Who are we?

Based in the Cambridgeshire town of Peterborough since 2002, we’ve quickly established ourselves as one of the UK’s leading suppliers of kitchen ventilation and extraction systems to the catering industry.

We’ve invested in state-of-the-art equipment which enables us to design, manufacture and install high quality commercial kitchen extraction and ventilation systems at a competitive price with fast turnaround times.

Whilst our experienced and reliable team ensures we can provide you with the knowledge and expertise to help you realise your project and, once installed, deliver a first class follow up service.

Our customers range from small hotels and independent restaurants through to public sector clients such as schools, colleges and care homes as well as major high street food chains – we pride ourselves on delivering an efficient, high quality, bespoke service to them all.

What we offer

Whether you’re designing a brand new kitchen or updating an old one, the whole process can be quite complex.
Here at CK Direct we can guide you through your project to ensure you choose the right components that will work together to deliver a well designed, safe and efficient kitchen that will last for years.

We also work closely with regulatory bodies so we can provide you with the latest advice and guidance on choosing and maintaining your extraction and ventilation system so that it meets the requirements and best practice outlined by The British Standard and the Health and Safety Executive.

Here is an outline of the components CK Direct Ltd can manufacture and install for you:

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Lincat Limited supplies a wide range of products for cooking, holding and display of food, the majority of which are manufactured in the company’s well-equipped factory in Lincoln.

Lincat products benefit from a comprehensive 12 months on-site warranty (24 months for Opus 700 and Opus Combi Steamers) and are usually available for prompt delivery from stock.

Three times winners of the coveted ‘CEDA Best Supplier’ award, Lincat has a long track record of support for its extensive dealer network.

Major product ranges include:

Opus 700
Medium-heavy duty prime cooking equipment for larger pubs, restaurants ad staff dining facilities.

Silverlink 600
The UK’s leading brand of light-medium duty modular prime cooking equipment with over 140 separate models.

Lynx 400
Countertop electric light duty cooking equipment.  Ideal for smaller catering operations and for stand-by use in larger kitchens.

Opus Combi Steamers
A range of high-specification combi steamers including innovative Opus SelfCooking Centers.

FilterFlow
A range of automatic water boilers featuring a unique in-built water filtration system for high quality beverage production.

Panther
Mobile and static hot cupboards; stainless steel general purpose trolleys; and a range of restaurant trolleys and dumb waiters.

Seal
Heated, refrigerated and ambient food display merchandisers in a range of styles to suit every application.

Lincat also manufactures: pizza ovens, convection ovens, toasters and a range of stainless steel kitchen furniture.

The LIEBHERR family business was established in 1949 by Hans Liebherr. The success of his first mobile crane was the foundation on which the company flourished. Today LIEBHERR is acknowledged as a supplier of technically innovative user-oriented products and services in numerous fields, including refrigeration.

Our main categories are Upright service cabinets, chest freezers, ice cream freezers and wine storage cabinets.

Over the years the family business has grown into a group of companies, employing a workforce of 32,600 in more than 100 companies on all continents. The group turnover is in excess of 8 billion euro and the company is still wholly owned by the LIEBHERR family.

Refrigeration production commenced in 1954.  LIEBHERR is recognised as one of Europe’s leading suppliers of quality and energy efficient fridges, freezers and wine storage cabinets. In addition LIEBHERR manufacture a Mediline range of cabinets for the medical / laboratory market.

All commercial models are designed, built and tested in the LIEBHERR factory in Lienz, Austria.

All models run on environmentally friendly hydrocarbon refrigerants as standard and are covered by a 2 year parts and labour guarantee.

LIEBHERR have been awarded the ISO 9001 quality management standard also the ISO 14001 environmental management standard.

Sales:   lgb.refrigerationsales@liebherr.com

Aftersales: lgb.refrigeration@liebherr.com

A Drawer Like No Other…

It’s true that refrigerated storage is essential to any type of kitchen and depending on the type and complexity of the operation Adande has manufactured a range of models to meet most, if not all the demands of the modern foodservice operation.

Suppliers are driven by fulfilling the unique needs of challenging customer necessities, as well as navigating problems due to increased pressure on kitchen space, ergonomics & optimising stock and workflow for efficiency.

With an extensive range of modular drawer types, Adande’s Hold the Cold® technology is more relevant than ever. The fundamental difference in technology coupled with the design of the insulated container ensures cold air stays with the food despite frequent opening, resulting in – temperature stability, improved food quality, longer shelf life for food, less food waste and lower energy use – No competitor product matches this performance!

Add to that fridge-to-freezer convenience (precise incremental control by degree from -22°C to +15°C) with modular options whether stand alone or within a range or cooking suite, the Shallow, Blast Chill or Matchbox drawers conceive ultimate flexibility from a single 13 amp plug.

Multiple industry and foodservice awards testify to the technology and the benefits add up – not only in terms of innovation, but moreover with energy efficiency, robustness, and sustainability too.

Karl Hodgson, Adande’s Sales Director, is adamant of its benefits to the industry and case studies are available from aficionados of Adande products from different sectors of the foodservice industry each giving their unique take on how they utilise Adande equipment in their own operations – from Michelin star to QSR.

“We’re always extolling the DIFFERENCE in technology and performance, but Adande drawers are as versatile and innovative as the unique Chefs using them, and that really is a good comparison too!” says Karl.

There are ongoing benefits, of course, often overlooked, that are beyond the patented technology – for instance, customers profit from low operating costs, but also from optimum ergonomic efficiency, space saving worktop and ease of access/replenishment and drawer management convenience.

Add to that the strength and durability of the drawer runners (isolated from freezing air), together with patented horizontal magnetic heated seals (with a 2 year warranty); and it’s easy to appreciate the thoughtful product design that minimises key component exposure to damage and the accumulation of debris, thus contributing to a fully refurbishable lifecycle aiding customer sustainability targets.

Karl Hodgson, summarised, “2017 saw Adande recognised and awarded both in the UK and internationally.
2018 will see more development and innovation to complement the range providing sustainable refrigeration technologies that meet real customer needs in food storage, display and service.”