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Celebrating its twelfth year, Gas Safety Week returns in September with two of the industry’s biggest names, First Choice Group and Hobart Service announcing a partnership with the aim of driving gas safety across our industry. Coordinated nationally by the Gas Safe Register, the registration body appointed by the Health and Safety Executive to manage the…

Meet Clive Groom, a Member of Cedabond since 2003 and now their new Chairman following the move of Nigel Quince to Commercial Director. Clive’s early career was in Hotels and Restaurants, during which Clive worked in all departments including kitchen, restaurant, bar, reception and housekeeping. He also completed an HND in Hotel & Catering Management…

Cedabond is delighted to be appointing the highly experienced Nigel Quince as their new Commercial Director following Mark Kendall’s move to Gratte Brothers Catering Equipment Ltd. Moving over from the position of Chairman, Nigel will continue the drive for even further growth following Cedabond’s record-breaking 2021 that has continued into the first 6 months of…

Given today’s fast-changing environments where catering service and maintenance is provided, service level agreements (SLAs) between customers and third-party service providers often can drive the wrong outcomes. Following the challenges and changes of the pandemic, alongside the ever growing issue to supply chain and parts availability – in a number of cases metrics that have…

After the success of the inaugural Cedabond Distributor Day in 2021, First Choice Group were asked to be the host for the buying consortium’s most recent event. Taking place on Wednesday 20th July 2022, the day brought together eight of the industry’s most prominent suppliers, using First Choice Group’s bespoke training and development facilities. Enabling dealers…

Launched in 2019, The Burnt Chef Project has been a driving force in eradicating the stigma around mental health in the hospitality industry. Now, leading global equipment manufacturer, Unox has placed its support behind the cause by becoming the charity’s first Equipment Supply Partner. Research shows that as many as four in five hospitality professionals…

The five-star Landmark Hotel opened its doors in 1899 and for the last 123 years has provided an oasis of luxury in central London – welcoming guests into their iconic Winter Garden, an eight-story courtyard covered by a glass roof. The Winter Garden Restaurant is just one of many dining areas in the Landmark which…

Unox has taken a major step towards its pledge to become carbon neutral by 2030, with the official launch of the company’s state-of-the-art new UK Experience Centre in Camberley, United Kingdom. The purpose-built site combines the very latest in sustainable materials, energy-saving systems, smart technology and the space to not only support the existing team,…

Our next Cedabond Dealer Day is being held on Wednesday 20th July at the First Choice HQ in Cannock. There will be several Cedabond Suppliers in attendance showcasing their latest equipment innovations, please click here for further information. The spaces are filling up so if you are a Cedabond Member and wish to attend please email admin@cedabond.co.uk to book…

Following a sustained period of growth in the UK and across the world, Unox has announced the appointment of three key individuals to strengthen the sales team in the UK. Having started in May, Matt Heavens and Finley Pearson join the business in Active Marketing Chef roles, while Ben Ross takes up the position of…