Target's 2024 Project of the Year: A Star Achievement
By David Pedrette - Managing Director, Target Catering Equipment
Coventry City Football Club’s Training Ground Players Kitchen
“It’s always hard to choose just one, but, a project that made me most proud this year has to be the design, supply, and fit-out of Coventry City Football Club's new training ground players kitchen at Sky Blue Lodge. Our clients required an ultra-fast turnaround, and the Target team came together from start to finish, delivering an exceptional result.”
Crafting a Modern and Functional Kitchen
Target designed an all-electric commercial kitchen tailored to fit the newly refurbished training ground facility. The focus was to provide professional footballers and staff with high-end, healthy cuisine while avoiding the use of deep-fat fryers.
The project also involved the design and manufacture of a specialist free-standing commercial kitchen ventilation system that incorporated air supply and extraction. This included an island extractor for front-of-house open kitchen use in a low-ceiling dining area. The system featured an electrical service manifold with switchgear, powered by a Schneider distribution board with RCD and surge protection devices to ensure safety for both people and equipment. The kitchen showcased cutting-edge energy-saving technologies, including sophisticated Target commercial induction range cookers, Adande refrigeration and the advanced Hounö Invoq hybrid steam combination ovens.
Efficient Dishwashing and Flexible Storage Solutions
The project included a bespoke dishwashing system featuring a state-of-the-art Meiko passthrough dishwasher with steam condensate heat recovery system. Alongside this, we installed Target bespoke fabricated items including bespoke dishwash tabling with sinks, creating an efficient pot-wash and dishwashing area. This also incorporated a dedicated bespoke Target waste station for tray-clearing, waste-sorting, and recycling for use front of house by the players.
For food storage, Adande drawer refrigeration was chosen for its ability to switch seamlessly between fridge and freezer modes. This adaptability provided ultimate flexibility to meet changing demands.
Innovative Front-of-House Cooking Station
Reconfiguring existing front counters allowed us to create a front-of-house cooking station for cook-to-order items. This unique setup would enhance the service offerings that could be delivered by the caterers at Sky Blue Lodge, delivering a standout experience for their customers.
Overcoming Challenges with Smart Solutions
During the project, unexpected structural support steelwork impacted the original design. However, Target’s fabrication team expertly resolved these issues with smart thinking and modifications. Their proactive approach ensured there were no delays, allowing the project to be completed on time and within budget.
To ensure a seamless handover, full user training was provided by equipment manufacturers on-site. The chefs were thrilled with their new kitchen, designed to meet their professional needs.
Team Excellence in Project Management
The project was expertly managed by Target’s Charlotte Pedrette, making it one of the smoothest operations to date. Special equipment design was led in-house by head of product design Nicola Pedrette and her team, who ensured every detail was executed to perfection.
Looking Ahead…
With this prestigious project successfully completed, we look forward to the next year and the next opportunity to design, supply, and fit out a unique project that will once again make Target proud.
Ardor St. Ives - The Josper
We interviewed head chef and owner Dorian Janmaat about his experience with the Josper Charcoal oven and how it has benefited his restaurant. At Target Catering Equipment, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality commercial kitchen solutions, and we're thrilled to be a trusted supplier of the renowned Josper charcoal oven. This exceptional oven, known for its unique combination of grill and oven capabilities, allows chefs to bring intense smoky Flavors to their dishes, adding a distinct edge to any culinary experience. In this interview, We spoke with the team at Ardor St. Ives a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant about how the Josper has impacted their service, transformed their menu, and what it was like working with Target to bring this unique element to their kitchen.
Q1: What inspired you to choose Josper for Ardor?
The Josper was a perfect match for us because it’s a high-quality, well-crafted appliance that fits the Mediterranean feel of our restaurant. Since we specialize in seafood and red meats, the Josper’s versatility and robust grilling capabilities really enhance our cooking style. It brings a beautiful, smoky flavor to our dishes and creates a strong identity for the restaurant. In many ways, it’s the heart of our kitchen, tying together the atmosphere and personality we want Ardor to have.
