Here’s a little trade secret. The best deals aren’t in shiny showrooms. They’re in local Facebook groups for Liverpool caterers. Join them. Ask nicely. Say, “I need a small sink, I’m skint, any leads?”
You’ll get replies. Other small business owners love helping out. It’s the Scouse way. One person might say, “I saw a load of them at a cash-and-carry in Bootle last week.” Game changer.
Also, never underestimate the power of asking a bathroom supplier. “Do you have a small catering sink that was a return?” Sometimes they do. They just don’t advertise it.
Don’t Forget the Tap (Obvious, but Easily Missed)
You buy a cheap sink, but then you realise you need a deck-mounted mixer tap. That’s an extra forty quid. And the waste kit? Another tenner. The cheap sink just got less cheap.
Combisteel Extra Wide Single Pot Wash Catering Sink 1500mm - 7333.1305
Ask the supplier if they include the tap and plug. If they don’t, haggle. “Can you throw in a basic tap? I’ll buy you a bag of chips.” It works more often than you think. Liverpool suppliers like a bit of banter.
If they say no, just buy a decent tap online. Don’t cheap out on that – a dripping tap will drive you insane and ruin your water bill.
