Question:

Banquet chef requires the following in stainless steel material, where to procure?

Replies:

1. Please contact John Ward at ceda Member company ‘Scobie McIntosh’ – email John.Ward@scobie.uk as he has said that they can do the fabrication. Please refer to Scobie Catering Service Limited – ceda
2. They look like specific sized pastry cutters. I would have thought any good fabricator would be able to make these in S/S.

Question:

EKF 1064 UD convection oven. Require 1 of the elements as per parts manual – 1 x pn 01202660

Replies:

1. Angel Commercial should be able to assist with this: https://www.angelcommercial.co.uk/contact-us/
2. Commercial Catering Spares stock them. Please refer to Commercial Catering Spares Ltd – ceda 
3. This is an EKA oven, Gambles are selling them in the UK. But not sure if they are stocking spares!

Question:

Please can you ask about where I can get something like this: https://www.cheftools.co.uk/products/item/the-volumespray-food-spray-gun 
It’s not something I have come across before and I have an enquiry for one!

Replies:

1. www.goodf.co.uk – speak with Paul on 0844 334 5232
2. You can only purchase from Chefstools as they are the importers. Believe as a distributor you only receive a 10% discount. They also sell Pacojet units too.

Question:

We are seeking a company that can service the following appliance? UK agent?
Manufacturer: ICIS Ice Cream Machine
MOD:SSI-300T
SN:IC030550007
Apparently the following at fault:
SE406008002 gearbox
SE305001600 drive belt
SE310001000 white bearing
ICMBSERVKIT300T- all seals and beater blades.

Replies:

1. I would of potentially of thought the service company that work along-side Jestic / Malibu maybe able to assist on this one. Certainly would be my first call.

Question:

We are looking for the following:

1 x gas freestanding wok burner

1 x gas griddle with oven under

By the same manufacturer so this can be suited.

Replies:

1. Blue Seal do the Griddle / Oven set up but I am not sure if they do a Wok cooker.
2. Charvet – refer to their PRO800 series. Contact Gary Allen via gary@charvet.co.uk or 07872 008968

Question:

Can any member please recommend a good photographer they use for their projects who covers the London/SE area? Thank you.

Replies:

1. We’ve not used but had one recommended to ourselves (so we’ve no history with).
   Paul Mason
   Viewpoint Actionmedia
   Email: paul@actionmedia.co.uk 
   Tel: 01494 680850
   Mobile: 07836 685470
2. Here is the lady we’ve used for our photography in the past. She is very professional and takes superb photos – really suitable for publishing (or so editors have told us!).
   Contact: Susannah Fields Photography Email: Hello@susannahfields.co.uk
   Corporate, Charity, Hospitality & Portrait Photography: www.susannahfields.co.uk
   Wedding Photography: www.flashfields.co.uk
   Family Photography: https://susannahfields.zenfolio.com/p420580864
   Event Photography: https://susannahfields.zenfolio.com/p838812498
3.  I highly recommend Frasershot here. “Frasershot Studios – Commercial Photography” https://frasershot.com Fantastic company
4. I know a good food photographer called Majella, who operates under the name “Pavlova & Cream”  http://pavlovaandcream.com/london-kitchen-social Not sure how much of a recommendation she would be for heavy equipment etc
5. Paul Fuller who is the professional photographer that I know well and personally, he’d be do a great job for the ceda member and be interested to speak with the ceda member, or any other members in the London / South East area.
   Email: paul@paulfuller.co.uk
   Mobile: 07946 352680
   Website: paulfuller.co.uk 
6. We recommend Andy who would be very happy to help with any photography (or filming) projects you have coming up.
   Contact: Andy Heathcote
   AndyHeathcote Photography Ltd
   Mobile: 07834 594 767
   Email: hello@andyheathcote.com
   Website: andyheathcote.com

Question:

Is there a UK distributor for the following:

• ‘Suzumo’ sushi preparation equipment.
• ‘JAC’ bread slicing equipment.
• ‘Castelli Forni’ equipment.

Replies:

1. Jac is by Mono.
2. ceda Member ‘General Catering Ltd’ has said ‘Due to a link we have with our other company Jeros UK we are able to supply JAC bread slicers. Please contact Amjad Alikhan via Tel: 01302 340742 Email: amjad@generalcatering.co.uk
3. Please contact Richard Toye – Director at ceda Member company ‘GastroNorth Ltd’ via 07812 046888 or richard.toye@upnorthgroup.com who has a  client friend who has some surplus to requirements new suzumo rice tumblers and a negrini machine that he wants to sell (March 2021)
4. I don’t think any of these have UK representation – their bases are in Canada (for the sushi!) France and Italy.

Question:

Could you please confirm if you know where we can purchase the brand “Kamado Joe” BBQ Grills?

Replies:

1. Costco are selling them (March 2021)
2. BBQ world, these are a domestic product and are being used in commercial kitchens more and more.
3. As an alternative the ceda member could look at Big Green Egg if they have no joy locating Kamado Joe. They’re pretty much the same type of BBQ.
4. Here is the UK website https://kamadojoe.co.uk/  and you can find dealers from there.

Question:

We have had an enquiry requesting a recommendation for a wine cellar designer, can you assist with some suggestions at all please? It is for a project in London.

Replies:

1. ceda Member ‘TAG Catering Equipment Ltd’ will be able to assist by working with DeManincor UK. We’ve produced bespoke wine rooms/cellars for The Dorchester and Julie’s. These are fully temperature and humidity-controlled rooms for storing wines in the right environment. Hopefully, we can assist the member. Happy for my/our details to be passed on.
   Kind regards,
   Dean Kahl
   Marketing & PR Manager / 01920 877007 ext. 307
   Email: dean@tagukltd.com
2. ceda Service Member ‘Square One Interiors’. Please contact Lee Martin – lmartin@squone.co.uk Tel: 01455 241207 Website: squone.co.uk
3. Refer to https://www.winearchitecture.co.uk/ – they’d have to pay but then it is a specialist area.
4. Roy Wilson at Wine Storage Solutions Ltd has asked that you contact him. Tel: 01608 645083 Email: info@winess.co.uk Website: www.winess.co.uk
5. Ben Austin at Tanglewood. Email: austin@tanglewoodwine.co.uk Tel: 01932 348720 Website: tanglewoodwine.co.uk

Question:

I am looking for a commercial bbq smoker manufacturer. Can you help?

Replies:

1. ceda Member ‘FSW Catering Equipment & Gas Services Ltd’ – We are currently in the process of manufacturing bbq smokers – please feel free to pass on our details – Frank Winterbottom, Managing director. Email: frankwinterbottom@fswgasservices.co.uk Tel: 0161 943 0268
2. Buddy commercial smoker.
3. These are the best known for their smokers and one range is also a barbeque – I think they import from the states: https://www.commercialbbqsmokers.co.uk/?imt=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAmrOBBhA0EiwArn3mfGJyI5o2Q3ZJ1zge3M4NYOPGo0XUNhKYCaj–tX3d0aIQ7jx0LOpeBoC3dMQAvD_BwE
4. Bradley smokers.
5. Dawnvale imported a unit so contact them.
6. Contact Lee Preston at INOX fabrications www.inoxfabrications.com