Q2: What made you choose Target as a supplier for the Josper?
We actually heard about Target through word of mouth and were told they’re one of the best suppliers for Josper ovens. The whole process was a pleasure from start to finish. Target provided excellent communication, support, and a thorough understanding of our needs. It made the decision to work with them very easy.
Q3: As a chef, if you could recommend one ‘must-have’ Josper dish from Ardor, what would it be and why?
Definitely the on-the-bone Duroc pork tomahawk with garlic butter. It’s a special dish created by our chefs and is unique to Ardor. It requires a longer preparation and cooking process, but it’s worth it. The Josper’s intense heat and smoky flavor make this dish incredibly tender and flavorful. It’s a standout on the menu and captures the kind of dining experience we want to offer.
Q4: What do you feel the Josper oven brings to the restaurant?
It really adds a ‘wow’ factor. Since we have an open kitchen, guests can watch the chefs using the Josper, which makes the whole dining experience more immersive and enjoyable. The aroma, the sound of the fire, the presentation—it’s all part of the experience. The Josper brings a unique atmosphere that we couldn’t achieve with any other oven.
Q5: How have your first two months been since opening, and what are you most looking forward to as Ardor grows?
The first two months have been fantastic. We’ve seen a great mix of locals and tourists, and there’s been a strong, positive energy in the restaurant. Our team is in high spirits, and as we look ahead, we’re excited to develop our menu further, experimenting with the Josper to bring out even more of its unique qualities.
Q6: Overall, how would you rate the Josper oven?
It’s a 10/10 for us. It’s low-maintenance, easy to clean, and efficient with charcoal use. The team found it easy to operate, and it has seamlessly integrated into our kitchen setup. Plus, the flavor it brings to the food has helped make Ardor stand out as a dining destination. It’s everything we’d hoped for and more.
Q7: Which Josper dish has been the most popular among your customers?
The pork ribs have definitely become a favorite! We prepare them with a Spanish artisan sauce from Mevalco, which adds a unique touch. They’re slow-roasted first, chilled, and then finished off in the Josper. It’s a method that has been a real crowd-pleaser.
Q8: Since opening, what would you say has been your biggest achievement?
Receiving such great reviews and feedback from customers and other professionals in the industry has been amazing. We’re becoming known as a must-visit spot in the area, which feels like an incredible achievement so early on. Our goal now is to keep growing and hopefully gain recognition as a destination restaurant throughout the UK.
In our interview with the team at Ardor St. Ives, they shared how the Josper charcoal oven has transformed their kitchen, enhancing the flavors of their Mediterranean-inspired seafood and meats while creating an unforgettable dining experience for guests.
If you'd like to learn more about the Josper charcoal oven and its capabilities, reach out to Target Catering Equipment at 01452 410 447 or enquiries@targetcatering.co.uk.
Our team is here to answer any questions and can even arrange a demo, allowing you to experience the Josper’s impact firsthand before making a purchase
“I’ve known Target as a top supplier of Josper ovens, and they come highly recommended.
Working with Charlotte and David has been a fantastic experience, their customer service is both professional and personable. Communication has been great, and it’s truly been a pleasure to work with you.”
Target Supporting British Farming
Target have been backing and supporting British Farmers for many years as they diversify and want to achieve their own added value to the crops they grow and livestock they breed. This can take many forms and Target have something for everyone including years of experience to give good balanced advice as only another manufacturer can give to another producer.
Target have helped Farms for City Children in farthest West Wales provide the valuable rural life experience of living and working on a farm to spread the word about where food comes from and how it is produced when so many think it comes from a shop window at the local drive through take away.
Farmers have always struggled to achieve sustainable reward to cover production costs in a high welfare and highly regulated industry controlled by large supermarket buying chains that cannot cope or help the smaller farmer that the larger farmers feed off.
Its understandable that you must innovate as a farmer to get the return on investment to make it all worthwhile.
