Cater-Bake, a leading supplier of high-quality catering equipment, is proud to introduce its latest range of modular deck ovens, designed for versatility, scalability, and superior baking performance. With a focus on efficiency and adaptability, our deck ovens provide the perfect solution for bakeries, restaurants, and catering businesses looking to optimise their production without compromising on quality.

One of the standout products in our range is the Zanolli Polis Oven, an innovative modular deck oven system that allows businesses to customise their setup according to their specific needs.

Each deck is supplied individually, giving users the flexibility to purchase a single unit or stack multiple decks, up to four high, for increased capacity.

Designed for compatibility with metric 60mm x 40mm trays, the Polis Oven offers various configurations:

• T2 models accommodate two trays per deck
• T3 models fit three trays per deck
• Additional configurations allow for further expansion based on business needs

This modularity means that growing businesses can start with a single unit and expand their oven capacity as demand increases, ensuring a cost-effective and space-efficient solution. The ability to stack units provides greater flexibility while maintaining consistent heat distribution and precise temperature control across all decks.

“Our deck ovens are designed to meet the evolving demands of the modern catering industry,” says Steven Lilley, Sales Director at Cater-Bake. “If you’re a small bakery just starting out or a high-volume kitchen looking to expand, our modular deck ovens offer a reliable and scalable baking solution. The Polis Oven, in particular, has been engineered to deliver exceptional performance with ease of use, making it an essential piece of equipment for professional kitchens.”

With durability, efficiency, and precision at the heart of its design, the Polis Oven and our full range of deck ovens stand out as an indispensable addition to any commercial kitchen.

For more information about the Polis Oven or to explore our full range of catering equipment, contact our team on 0151 548 5818.

How will an Open Course benefit you or your team?

Open Courses are perfect for individuals who want to take part in high-quality training in a group setting with people in similar positions from different organisations.

How do Open Courses differ to in-house training?

As you may know, Maguire Training provides outstanding in-house/virtual training for teams in individual organisations. This is tailored, bespoke and uses your organisation’s values, processes and policies, intertwined with our 25 years of experience, to provide a seamless and valuable learning experience.

A similar approach is used in our Open Courses, we utilise our industry-leading expert’s longstanding knowledge creating a valuable learning experience and an excellent networking opportunity. Individuals from different organisations join these sessions and bring a whole new perspective on the topic, sharing experiences from different workplace cultures, policies and practices.

Here are some fantastic comments we have received from delegates of our most recent Open Course:

 “Great couple of days and a lot of food for thought to take back to the office. Nice group to work with too!” 

“Really engaging workshop, lots to take away which help me in my and my teams development. The trainer was very engaging.”

“Great course. Great group. Great trainer. Absolutely recommend.”

“Great course with actionable tips to take away and apply in my own role, I learnt a lot – thank you.”

Why Choose an Open Course?

Networking

Unique opportunity to network with like-minded people.

Industry Experts

Draw from the knowledge of expert trainers and guest speakers.

Support

You will have support from the trainer and our excellent team.

CPD Certified

You will receive CPD points and a certificate upon completion.

Plus, ceda members will receive 10% off any Open Course! Take this opportunity to learn and network.

To register your interest for any of our Open Courses, contact opencourse@maguiretraining.co.uk.

For more information, email courteneyclark@maguiretraining.co.uk or call us on 01623 810505.

You can find our full 2025 Open Course schedule below:

ceda is proud to launch its new mental health and wellbeing working group, cedaWellbeing.

At the end of 2024, ceda announced the formation of its new working groups structure to focus on some of the most important topics facing the catering equipment and foodservice industry. Mental Health & Wellbeing was identified as a key focus area and so cedaWellbeing was born.

The Group, made up of ceda Members, the Academy, the Board, Partners, and external specialists, has been established to provide a place where industry specific resources, training and information can be accessed as well as providing activities and events that help to break down the stigma of mental health issues.

A dedicated area of the ceda website has been created to house the information and resources, as well as details of events and activities. The website also contains a link to the Samaritans website for immediate support in a mental health crisis.

ceda’s Community Development Manager, Steve Hemsil explains, “We want to provide meaningful mental health and wellbeing signposting and resources to anyone in the industry; from engineers to Managing Directors; sole traders to multi-million-pound companies. We want to breakdown the stigma of mental health and provide a platform for anyone in the industry to find the assistance they may need. The information is available free of charge, and anyone can access the webpage.”

