Launched today, ceda, in conjunction with The Burnt Chef Project, is conducting a catering equipment industry-wide survey on mental health.

Everyone in the industry is urged to complete the survey and have their say. By doing so you will directly help shape the future of mental health support and resources in our industry. The results will influence the support available to colleagues across the sector, now and in the years to come.

This survey is designed to help us better understand mental health and wellbeing across the catering equipment and hospitality manufacturing sector. It is open to everyone in the industry, covering all job roles, and will allow valuable data to be collected and analysed. The results will give ceda and The Burnt Chef Project insight into which roles, areas and demographics need the most support, meaning they can provide dedicated resources and advice to the individuals in the industry that need it.

“Mental health is often overlooked in the manufacturing and supply side of hospitality, yet the pressures, deadlines, and expectations are just as intense as those faced in kitchens and front of house,” says Kris Hall, Founder & CEO, The Burnt Chef Project. He continues, “By working with ceda on this survey, we’re shining a light on the realities of our sector and creating the foundation for meaningful change. Only by listening to the experiences of those on the ground can we build a healthier, more sustainable industry for everyone.”

Hayley Scott, Design & Implementation Manager at Catering Equipment Support Ltd is a champion of mental health awareness in the industry. She sits on the cedaWellbeing working group and is a member of the ceda Academy Leadership Team. She says, “This survey is a huge step in the right direction! Mental health and wellbeing are being spoken about now more than ever and we need to keep the momentum moving forward to keep breaking the stigma. By taking part in this survey, you will help to shape future resources and support for mental health and wellbeing that is specific to our industry.”

The survey is anonymous and designed for ALL job roles within the sector. It has been designed to be short and simple to complete:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CEDAwellbeingsurvey

The survey will be available to complete until Friday 31^st October 2025.