Question:

Does anyone know of a wholesaler of Thermodyne other that just Advanced and Kitchen Restaurant Projects please?

Replies:

1. We believe that only Advanced and Kitchen Restaurant Projects can help.
2.  Maybe NWCE Foodservice equipment – https://ceda.co.uk/members/nwce-ltd/
3. Contact FSW Catering Equipment & Gas Services Ltd’ – https://ceda.co.uk/members/fsw-gas-services-ltd/
4. Monarch Catering Equipment – https://ceda.co.uk/members/monarch-catering-equipment/ if they wish to discuss their selection of fully refurbished Thermodynes.

Question:

Does anyone know the UK distributors for Bongard FG438 Orion Evo Ovens?

Replies:

1. Mono
2. As Bongard are part of the Ali group whether Mono or one of the other cooking equipment companies in the group can supply?

Question:

I have a customer who has a smashed door glass in a Hobart combi that parts are now obsolete. The customer does not have the budget to replace the combi so has asked me to try and find a second-hand replacement door for a Hobart – CSD2012E – 81832919

Can you ask the membership if anyone has one for spares or scrap? Thank you.

Replies:

1.  Try Caterquip – Tel: 01733 777777
2. A member has said they have posted on the engineer’s forum for you.
3. Could Ramco help? View: https://ramco.uk/
4. My first thought would be to contact Hobart themselves; we deal with them quite a lot and they are always very accommodating. John.stewart@hobartuk.com may be able to help.
5. I don’t have one but there is a company in Bridgend called M&M catering and they do a lot of hire and also buy in second hand machines they may have something.

Question:

Where in the UK can I purchase Spark Arresting Grease Filters from please?

Replies:

1. Try CK Direct – Tel: 01733 230378
2. If they mean kitchen extract baffle filters, LTS make them. Email MD Bob Leigh robert@leightec.com
3. Longar or Veritech. Although they are not certified as spark arrestor, none of them are.
4.  Ian Levin is a very good guy on anything ventilation.
5. Yes we do spark arrester filter if you could let me know the size of their existing filters I can get a quote and lead time prepared – Robert Leigh of LeighTec. Email: robert@leightec.com. Tel: 01405 752401. Mobile: 07951 743708. Website: www.leightec.com
6. Die Pat can supply them; however, they are a special-order item and they do not keep them on the shelf. Contact helen.brady@die-pat.co.uk stating what size and quantity you require, and they can put a request in with their purchasing team to advise on prices and lead times.
7. Contact Longar Industries for their Data sheet for the Spark Arrester baffle filter.
   Tel: 01264 332993 Website: www.longar.co.uk Email: rachel@longar.co.uk

Question:

What is the best 3D software for producing models and high quality renders? For both catering equipment and the wider interior side of things. Thank you

Replies:

1. 3ds Max with a Vray plugin to render. Excellent results.
2.  We use Autodesk Revit, which suites our needs and the needs of the wider project based construction industry.
3. 3d studio max would be the one for very high-end renders for interiors (from memory it is expensive.)You could also you Revit (also expensive) or Sketch-up.

Question:

How are all responding on costs for projects thereafter Brexit deadline suggested October 2019 when being requested to provide fixed costs?

Replies:

1. We are telling clients that we will order before 31 October and store at client cost with off-site valuation or we cannot fix costs.

2. We have spoken to all of our supplier manufacturers that bring the equipment in from Europe and they have suggested to us that they will not and cannot guarantee prices. They have suggested as much as a 10% increase could be levied just down to the currency fluctuations and more for new tariffs if no deal is reached.

3. We’ve added a standard clause detailing;

1) Any tarifs that maybe imposed after 31st October will be added to existing quotes as appropriate.

2) Given the slide in the value of the £ it’s possible that manufacturers may impose price increases with little or no notice, should these happen they will be applied to exiting quote.

Question:

Does anyone know of a subcontractor for PVC Wall Coverings that would work in the Yorkshire area?

