Keeping kitchens running safely and efficiently has never been more important. For catering equipment maintenance companies, the ability to reduce downtime, extend the life of equipment, and stay compliant with regulations is critical – and Service Geeni is helping businesses achieve just that.

The Cost of Downtime

In a busy commercial kitchen, even a short breakdown can be expensive. A failed combi oven or fridge during service hours can mean cancelled menus, unhappy customers, and wasted stock. Beyond the financial impact, downtime also risks reputational damage – particularly in high-pressure environments such as schools, hospitals, and hotels where reliable catering services are essential.

Traditionally, many providers relied on a reactive approach: waiting for equipment to fail before sending an engineer. But with rising customer expectations and tighter service-level agreements (SLAs), this model is no longer sustainable.

Shifting to Proactive Maintenance

Service Geeni is working with catering equipment maintenance companies to shift the focus from reactive to planned and predictive maintenance. This approach ensures equipment is serviced before problems escalate, reducing both emergency callouts and costly repairs.

“Catering businesses don’t want their engineers firefighting breakdowns day after day,” explains James Lawson, Chief Customer Officer at Service Geeni. “They want systems that keep kitchens compliant, safe, and operational – while controlling costs. That’s exactly what proactive maintenance achieves.”

The Role of FSM Software

Field Service Management (FSM) software is at the heart of this transition. Service Geeni’s platform helps catering equipment maintenance companies:

• Automate service schedules: Ensuring every piece of equipment is serviced at the right interval.
• Track asset history: Providing full visibility on repairs, warranties, and compliance records.
• Reduce paperwork: Engineers log jobs digitally, giving managers instant updates.
• Spot recurring issues: Analytics highlight problem assets that may need replacing.

By making maintenance records accessible and accurate, FSM software not only simplifies compliance with food safety standards but also gives maintenance companies and their customers confidence that kitchens are being looked after properly.

Compliance Made Simple

For catering businesses, compliance isn’t optional. Equipment must meet strict safety and hygiene standards, and service records need to be easily accessible for audits. Manual paperwork is easily lost or incomplete, leaving providers exposed to risk.

Service Geeni’s platform gives maintenance companies a digital compliance trail, so every job, checklist, and service record is stored securely and can be retrieved instantly. For ceda members, this means less time chasing files – and more time focusing on service delivery.

Extending Asset Life

Well-maintained equipment lasts longer. Regular servicing ensures machines are running efficiently, helping to reduce energy usage and avoid premature replacement costs, ultimately keeping customers happy.

Service Geeni customers have reported measurable improvements:

• Fewer emergency breakdowns.
• Extended lifespan of high-value assets.
• Lower total cost of ownership for equipment.

In a sector where margins are tight, this makes a real difference.

Looking Ahead

As the catering industry continues to evolve, the demand for smarter, more efficient equipment service models will only increase. By combining planned maintenance with digital tools, catering equipment maintenance companies can differentiate themselves in a competitive market.

Service Geeni is committed to supporting catering equipment maintenance businesses with innovations that make maintenance easier, more cost-effective, and more sustainable.

Learn More

To explore how Service Geeni can help your business optimise catering equipment maintenance:
Read the full blog on Optimising Catering Equipment Maintenance

Or get in touch to see the software in action:
Book a Demo with Service Geeni

Following strong demand, Cater-Bake UK has extended its Black Friday 55% off pricing on Stima Fast-Cook Ovens into December and introduced a new Extended Warranty: 2-year parts and 1-year labour. The warranty applies retrospectively to customers who already purchased during the Black Friday promotion.

What’s included in the extended offer?

55% off the Stima Fast-Cook Oven range (VP2, VP2XL, VP3, VP3XL).

Extended Warranty: 2-year parts + 1-year labour for extra peace of mind.

Retrospective cover for early Black Friday buyers.

Stima delivers ventless, high-output, stone-baked performance for busy sites that can’t install a flue. With in-built carbon-activated filtration and an integrated extractor hood, it slots into tight spaces while hitting up to 520°C for shock cooking and that authentic stone-baked texture. The range is engineered for low energy consumption without sacrificing speed or consistency, and comes in four sizes with single- or three-phase options to suit bars, cafés, stadium kiosks, concessions, food courts, and event hatches. Made in Italy and built for peak hours, Stima lets you add pizza (and much more) without a refit.

Black Friday prices (55% off, ex-VAT)

Stima VP2 — https://cater-bake.co.uk/products/stima-vp2-fast-cook-pizza-oven/

Stima VP2XL — https://cater-bake.co.uk/products/stima-vp2xl-fast-cook-pizza-oven/

Stima VP3 — https://cater-bake.co.uk/products/stima-vp3-fast-cook-pizza-oven/

Stima VP3XL — https://cater-bake.co.uk/products/stima-vp3xl-fast-cook-pizza-oven/

Scott Robson, National Sales Manager at Cater-Bake UK, said:

“Extending the offer and adding the warranty is about trust. If you backed us early, you’re covered. If you’re still deciding, you can lock in ventless, stone-bake capability at 55% off and know we’ll stand behind the kit in service.”

