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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…

For a second consecutive year, First Choice Group, the UK’s leading supplier of genuine OEM spare parts, accessories and consumables is partnering with leading equipment manufacturer, MKN, to host a regional heat of the prestigious LACA School Chef of the Year 2022 (SCOTY) competition. The jewel in the crown of the education catering calendar, LACA…

MKN has added a unique pull-out solution to allow easier service and maintenance of its SpaceCombi and Junior built-in appliances. The new MKN Roll In & Out System overcomes the common challenge of servicing and cleaning built-in combi steamers, saving time and money because only one member of staff is needed to pull the appliance out. A first…

The Apprenticeship standard developed by ceda Members is now on to its third cohort, and the association is keen to see the next group of students be the largest yet! Officially called the Commercial Catering Equipment Technicians Apprenticeship Standard (No. ST0791), the scheme has already seen two intakes since its launch in February 2020. ceda,…

MKN has made two new appointments to its sales and marketing team as part of its continued growth strategy in the UK. The appointments of Richard Robinson as Regional Sales Manager and Donna Town as Sales & Marketing Assistant will support the growth of MKN and its customers, enhancing sales and after-care service for dealers…

Since opening its first UK store in 2020 during the Coronavirus pandemic, healthy fast food and casual dining chain, Kauai has served over 200,000 customers at their Edinburgh store. Despite such significant customer footfall, not one of their staff has caught Covid during this time. This is not however, purely down to luck but, according…