Sell surplus restaurant supplies and overstock inventory
Packaging, disposables and janitorial stock piling up in the warehouse? List it on Food Service Surplus and connect directly with operators and distributors who need it — one lot at a time or a full catalog by spreadsheet.
Move overstock supplies before they tie up your warehouse
Non-perishable supplies do not spoil, but they still cost money to hold. Overordered packaging, discontinued disposables, and janitorial stock left over from a menu change or a location closure occupy shelf space and tie up working capital indefinitely. Selling that overstock recovers cash and frees the space for product that turns.
Food Service Surplus is a B2B marketplace that connects sellers with buyers — we do not buy your inventory ourselves. You set the price, deal with buyers directly, and keep control of how and when your supplies move. Restaurants restocking on a budget, caterers, and other distributors clearing gaps all browse the marketplace for exactly this kind of overstock.
Supplies that sell
Sellers commonly list non-perishable operating stock, including:
- ✓Food packaging and disposables — containers, cups and lids, cutlery, trays, plates and bowls.
- ✓Wraps, foil, bags and can liners — the consumables every kitchen burns through.
- ✓Janitorial and cleaning supplies — sanitizers, soaps, dishwashing chemicals and deodorizers.
- ✓Paper goods — towels, napkins and dispenser refills.
- ✓Gloves, trash bags, mops, brooms and buckets — the back-of-house staples buyers restock in bulk.
How selling works
Create a free account
Sign up in a minute and open the listing form or the bulk upload tool.
List or bulk upload
Post a single lot, or upload a whole catalog of SKUs with the spreadsheet template.
Buyers reach out
Operators and distributors message you directly about the quantities they need.
Close the deal
Agree on price, pickup or freight and move the product on your terms.
Distributors: upload your whole catalog at once
If you are clearing a large overstock position across many SKUs, you do not have to build listings one by one. Create your account, then download the bulk listing spreadsheet template, fill in your products, and upload it from your seller dashboard. The bulk path turns a warehouse of overstock into live listings in a single pass — the fastest route to reach buyers at scale.
What a supplies listing needs
Buyers move quickest on listings that answer their questions up front. Include:
- ✓Product type, brand and pack size — exactly what the item is and how it is packed.
- ✓Case and pallet configuration — units per case, cases per pallet and total quantity available.
- ✓Condition — clearly note new, used or refurbished stock.
- ✓Clear photos of the product, case labeling and pallet condition.
- ✓Any relevant specs — material, dimensions, certifications or compatibility buyers care about.
Pickup & freight expectations
Delivery and pickup are arranged directly between you and the buyer. When you create a listing you can indicate which options you support:
Buyer pickup
Buyers collect from your location on an agreed date. The simplest option for pallets and large equipment.
Local delivery
Offer local delivery within your area if you can drop it off. Note any radius or fees in your listing.
Shipping
Ship smaller lots by parcel or arrange LTL freight for palletized goods. Confirm who covers cost when a buyer reaches out.
Palletized supply lots most often move by buyer pickup or LTL freight, while smaller quantities ship easily by parcel since there is no cold chain to manage. Confirm who covers freight when a buyer reaches out. See how other sellers structure their listings on the current listings page, or read the full how it works guide.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of supplies can I sell?
Packaging and disposables — containers, cups and lids, cutlery, trays, wraps and bags — plus janitorial and cleaning supplies like sanitizers, gloves, towels, trash bags and dishwashing chemicals. If it is non-perishable operating stock a foodservice business uses, a buyer is likely looking for it.
I am a distributor with hundreds of SKUs. Do I have to list them one at a time?
No. Sign up, download the bulk listing spreadsheet template, fill in your SKUs and upload it from your seller dashboard. It is the fastest way to move a large overstock catalog onto the marketplace at once.
Does Food Service Surplus buy my overstock?
No. We are a marketplace that connects you with buyers — we do not purchase inventory ourselves. You set your price, negotiate directly with interested buyers and arrange the handoff.
How much does it cost to list?
Listing and browsing are free during our launch period, including bulk uploads. We will give advance notice before introducing any fees. Featured placement, which promotes a listing to the top of relevant results, is an optional paid upgrade.
How do buyers reach me?
Interested buyers message you through the platform. You negotiate quantity, price and logistics directly and close on the terms that work for you.
Other things you can sell
List your surplus supplies today
Free to list during our launch period, including bulk uploads. Create an account and reach buyers in minutes.