Perfectly modelling the working group structure of collaboration, community and connection, cedaWellbeing is supported by ceda Associate Member, and hospitality industry mental health powerhouse, The Burnt Chef Project. Its Founder, Kris Hall, is delighted to be involved. He said, “Mental health support should be accessible to everyone, and ceda’s new wellbeing working group and website are a significant step in ensuring individuals and businesses across the catering equipment industry have the resources they need.

“At The Burnt Chef Project, we are proud to support this initiative and continue our mission to break the stigma surrounding mental health. By working together, we can cement a better future for hospitality and provide essential support for those who need it most.”

Hayley Scott, Design & Implementation Manager at Catering Equipment Support Ltd, is a part of the new cedaWellbeing working group, and ceda Academy Leadership Team member. She is passionate about raising mental health awareness in the industry. She said, “It is exciting to be involved in an initiative that brings the catering equipment community together to tackle the stigma surrounding mental health. cedaWellbeing provide events and initiatives to our industry that will encourage people to talk and reach out for help should they need it.”

The Group kicked-off proceedings with a webinar in January where future initiatives and events were discussed.

On Friday 28^th March, ceda is encouraging its Members and Partners to hold an open coffee morning for staff to meet-up and check-in with one another in the office or on the road. ceda will be providing Members and Partners with resources they can display during the event to make people aware of the mental health and wellbeing support that is available.

Anyone with ideas or wanting to collaborate with the Group, or those wishing to know more can get in touch (anonymously, if preferred) via the cedaWellbeing webpage: ceda.co.uk/ceda-wellbeing/

Please note, cedaWellbeing is NOT a mental health support provider. The Group exists to raise awareness and offer signposting to resources and training that is available to the catering equipment industry. Anyone who needs immediate mental health support should contact the Samaritans on 116 123. The Burnt Chef Project should be the next port of call for anyone in the industry needing specific mental health support: Text BURNTCHEF to 85258.

Adande Refrigeration is set to return to The HRC Show next month to highlight why quality refrigeration is essential for commercial kitchens. As a leading manufacturer, Adande will be showcasing how its award-winning drawers help chefs streamline workflow, reduce long-term costs, and maximise kitchen space.

This year, the focus will be on Bulk Storage Units, featuring three layers of Adande drawers that can be configured as fridge-only, shallow, standard, or with Blast Chill functionality, offering unmatched flexibility for busy kitchens. Adande will also be shining a spotlight on its Chef-base drawers, built to support heavy cooking equipment like Unox ovens.With sustainability and longevity being key focuses in current kitchen operations, Adande continues to lead the way with low-energy refrigeration and its 5-year UK warranty, more than double the industry standard.

Dealers, chefs and industry professionals are invited to Stand H1260 at the HRC show, where they can be one of the first 15 visitors on the stand to grab an exclusive goodie bag!

Register to attend the show today!

Stand 470D is set to be a must-visit for ScotHot exhibition visitors this year as Mechline prepare to showcase a raft of new hygiene-led solutions. This includes Mechline’s brand-new range of LED flying insect killers: CaterTTract+ and CaterZap+.

Designed to take the key characteristics of the original CaterZap range to the next level, CaterZap+ models manage flying insects in an effective and environmentally friendly way. This is thanks to a combination of Mechline’s powerful electric grid and advanced, LED lamps which mimic UVA light (315-400nm) for optimal insect attraction and instant extermination. What’s more, these lamps use 50% less energy and last twice as long as a typical UV lamp.

Mechline is also excited to be previewing the AquaTechnix TX-i. Designed with the most advanced electronics on the market, Mechline’s intelligent TX-i boasts a whole host of benefits including a super-smart instant shut-off valve, extended battery life, and enhanced anti-bacterial properties

Mechline’s award-winning HyGenikx Air and Surface Sanitisation System will also be returning to the spotlight at ScotHot 2025. This advanced wall-mounted unit uses germicidal UVC technology to eradicate viruses and bacteria, including common foodborne pathogens like Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli, and Norovirus. Coupled with routine cleaning practices, HyGenikx is a game-changer for maintaining exceptional levels of cleanliness and safety.