Farm-Ed in the Cotswolds came to Target to help design their new kitchen at their regenerative farming centre of excellence which showcases an amazing conference and event facility just down the road from Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddley squat farm of TV fame.
Target have also helped Mr Clarkson’s Diddley Squat Farm contract caterers for his farming enterprises develop their production kitchen near Chipping Norton to process what Mr Clarkson produces on his farm in West Oxfordshire.
Down in Somerset at Frogmary Green Farm Target helped convert a cooking skills teaching kitchen to service the amazing Farm and Field Café that enjoyed massive expansion and success during covid and has gone on to provide a wedding event space and diverse work shop space on the former chicken farm that now produces Bio Methane on a massive scale.
Up in Herefordshire Target helped Newton Court Farm start the Chapel of Apple cider farm restaurant and event space that also offers cider making tours as it produces cider for the River Cottage farmer/restauranteur/journalist down in Dorset Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall.
Locally in Gloucestershire we are very luck to have native pigs and cattle that carry the Gloucester title so when farmer Clifford Freeman heritage breeder of Gloucestershire cattle wanted help at his hotel on the Scilly Isles Target were there to help as they have also done up in the highlands and Islands of Scotland.
There is no end to what farmers can do and use their land for to develop their businesses. Target will always be here for them as a centre of excellence where they can come and visit talk to us see and use equipment that they may wish to consider adding value to food cooked using the very latest most energy efficient and special equipment available.
Check out the Westmorland Farmers Tebay Motorway Services and Reghed Centre in Cumbria as well as Gloucester Motorway Services on the M5 to see what farmers can do with the right attitude and a little help from Target Catering Equipment supporting British Farmers.
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New British Standard Gas Regulations Allow Condemned Kitchens to Re-Open
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Covid-19 has caused a lot of chaos and as a result overshadowed an important development within the foodservice industry. The release of BS 6173:2020 - the latest update of the British Standards Gas Safety Installation and Use Regulations for gas-fired commercial catering appliances was published at the height of lockdown in March of this year (2020).
The review and renewal has been made as since the release of the British Standards Gas Safety Installation and Use Regulations in 2009 it has been recognised that some establishments have been condemned and closed unnecessarily due to equipment failing tests that were not themselves accurate.
Many landlords and foodservice businesses experiencing difficult times may feel the benefit of the new regulations as some kitchens that have previously had to close due to interpretation of the former BS 6173:2009 standards and application of them, implying that kitchens were unsafe and air quality poor or at risk, may now be able to re-open by implementing methodology within BS 6173:2020, due to improved accuracy of newly cited testing procedures.
“The new regulations make compliance easier especially if you have gas fired kitchen appliances with an extraction system which incorporates variable speed control fans for the variable ventilation needs of the kitchen. Complete ventilation systems now may not need completely upgrading, providing that air quality can be risk assessed and proven to be safe by monitoring safe levels of CO2 carbon dioxide and CO carbon monoxide within the kitchen environment. Therefore, also providing financial savings for catering establishments all over the UK.” Comments David Pedrette, Managing Director and Commercial Kitchen Design Consultant of Target Catering Equipment.
What is BS 6173:2020 about?
This British Standard covers the safe installation, servicing and maintenance of new and previously-used gas fired commercial catering appliances that burn 2nd or 3rd family gases (i.e. natural gas and LPG respectively).
BS 6173:2020 applies to catering equipment such as commercial cookers, fish and chip frying ranges, fryers, ovens café boilers and urns, bain-marie units, tandoori ovens, kebab grill and barbecues.
Pedrette adds, “Here at Target we believe gas in commercial kitchens is still an issue and all electric, energy efficient kitchens are the way forward for users and operators to save money and make for a better working environment. With electric equipment you can remove the issue of harmful by-products of combustion out of the kitchen, but with gas, a naked flame, there is always going to be a source or fire which comes with serious risks, not to mention the potential for explosions associated with faulty gas equipment.”
