By venue type
Grease trap cleaning for pubs and clubs
What pubs and clubs actually pay for a planned grease trap clean, the practical interval most operate to, and the three reasons pubs and clubs commonly run their traps too hard.
Why pubs and clubs' traps fill up the way they do
- Pub menus are typically fryer-heavy, with chips, schnitzel, fish and other fried plates driving most of the fat load.
- Weekend-only service produces a concentrated load on Friday to Sunday and very little mid-week, which traps cope with poorly if not sized correctly.
- Function bookings and event catering create occasional spikes that can push a borderline trap into overflow if the next scheduled clean is too far out.
Typical size and frequency for a pub or club kitchen
Typical trap size
2,000 to 3,000 litres
Typical interval
Every one to three months, depending on whether the kitchen runs daily or weekends only
Frequency is set per venue in the trade waste agreement. The figures above are practical starting points; the agreement is the rule. See how often should a trap be cleaned for the underlying logic.
What it costs
$320 to $480 for a planned 2,000L clean.
Pub and club pricing follows trap size. A daily-service kitchen in a busy city pub often justifies the monthly interval. Quieter regional pubs land at quarterly.
Full pricing by city and trap size: grease trap cleaning cost.
Getting quotes
Submit the venue address, your contact details and the trap details you know. Skip what you do not know, the contractor will confirm on site. Up to three licensed contractors quote, typically the same business day. Free for venues.
Frequently asked
- How often does a pub or club kitchen need a grease trap clean?
- Daily-service pubs land at monthly to every two months. Weekend-only kitchens often work to quarterly, sometimes tightened over peak event season.
- What size grease trap does a club kitchen need?
- Most pubs and clubs run a 2,000-litre or 3,000-litre trap, sized by the local plumbing authority for the fit-out. Function venues sometimes step up to 5,000 litres for event capacity.
- Do I need a different contractor for after-hours work?
- No, but you do pay an after-hours premium of 15 to 40 per cent. Many pubs schedule a Monday-morning clean rather than weekend work to avoid the premium.