Another key product on display will be the BioCeptor, a combined system specifically designed to capture and break down FOGS before they cause problems in kitchen drainage systems. Field trials have demonstrated that BioCeptor, which uses BBA approved GreasePak Fluid, breaks down FOGS and extends grease-trap emptying from an average of 28 days to an impressive 12 weeks*. With few moving parts and powered by a fully recyclable long-life battery, BioCeptor is a cost-effective and energy-efficient solution to FOGS management, especially when paired with Mechline’s Food Waste Stainer which too will be on stand 470D.

For further information about the exhibition, visit www.scothot.co.uk. To learn more about Mechline Developments and its products, visit www.mechline.com.

*For more information on BioCeptor Testing and Field Trials download this pdf.

MKN and Jestic Foodservice Solutions have announced the launch of MKN UK Distribution.

The all-new venture brings closer together the existing relationship between premium German commercial equipment manufacturer, MKN, and foodservice brand experts, Jestic Foodservice Solutions to expand the MKN brand into a wider range of dealers and key accounts nationwide.

MKN UK Distribution in partnership with Jestic will offer customers a wide range of benefits included reduced administration, enhanced technical support and improved availability. Significantly, the new partnership will handle all market importation paperwork, as well as holding stock at Jestic’s Paddock Wood ready to be despatched to site as and when required by customers.

Already cooperating closely in the UK market, MKN UK Distribution is a natural evolution of the current partnership and close working relationship between the two businesses. MKN retains its existing UK team to work closely with existing customers, who can continue to choose direct service and support via existing channels, from MKN should they wish to do so.

Alongside all of this, the new venture offers customers and prospects the added benefits of Jestic’s experienced and knowledgeable culinary team, a comprehensively equipped test kitchen facility, as well as an experienced team managing a wide range of specialist logistics to ensure that orders are smoothly handled from start to finish.

For more information on the MKN UK Distribution venture visit the Jestic website.

Precision Refrigeration, the Thetford based Foodservice Refrigeration manufacturer, is proud to announce the grand opening of its new purpose-built manufacturing facility in Huizhou, China. Spanning an impressive 250,000 square feet, the facility is outfitted with cutting-edge automation technology, reinforcing the company’s commitment to innovation and positioning it for robust growth in the Chinese and Southeast Asian markets.

“This new facility represents a significant milestone for Precision Refrigeration in China,” said Nick Williams, Owner and Managing Director of Precision Refrigeration. “The integration of state-of-the-art automation not only increases our production capacity but also solidifies our ability to meet the growing demand for our high-quality refrigeration solutions in the region.”

Since establishing its presence in China back in 2012, Precision Refrigeration has steadily expanded its footprint, now employing over 100 dedicated professionals in the country. The new Huizhou factory is designed to support the company’s long-term growth strategy, enhancing operational efficiency whilst continuing to offer customers a highly customisable array of products.

Key highlights of the new facility include:

Extensive Manufacturing Space: A sprawling 250,000 sq ft of purpose-built manufacturing space designed for maximum efficiency.

Advanced Automation: The latest in sheet metal and insulation automation technology to streamline production and maintain rigorous quality standards.

Maximum Flexibility: A separate dedicated bespoke product production line giving the flexibility to offer both mass-produced standard products and customised items to the ever evolving needs of its customers.

The opening of the Huizhou factory marks a new chapter for Precision Refrigeration in China. From its humble beginnings with its first Chinese factory in Shenzhen back in 2012, the company has solidified its position as a market leader in high-quality foodservice refrigeration within the region.

Precision continues to serve the UK, European and Middle East markets from its UK production facility in Norfolk. Established in 2008, the company now employs 65 people in Thetford.

For more information about Precision Refrigeration and its new facility, please visit www.precision-refrigeration.com or contact sales@precision-refrigeration.com.

Sammic is proud to introduce the Emulsionizer PRO 1.0, an innovative accessory exclusively available for the HORECA market. This ground-breaking tool enhances culinary preparation by seamlessly integrating blending, filtering, and emulsifying into a single step, optimizing efficiency and elevating food texture quality.

The Emulsionizer PRO 1.0 is a high-quality stainless steel filtering attachment with interchangeable perforated bases, designed to work in perfect synergy with the Sammic XM-12, a powerful and compact hand blender. This combination enables chefs to achieve ultra-smooth textures and perfect emulsions, making it ideal for a wide range of culinary applications, from soups and sauces to purees and plant-based milks.

Key Advantages of the Emulsionizer PRO 1.0:

• Unmatched Versatility: Allows for the extraction of fine essences, preparation of smooth purees, and the creation of stable emulsions and delicate sauces.
• Efficiency & Time-Saving: Reduces preparation time by merging multiple processes into one, enhancing kitchen workflow.
• Durable & Hygienic Design: Made of high-grade stainless steel, ensuring longevity and easy cleaning for continuous professional use.

