Whether you're tasked with throwing a big corporate event or overseeing the catering for a wedding or party, hiring a quality portable cool room is essential. Cool rooms provide a reliable place to store large quantities of food and drinks, as well as other items of your choice such as flowers, for a long period of time. This prevents any buildup of mould or other bacteria that could prove harmful, even on hot and humid days. That said, like any rental service, it's important to know what you're getting. When enlisting the aid of a portable cool room supplier, take into account the following features.

Efficiency:

The best cool rooms feature well insulated panels, quality floors and shelves, and a magnetic door and door handle to keep the room tightly shut and cold at all times. When assessing your cool room, inquire about these features, as well as how long the cool room will make your stored items last. If a cool room is particularly shoddy, you may end up with dangerously spoiled food that could cause food poisoning in your guests. 

Size matters:

Your cool room of choice should be tailored to your particular needs in order to avoid any unnecessary expenses and wastage. Not every event, for instance, requires a vast quantity of food. Hiring a large cool room to store food and beverages for a relatively small party means that either you're spending too much on storing too little or storing too much food that won't end up being eaten. At the same time, hiring a portable cool room that's far too small for your needs could cause a disaster at your event. You'll want to ensure that the shelves in your cool room are just the right size and sturdy enough to hold any heavy items you may be planning on putting in there. Obviously, having an idea of what and how much you'll be storing before inspecting potential cool rooms is vital. 

Longevity and security: 

Different cool rooms require different amounts of power usage. Ask your cool room provider just how much power your cool room will use over the period of time that you'll need it functioning. If it consumes too much, it may cause power surges or other issues. This could not only ruin stored food, as the room's cooling system would go off, but could also affect other electronics at your event. At the same time, ensure your cool room has a locking system that is adequate to prevent theft or tampering. Although these incidents are rare, they do occur.

In any case, consulting a variety of providers before making a final decision is a good idea, not only to compare prices but also to ensure you have the best features possible for your budget. At the end of the day, the peace of mind is worth the extra effort.