Book a test run & secure December slots

Cater-Bake is prioritising December installs and training. Teams can book a test run in the Caterbase kitchen to experience no-flue, stone-baked cooking at service speed.

Get in touch

🌐 cater-bake.co.uk
📞 0151 548 5818
📧 info@cater-bake.co.uk

About Cater-Bake UK

Cater-Bake UK supplies professional bakery and catering equipment to operators and dealers nationwide, with a focus on high-performance, space-saving solutions for modern hospitality.

Aimed at bringing foodservice solutions directly to operators, Jestic has invested in a dedicated vehicle for its culinary team to provide personal demonstrations of the Brunner-Anliker brand!

Helping operators save time, labour and maintain consistent quality, Brunner Anliker’s range of vegetable cutting and grating machines is synonymous with precision, hygiene, and durability. From fries to coleslaw, onion rings to salads and even grated cheese, the GSM 5 Star, Anliker L, and Anliker XL handle it all in seconds. No stress, no mess, just perfectly prepped ingredients ready to go.

At Jestic, we’re committed to providing our customers with the very best in performance, innovation and reliability. This vehicle will allow the team to travel far and wide, bringing Brunner-Anliker’s exceptional food preparation equipment directly to customers who would like to trial it hands-on.

Each unit is maintenance-free, backed by a unique 5-year warranty, and built with a stainless-steel body and patented materials for enhanced performance and longevity. The range dramatically cuts prep time, helping commercial kitchens speed up prep, reduce labour, and deliver consistent, high-quality results.

Want to see what the Brunner-Anliker can do with your ingredients? Book a personal demo and we’ll bring the machine to your site and show you exactly how it can perform in your kitchen environment.

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For more information on Brunner Anliker and the full Jestic portfolio, please contact info@jestic.co.uk, call +44 (0)1892 831960, or visit brunner-anliker.jestic.co.uk

Hoshizaki UK proudly announce the launch of ‘the missing solution’ in its impressive portfolio of cold solutions, having launched not one, but two impressive blast chiller and freezer ranges.

Slotting into the PREMIER and ADVANCE family for uniformity, Hoshizaki Blast Chillers range from 18kg to 120kg in capacity, and are capable of cooling food from +70^oC to +3^oC in just 90 minutes. This rapid cooling minimises the duration food spends in the critical risk zone of +10^oC to +70^oC, when dishes are most susceptible to harmful bacteria.

Likewise, Hoshizaki’s new Blast Freezers vary from 10kg to 60kg capacity and can cool food from +70^oC to -18^oC within four hours. As the temperature drops, the quick-freezing results in tiny microcrystals, which are much gentler on texture and far less damaging that the large crystals caused by slower freezing methods. As a result, nutrients remain intact, structure is preserved, and taste remains uncompromised.

Simon Frost, Hoshizaki UK Managing Director, comments on the flexibility blast chilling and freezing provides chefs:

“Hoshizaki Blast Chillers and Freezers are ideal for many venues, especially those that may be batch-cooking, looking at reducing food-waste, or simply streamlining their kitchen and speeding-up service. No matter the reason for needing a blast chiller, an operator can be confident that they have the right equipment for blast chilling and freezing in a HACCP compliant, food safe way.  Ultimately, Hoshizaki blast chillers and freezers condense the typically time-consuming and space-intensive process of chilling and freezing foods, helping streamline kitchen work and protect food against bacterial proliferation.”

Hoshizaki’s ADVANCE Blast Chillers and Freezers are an excellent choice for operators prioritising efficiency and practicality. Benefitting from a Climate Class 5 rating – enabling the units to operate effectively in ambient temperatures of up to +40 ^oC  – these appliances feature removeable wire racks for 1/1 GN trays, a reversible door, and the choice between hard and soft chill cycles to suit a wide variety of food.

Hoshizaki’s PREMIER variants take things a step further and are designed with high performance kitchens in mind. These multifunctional units are capable of chilling, freezing, retarder-proving, and thawing. The intuitive display panel allows chefs to select from up to 10 saved favourite programs, with the ability to store 20 customised cycles.

Both the ADVANCE and PREMIER versions of these models are equipped with an automated safety system. As soon as food is placed inside the blast chiller, the cycle begins. Once the chilling process is complete, the unit seamlessly switches to storage mode to keep food at the right temperature. For added safety, the appliances include a HACCP compliant audio and visual alarm, meaning teams are instantly alerted in the event of power outages.

Finally, peace of mind is guaranteed thanks to Hoshizaki’s 3 year parts and labour warranty, which applies to both the ADVANCE and PREMIER blast chiller ranges.