Available exclusively for the HORECA sector, the Emulsionizer PRO 1.0 can be purchased as a standalone accessory or as a bundle with the XM-12 hand blender for maximum efficiency.

For more information, visit Sammic’s website or contact your authorized distributor.

Mechline Developments has expanded its pest control provision through the addition of two new flying insect products: CaterTTract+ and CaterZap+.

Designed to take the key characteristics of the original CaterZap range to the next level, CaterZap+ models manage flying insects in an effective and environmentally friendly way. This is thanks to a combination of Mechline’s powerful electric grid and advanced, LED lamps which mimic UVA light (315-400nm) for optimal insect attraction and instant extermination. What’s more, these lamps use 50% less energy and last twice as long as a typical UV lamp.

This same LED lamp is also used in Mechline’s brand-new CaterTTract+ model. However, rather than using an electric grid for fly elimination, CaterTTract+ uses an infused glue board. This glue board removes flying insects discreetly and hygienically with no scattering body parts, making it HACCP compliant and an ideal solution for food prep areas as John Newell, Director at Mechline Developments, details:

“Fly killers are a necessity in working kitchens, especially come Spring/Summer when temperatures rise, and flies thrive! Having serviced this market for many years, we at Mechline are extremely close to the needs of our customers, and understand firsthand the difficulties around managing flying insects – in all areas of the commercial kitchen! Take food prep areas, for example, here you need effective pest control but cannot have electric grids due to the risk of scattering body parts and contamination. This is why we’ve introduced two new models of insect killers – CaterTTract+ with glue board for food areas, and CaterZap+ for everywhere else.

“What’s more, as both models are now LED, they are compliant and ready for the future legislation* change, which won’t allow fluorescent lamps.

 “With these two new products, kitchens can take control of the pesky issue of flies in an environmental and effective way.”

Designed to be shatterproof, both CaterTTract+ and CaterZap+ use glass-free lamps with sheath for extra protection against breakages, and conform to International Standards (UKCA, CE and IEC certified. EMC & LVD accredited)

For more information on Mechline or the CaterZap+/CaterTTract+ range, please visit www.mechline.com

*Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (2012) (the RoHS regulations).

Tricon Foodservice Consultants are delighted to announce the opening of its Singapore office.

The UK headquartered international foodservice consultancy already has London and Dubai offices, and operates throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The addition of a third regional office will allow the business to make strides in the fast-growing Asia Pacific region.

The area is a significant, and active, marketplace for the Foodservice and Hospitality industries, and it has long been the intention of the Tricon ownership to operate directly from an Asia office. Whilst the company has successfully delivered management & design consultancy projects in Hong Kong, Beijing and South Korea via its London office, the establishment of a dedicated Asia-based office is the natural next step and will triangulate Tricon’s international footprint to cover the Asia Pacific market.

Singapore was chosen as Tricon’s office location based on its central position within the area and it is hoped that the office will act as a hub to win new business throughout the wider Asia Pacific region.

Tricon CEO, Mike Coldicott, explains the move, “We’ve been wanting to open an office in the Asia Pacific region for many years, but it has always been about finding the right individual to lead the endeavour. We now believe in Adam we have found the right individual to lead Tricon Asia forward to the next level of its growth and development.”

Adam O’Connor comes from a hospitality background and has spent over 30 years in the industry, holding leadership roles at Compass Group, Starbucks (Alshaya), and Rational, before founding his own business, Cashel Global. Having lived and worked in Asia for more than a decade, he has developed a deep understanding of the region’s diverse hospitality landscape.

“I had been working with Mike and the team on several projects,” says Adam. “During a conversation over dinner, we recognised a shared vision and set of values. Taking on the role of leading Tricon’s expansion into Asia Pacific felt like a natural next step for all of us.”

Adam’s business partner will now take sole charge of Cashel Global leaving Adam to focus on developing and growing Tricon’s Asian marketplace.

“Adam is bringing a wealth of experience to his new role as Director at Tricon Foodservice Consultants (Asia Pacific) pte Ltd, and we couldn’t be more pleased with his appointment”, adds Mike.

The pair will now meet to formally kick-off operations. Tricon Singapore officially opened for business on 1^st February 2025.