-service? Our response times are fast – we fix it.

Expert advice

Decades in commercial kitchens means real industry advice when you need it.

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From coolrooms to combi ovens

Clean, serviced and ready to work – for events, fit-outs and kitchen breakdowns.

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35+Years
leading Sydney
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How it started

From award-winning chef to industry leader

German-born international chef Martin Koestlin founded MAK in 1997.

He saw a real demand for back-of-house equipment to hire that was clean, reliable and fit for purpose – so he built it.

  • Sydney Super DomeAs executive chef, led the team delivering award-winning catering at Acer Arena.
  • Award-winningVenue Caterer of the Year and Caterer of the Year – NSW and national Restaurant & Catering Awards.
  • 1997 – MAK CateringMade the leap to start MAK. Still proudly Australian-owned and family-run today.
“There's nobody in the market that understands what chefs really want and need for their kitchens like we do.”
— Martin Koestlin, Founder & Managing Director
Meet the team

The people behind your kitchen

Martin Koestlin

Martin Koestlin

Managing Director
Anna Koestlin

Anna Koestlin

Director / Secretary
Timothy Koestlin

Timothy Koestlin

2IC
Raymond Holmes

Raymond Holmes

Accounts Manager
David Pardo Vitta

David Pardo Vitta

Operations Manager
Rob Dowdall

Rob Dowdall

Testimonials

Trusted by Australia's top chefs

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MAK Catering are in a league of their own when it comes to commercial catering equipment hire… They are the benchmark and then there is everyone else. Superior & reliable equipment is only half of the experience, the other half is the support, flexibility and professionalism from end to end from Martin and his team.
Shane KrebsGroup Executive Chef / GEMA Group
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Putting together a one night only event with 50 of Australia's best chefs means reliable equipment is the top priority. MAK supports OzHarvest's CEO Cookoff™ with combis, stoves and great staff, ensuring we can deliver a brilliant event for our 1,500 guests.
Travis HarveyExecutive Chef / OzHarvest
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MAK Catering has been a pivotal partner in helping my business execute our events over the past 6 years. Martin and the team have worked closely with our organisation both locally and interstate with the best equipment in this industry. They have the most recent catering equipment on the market and the most reliable in the industry.
Dwight PetersGeneral Manager / Bayleaf
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Two things set MAK apart from other equipment hire companies. One, Martin knows the industry – he knows you need those pieces of equipment to work, and if there is a problem he will fix it. Two, the food industry is fast moving with styles and trends and Martin is right there always supporting the operators with what they need.
John DeaneExecutive Chef / Venues Live
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When I started my own catering company it was a no brainer that I would use MAK, as the reliability and quality of the equipment was so far above anyone else in the market.
Matt BowreyOwner / Pescado Catering
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As a family run business, we value the ongoing commitment and service the team provides. They are prompt, efficient and ensure the overall equipment is running to perfection.
Priscilla & Najee KhouzameGeorge Khouzame
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