Catering Insight

Refrigeration manufacturer True Refrigeration EMEA is set to announce a major warranty extension across its entire product range, with all equipment now covered for seven years parts, labour and compressor as standard. The new warranty - upgraded from five to seven years - applies to all True products sold across Europe, the UK, and Ireland. News of the extension will officially be shared with partners visiting its stand at Host Milano from Friday. Full story at the link below (link also in comments) 👇 https://lnkd.in/eTNYRYws

British manufacturer Mechline Developments is gearing up to make a strong impression at Host Milano with a triple-pronged focus on hygiene, sustainability, and operational efficiency. Over the past year, it has been working closely with its international dealer network, engaging in open dialogue to better understand the evolving challenges that foodservice operators face across different markets. And that has shaped its approach to the Milan show, according to market development director Gary Thacker. “What we’ve heard time and again is a rising need for better hygiene practices, effective FOG management, and smarter water use," he says. Full story at the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/enzVfthD

Catering equipment wholesaler HG Stephensons Ltd. has paid tribute to its former managing director Michael Stephenson, who passed away last week after a battle with lung cancer. In a statement, his son and current managing director, Henry Stephenson, said he would be sorely missed and was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. “Not only is his loss deeply felt by our family, but also by his many friends and colleagues," he commented. https://lnkd.in/eyha-miT

Sustainability is high on the hospitality agenda, but that doesn’t always correspond to the right outcome when it comes to kitchen projects... ...as we discovered during the first ever Catering Insight roundtable outside of the UK. Held at MKN Global's impressive HQ and production facility in Wolfenbuttel, Germany, visiting dealers from the UK candidly discussed the challenges and opportunities they face as they embark upon a new carbon frontier. Thanks go to Wayne Bennett at MKN UK, Holger Burgtorf, Jonathan Greep from HCE Foodservice Equipment, Matthew Gallagher from CDS Wilman, Richard Steade at ABDA Design, Sally Medina, CFSP at ifse and Simon Lloyd at Lloyd Catering Equipment Read how the conversation went at the link below (link also in comments) 👇 https://lnkd.in/e6JBXEhV

Hobart UK will be bringing three of the UK’s most respected chefs to Host Milano, it has revealed. Nathan Outlaw, Lisa Goodwin-Allen and @Thom Bateman will be special guests of the commercial catering specialist in Italy as part of a VIP delegation set to be treated to a tantalising first glimpse of Hobart’s newest cooking range. Full story below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eCBBnkhq

What keeps the CEO of one of the biggest family-owned foodservice equipment manufacturers awake at night? Steve Maahs - whose father Jerry founded Alto-Shaam, Inc. 70 years ago this year - revealed the answer to that question in an exclusive chat with us yesterday. He was in the UK to officially open the brand's first ever self-owned UK HQ and training centre in Milton Keynes, and he took time out of his busy schedule to discuss: 💥 The importance of the UK and European market to its global growth 💥The meaning of true innovation in the industry 💥Why he thinks 2026 could bring big pricing challenges for the industry 💥Why he is determined for the company to remain family-owned Click the link below to read the full interview (link also in comments) 👇 https://lnkd.in/enQky3xN

Pentland Wholesale Ltd Wholesale has vowed to end 2025 on a high after unveiling 75 brand new models across its Blizzard and KoldBox brands. From display refrigeration and combi ovens to ice cream displays and wine coolers, the latest additions span every corner of the commercial catering market. Full story at the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/e7wka5yP

Sharp microwaves has been exclusively distributed in the UK and Ireland by R H Hall Foodservice Solutions since 1995, answering operator demand for simple, reliable and durable machines which are easy to use. Following 30 years of that arrangement, R H Hall has now entered into a direct contract with the Sharp factory in Japan, heralding a new era for their partnership in the UK. So how will the arrangement benefit customers? Full story at the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eDgcD_TV

South Coast Catering Ltd has been recognised for helping to keep Greene King’s kitchens in peak condition after landing an award at its annual ceremony for service contractors. The Weymouth-based outfit, which is part of the The Airedale Group, landed the ‘Above and Beyond’ accolade at the pub group’s annual Repairs & Maintenance Contractors Awards. The award are judged on performance-related repairs and maintenance, including service, quality, process and pub feedback, supported by qualitative input from surveyors and the procurement team. Full story at the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/ei6kvY95

A London restaurant is facing a major legal battle with the local council after a planning dispute over the installation of commercial kitchen equipment escalated into criminal proceedings. Brothers Ahmet and Sahin Gok, who have operated Meze Mangal on Lewisham Way for more than 20 years, have been hit with a £2.5m confiscation order under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) – legislation typically reserved for serious criminal cases. The case stems from a complaint made several years ago regarding cooking odours and kitchen noise that led to the brothers investing nearly £50,000 in a new extraction system to address the issue. Full story below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eirnXiE6