Replies:

1.  We’ve used HCS before, they’re actually based there – http://hcsyorkshire.co.uk/
2. There is a company based DN12 4LH  (think Doncaster area)  called Igloo surfaces ltd. Email: Sharon@igloosurfaces.com Tel: 01709 329117
3.  HCS Yorkshire Ltd. Colin Nash. Based in West Yorkshire
4.  Try Colin Nash at HCS – Hygienic Cladding Solutions.
   Mobile: 07766 655816
   Email:  enquiries@hcsyorkshire.co.uk or colin@hcsyorkshire.co.uk
   Website:  hcsyorkshire.co.uk
   Address: 16 Chestnut Way, Adel, Leeds, West Yorkshire. LS16 7TN
5. We have used Bioclad to supply the materials and they usually advise on what subcontractor to use to install depending upon where it is and the availability of installers at the time. Bioclad, Unit 1 Greengate, Cardle Park, Harrogate, North Yorshire, HG3 1GY.
   Tel: 01423 857816
   Email: joe.kay@bioclad.com
6.  I’m sure Kirk can help, all correct cards etc for construction.
   Contact: Kirk Hooker
   Email: kirk@commercialcoverings.co.uk
7. We use a company called HCS, who are based in Leeds.
8. Hygienic Cladding based in Yorkshire. Not sure if they are still trading so enquirer will need to check.
9.  Please contact Commercial Coverings – Kirk Hooker.
   Email: kirk@commercialcoverings.co.uk
10. A company called Bio Clad based in Huddersfield.
11. Scobie McIntosh can help – contact Jono Macmillan.
    Email: McMillan@scobiemcintosh.com
    Switchboard: 0845 5040 466
12. Sigma Catering Equipment can help. Contact Selina Ferry
    Email: Ferry@sigmacateringequipment.co.uk
    Tel: 0191 2636363
13. Peter Wilson at Commercial Coverings can be contacted via Sigma Catering Equipment.
    Tel: 0191 2636363
14. Please see below details. (I can highly recommend this company).
    Matty Hardy
    Contracts Manager: Hygienic Wall Systems Division
    JJS FLOORING & HYGIENIC WALL SYSTEMS
    244 Price Street
    Birkenhead
    Merseyside
    CH41 3PS
    Tel:  0151 650 0043
    Mobile: 07870 986 035
    Email:  matty@jjs1.co.uk
    Website:  jjs1.co.uk

Question:

Please ask our members if they can recommend any UK supplier of the following please?

• Freestanding professional kitchen fermenting cabinet.
• Good quality professional countertop dehydrating unit, s/steel 6 tray.
• Herb refrigerator freestanding.

Replies:

1. I would suggest contacting:
   CHR Equipment Ltd
   Astar House
   Fourfields
   Bamber Bridge
   Preston
   PR5 6GSTel: 01772 499 774
   www.chrequipment.co.uk

Question:

Can anyone recommend a company who can install an acoustic ceiling in a school dining room?

Replies:

1. There is a company is the North East who might be worth contacting. I’m not 100% sure they do acoustic ceilings, but might be worth asking. The gents name is Stephen Wake.
   Fulwell Ceiling Contracts Ltd
   178 Fulwell Road
   Sunderland
   Tyne & Wear
   SR6 9QTTelephone:  0191 5481419
   Mobile:       07930521714
   Website:     www.fcc-ltd.co.uk
   Email:         steve@fcc-ltd.co.uk
2. Scobie McIntosh are happy to help.
   Please contact Jono McMillan
   Email: Jono.McMillan@scobiemcintosh.co
   Switchboard: 0845 5040 466
   Website: www.scobiemcintosh.com

Question:

Does anyone know of a company other than Elro or Kuppersbush who offer bratt pans with cooling lids please?

Replies:

1. Therma via Electrolux may do this type of kit
2.  MKN