Buy & Sell Surplus
Food Service Inventory
Suppliers: Turn extra stock into revenue
Buyers: Discover unbeatable deals and new suppliers
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Electric glass washer
Save 61%Wood Stone WS-FD-9660 Commercial Natural Gas Pizza Oven – 350,000 BTU
Save 43%Hemp Hearts
Save 60%Hemp Seed Oil
Espresso Machine, Espresso Grinder, Bunn Dual Coffee brewer, Bunn Grinder, Bunn Tea Machine, Coffee house signage
STOELTING + WADDEN 32-FLAVOR SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM SYSTEM
Countertop Merchandiser Refrigerator
Stainless Steel Commercial Processing/mixing Tank
Premium Canned Braised Abalone 425g (15oz) - US Warehouse Inventory
Ice maker
Turning Surplus into Opportunity
At Food Service Surplus, we connect surplus with opportunity — creating value for both suppliers and buyers in the foodservice industry.
For Suppliers
Clear Out Surplus & Recover Value
Free up valuable storage space and turn slow-moving, seasonal, or discontinued items into revenue instead of waste.
Reach New Buyers
Gain exposure to a wide network of restaurants, caterers, distributors, and retailers actively looking for deals.
Sell Privately
Liquidate surplus inventory without affecting your primary sales channels. Your company name remains confidential if you wish, and you have full control over which buyer inquiries you respond to.
For Buyers
Find Great Deals
Access quality products at discounted prices, boosting your margins.
Discover New Suppliers
Build relationships with suppliers you may not have found through traditional channels.
Expand Your Menu or Offerings
Source unique or limited-quantity items to stand out from competitors.
FoodServiceSurplus.com is your marketplace for turning surplus into savings — and savings into success.
List ProductsFrequently Asked Questions
Get quick answers to common questions about buying and selling surplus foodservice inventory.
What is FoodServiceSurplus.com?
We're a B2B marketplace connecting food service suppliers with surplus inventory to buyers looking for quality products at discounted prices, helping reduce waste while creating value.
How much does it cost to use?
Creating listings and browsing products is currently free during our launch period. We may introduce fees in the future but will provide advance notice to all users.
What types of products can I find?
You'll find surplus foodservice inventory including fresh produce, frozen foods, dry goods, beverages, restaurant equipment, and kitchen supplies from verified suppliers.
How do I ensure product quality?
All sellers provide detailed product information including expiration dates and storage conditions. We recommend verifying details and inspecting products before purchase.
Can I sell privately without revealing my company?
Yes, you have full control over your privacy. You can keep your company name confidential in listings and only reveal it to serious buyers during direct communication.
How do payments work?
All transactions are handled directly between buyers and sellers. You can arrange payment terms that work for both parties, including bank transfers, checks, or other agreed methods.
What about delivery and pickup?
Sellers typically offer multiple options including pickup at their location, local delivery, or shipping. Discuss logistics and timing when contacting sellers.
Who can I contact for support?
Our support team is available to help with any questions or issues. We typically respond within 24 hours during business days through our contact page.
Ready to Start Selling?
Join thousands of businesses already using Food Service Surplus to connect, sell products, and get paid.
Guides
All Guides →- Restaurant Food Waste Statistics (2026): Foodservice Surplus Data
Sourced 2026 statistics on restaurant and foodservice food waste: tons, cost, where it goes, donation and tax rules, state laws, closures and climate impact.
- Hotel Pan Sizes Chart: Steam Table, Food Pan and Sheet Pan Dimensions
Hotel pan and sheet pan sizes with manufacturer dimensions, depths and capacities, how fractional pans fill a steam table well, and what to check used.
- Nitrile vs Vinyl vs Latex Gloves for Foodservice (Plus a Disposable Glove Size Chart)
Compare nitrile, vinyl, latex and poly gloves for food handling, check state latex rules, read mil and AQL specs, and size disposable gloves.
- Closing a Restaurant: A Checklist for Equipment, Inventory, Leases and Accounts
A step-by-step checklist for permanently closing a restaurant: lease, staff, taxes, licenses, food inventory and equipment liquidation.
- Trash Bag and Can Liner Size Chart: Gallons, Dimensions and Thickness
Can liner size chart from gallons to width x length, how to measure a trash can, mil vs micron thickness, and what to check on surplus liner cases.
- Are Nitrile Gloves Food Safe? A Foodservice Buying Checklist
Yes, some nitrile gloves are food safe, but buyers should verify the product label, specs, condition and intended use before purchasing.
Free Tools
All Tools →- Food Cost Calculator
Cost a plate or recipe from real case prices, find its food cost percentage and target menu price, and work out period food cost % and yield.
- Unit Price Calculator
Compare up to four case-lot offers on landed cost per unit, per 1,000 and per case — including freight and stock you can’t use.
- Commercial Kitchen Equipment Checklist
An interactive, printable checklist of cooking, refrigeration, prep, warewashing, smallwares and supplies for opening or re-equipping a kitchen.
- Will It Fit? Equipment Doorway Calculator
Check whether a refrigerator, range or other equipment fits through every door and elevator on the delivery path, upright or tipped.
- Inventory Carrying Cost Calculator
See what holding stock really costs each month and year — capital, storage, insurance, tax and shrinkage — plus the 30/60/90-day price of sitting on inventory.