For more information on Hoshizaki, please visit www.hoshizaki-europe.com/uk/

We are delighted to announce the imminent launch of our industry-leading variable temperature cabinets and counters – Jade MultiTemp.

The units offer precise temperature adjustment from -22°C to +8°C, giving operators complete control over storing a wide range of food types, including:

• Meat: -2°C to +2°C
• Cheese: +5°C to +8°C
• Ice cream: -10°C to -21°C

The range includes five models: a two door counter, three door counter, one door upright, two door upright and a dual door, single upright. All will follow the existing Jade footprints and build quality.

Jade Multitemps will offer caterers a fully flexible refrigeration solution. For example, temperatures can be changed to accommodate menu changes and can even serve as a temporary replacement for a broken fridge or freezer.

All models are Wifi-enabled, allowing remote monitoring and temperature adjusting, HACCP logging and trend analysis.

The Jade MultiTemp range will officially launch in January, when all supporting marketing materials will be available

Rational, the leading manufacturer of thermal cooking systems, is excited to announce its 2025 Festive Giveaway campaign.

Launching this December, chefs and operators have the chance to win a luxurious festive hamper worth £500, packed with seasonal treats and indulgent goodies, the perfect way to celebrate the magic of the season.

As part of the campaign, Rational have released its 2025 RoundUp video, highlighting the year’s innovations and successes. Hidden within the video is the Rational mini chef toy, making surprise appearances for a bit of festive fun.

How to enter:

• Watch the 2025 Rational RoundUp video, Festive Giveaway | RATIONAL and count how many times the mini chef makes an appearance.
• Submit your guess and details via the entry form on their website.

Everyone who submits the correct number will be entered into the prize draw.

Entries close on 21 December at 11:59pm, and the lucky winner will be contacted on 22 December, just in time to unwrap the incredible hamper for Christmas.

 

Full terms and conditions apply.

The future of professional cooking is here, taking shape through highly efficient kitchen solutions. Designed to empower creativity and elevate performance, for an enhanced, more sustainable, and endlessly inspiring cooking experience.

Something is coming from Electrolux Professional…

Be part of it. Visit www.electroluxprofessional.com/gb/modular-cooking-a-new-era/ to discover more

In the foodservice equipment and supplies industry, design and sales have traditionally lived in separate worlds—one driven by technical expertise, the other by relationship building and product knowledge. Today, Specifi is bringing those worlds together with the launch of Specifi Sketch, a new online tool that allows anyone, regardless of skill level, to create smart, accurate, and visually compelling kitchen layouts right from their browser.

Accessible through Chrome, Edge, or Safari, Specifi Sketch is entirely web-based and requires no installations and no CAD experience. What makes it powerful isn’t just its technology – it’s the way it reshapes how foodservice professionals communicate ideas, collaborate with customers, and move projects forward.

Lowering the Barrier Between Vision and Design

Translating an idea into a visual concept has long required specialised software and staff. But early customer conversations rarely need a full CAD drawing. Sometimes you just need to sketch an idea, walk through equipment placement, or show how a space could function.

Specifi Sketch fills that gap, enabling anyone – sales teams, dealer reps, consultants, operators – to turn ideas into visuals in minutes. Instead of asking clients to imagine a layout, users can show it. This clarity speeds decisions, reduces misunderstandings, and keeps projects moving. 

A Game-Changer for Sales Professionals

Sales teams often need to explore concepts before design departments get involved. With Specifi Sketch, they can lay out a room, place equipment, and build a preliminary quote without CAD skills. This lets reps respond faster, communicate more clearly, and deliver value earlier—creating more confident customers and a smoother path to the sale.

 Supporting, Not Replacing, Experienced Designers

For designers, Specifi Sketch offers a quick, flexible way to develop early concepts. They can sketch ideas, get immediate feedback, and shift into detailed CAD work only once a direction is confirmed. This reduces revisions, accelerates approvals, and makes collaboration with clients more fluid from the start.

A New Way for Manufacturers to Support Their Customers

Manufacturers gain a clearer, more interactive way to showcase their products. With real data and 3D visualisation built in, customers and sales teams can explore equipment in context and configure it correctly on the first pass. This leads to fewer errors, higher buying confidence, and a more seamless sales journey.

Why This Matters Now

As the industry becomes more digital, early-stage visualisation tools are essential. Traditional workflows remain critical, but they can’t always match the speed customers expect. Specifi Sketch brings simplicity and accuracy to those early conversations, allowing more stakeholders to participate and ensuring every project begins with alignment and momentum.

From Concept to Reality—Right in the Browser

Specifi Sketch isn’t just a new product—it’s a better way for the entire foodservice ecosystem to work together. It empowers sales teams, supports designers, strengthens manufacturer relationships, and helps customers make informed decisions faster. By making sketch-level design both intuitive and accessible, Specifi is helping the industry move from concept to reality with unprecedented speed and collaboration.

Specifi Sketch is here, redefining how our industry visualises, designs, and sells commercial kitchens.

Try Specifi Sketch for free today: https://en.specifiglobal.com/products/specifi-sketch/

Shire Leasing PLC is delighted to announce two further major recognitions that reaffirm our dedication to supporting ceda members and their customers with industry-leading finance solutions.

European Long-Term Growth Champion – Financial Times Ranking

Announced in October 2025, Shire Leasing has been ranked as one of Europe’s Long-Term Growth Champions by the Financial Times, securing the 300th position in their 2026 list. This exclusive ranking identifies companies that have demonstrated consistent organic revenue growth over the last decade, weathering unprecedented industry challenges and economic shifts. Our inclusion reflects long-term investment in technology, high-quality service and innovative finance products – all essential for helping UK suppliers and business customers grow sustainably.

Shire Leasing Named SME Champion of the Year

Further solidifying our reputation, in November 2025, Shire Leasing was honoured as ‘SME Champion of the Year’ at the prestigious Leasing Life Awards in Berlin, recognising our impact in expanding access to finance for UK small and medium businesses.

Our continued investment in digital lending capabilities and customer experience is helping more SMEs secure vital funding, fuelling their growth and ambition to thrive. For ceda members, this award underlines Shire’s reliability as a partner for catering equipment suppliers: our flexible finance options and fast decisions enable your customers to invest with confidence, from single upgrades to full refurbishments.

How These Wins Benefit ceda Members

• Work with an award-winning partner trusted by thousands of UK SME customers.
• Offer flexible finance solutions that help you close sales and meet diverse project needs.
• Leverage Shire’s latest digital lending technology for speed, simplicity and outstanding service.
• Access marketing and sales support designed for catering and hospitality suppliers.

ceda members: discover how working with the SME Champion and a European Growth Leader can transform your business and your customers’ experience.

Shire Leasing is committed to empowering ceda members to maximise business and support their customer base with flexible, affordable finance. To explore offering finance options or how Shire’s solutions could add value to your offering:

Visit: Shire Leasing website
Email: sales@shireleasing.co.uk
Call: 01827 689 39

As data-driven operations grow increasingly critical, your server rooms and data centres deserve more than standard air-conditioning. At Green Cooling, we understand the demands of modern IT environments — and we’ve developed tailored cooling solutions to meet them, combining reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.

Why server-room cooling matters

• Rack-mounted servers, storage units and networking equipment generate constant heat loads. Without proper cooling, that heat can lead to thermal throttling, hardware failure or unexpected downtime.
• Technical-grade cooling (not domestic A/C) ensures 24/7 operation, precise temperature control and stable humidity – far beyond what home/office-style units can provide.
• Smart, modern cooling dramatically reduces energy consumption compared to outdated or inefficient systems – saving you money and reducing environmental impact.

What Green Cooling offers

At Green Cooling, we deliver bespoke, full-service cooling solutions for data centres and server rooms, including:

• Precision air-conditioning & liquid-cooling – Our systems are designed to manage standard to high-density rack deployments with tight environmental control.
• High-density rack cooling (in-row / direct-to-chip / immersion) – Ideal for GPU clusters, HPC workloads, or any installation where thermal load is especially high.
• Free-cooling & hybrid systems – Use ambient air when conditions allow, backed by mechanical chillers only when needed – maximising efficiency and minimising energy use.
• Energy-saving tech & low-GWP refrigerants – We integrate variable-speed drives, smart monitoring and environmentally responsible refrigerants to align with your sustainability goals.
• Full lifecycle support: design → install → commission → maintenance – We don’t just deliver a system; we support you with ongoing maintenance, monitoring and upgrades so the solution stays optimal over time.

Benefits for your business

• Reliable uptime & equipment longevity – By preventing overheating and thermal stress, you protect your hardware and avoid costly downtime.
• Lower total cost of ownership (TCO) – More efficient cooling means lower energy bills, lower maintenance, and better value over time compared with outdated or inefficient A/C systems.
• Sustainability & compliance – With low-carbon refrigerants, free-cooling options and energy-efficient designs, you support green credentials and reduce environmental impact.
• Scalability & future-proofing – Whether you run a small server room or manage a large data centre, our solutions scale with your growth – and can handle future demands like AI/GPU clusters or high-density racks.

Get started today

If you are planning a new data centre or server-room build – or think your existing cooling system might be underperforming – we’re ready to help. We offer free consultations and site assessments where we’ll evaluate your needs and recommend the best cooling strategy.

Contact us now at info@greencooling.co.uk or call 01253 685 145 to speak with our data-centre specialists and take the first step toward greater efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.