So, for those still battling on with gas appliances, ventilation requirement risk assessments have eased but for those wanting to enjoy the full benefit of modern cooking technology, the future really is renewable resource, electric powered equipment. The gas dinosaurs will eventually die out but will live to fight another day coming out of Covid-19 with the latest BS 6173:2020 - British Standard Gas Safety Installation and Use Regulations of 2020.
For more information and advice on the latest BS 6173:2020 regulation and compliant commercial kitchen ventilation call Target on 01452 410 447 or Email here.
Target Extends Manufacturing Capabilities to Support the Fight Against Covid-19
British manufacturers Target Catering Equipment are on hand supporting the NHS, healthcare, care and public sectors in this time of national emergency with the manufacture of medical grade stainless steel equipment such as tabling, cabinets, sinks and wash stations.
With over 30 year’s design and manufacture experience, Target has the ability to confidently design, manufacture and upply complete hygienic wash systems including; commercial dishwashing systems, matress washing systems, bed pan washer disinfector systems, BA mask cleaning washer disinfector systems which combine machines specifically approved for the removal of pathogens including those of Coronavirus.
David Pedrette, Managing Director at Target says; “In a bid to help support the UK’s key workers in the fight against Covid-19 we are extending our manufacturing capabilities and prioritising all orders from the NHS, healthcare, care and public sectors, and military, who are all working so hard and doing such a great job of looking after everything.”
“With regards to the operation of our business, the safety of our staff, customers and suppliers is of upmost importance to us and we continue to follow government guidelines. With staff that are able to do so, working remotely from home, and those that are to continue working within the factory, operating in line with strict health and safety regulations and advice provided by the government and NHS.”
From a foodservice and catering perspective, Target continues to operate as usual, designing, manufacturing, supplying and supporting commercial catering equipment to all of those that require it.
Having previously manufactured bespoke equipment for the Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth II aircraft carriers and Astute submarines, Target recognises the improtance of delivering quality equipment that can be relied upon in times of crisis, where focus needs to remain on the mission in hand.
If you have any urgent requirements for the manufacture of bespoke or standard stainless steel equipment contact Target on 01452 410 447 or email enquiries@targetcatering.co.uk
Newly Launched Bistro Opts for Induction Cooking To Get Things Fired Up
A newly launched Hertfordshire Bistro is hoping induction cooking will be the difference when it comes to making guests warm to its contemporary offering based on classic British and European cuisine.
The Arbury in Baldock, which opened it’s doors just a few months ago, in a derelict former Greene King pub site, has turned to induction cooking to deliver food for its 40 covers; opting for induction cooking technology over gas as it bids to speed up the cooking process.
Martin Nisbet and partner Lucy Thompson, the pair behind the Arbury, made an enquiry to bespoke commercial kitchen specialists, Target Catering Equipment, about the possibility of introducing induction cooking into their new restaurant having previously worked with gas.
Convinced by the subsequent conversations and a visit to Target headquarters, The Arbury turned to Target for a full kitchen fit out, including the installation of an induction stove complete with induction solid top, induction plancha, fast action salamander grill, extraction system and bespoke fabrication of service hot pass, shelves, dishwasher sinks and tabling.
The whole kitchen was fitted and completed in July 2019 and in the months the bistro has been open, Martin, who operates as effective head chef, pot washer and everything in between, has been experiencing the operational and financial benefits of induction first-hand.
“The power that induction offers is phenomenal,” said Martin. “I don’t have to leave things switched on and can now do things instantaneously so, therefore, the ambient temperature is significantly less.
“I went for induction as it’s the way the modern world is heading, and I wanted to use renewable energy. Also, it’s far more pleasant to work in an induction kitchen all day than gas. It’s easier to clean and we don’t have to deal with gas burning all day. Going with induction was a win-win situation,” he added.
With his new induction kitchen, Martin can switch his salamander grill on whenever he needs it, with the fast action unit reaching full heat within just 4 seconds, as opposed to using a gas grill which would usually have to be left on for the duration of full shifts.
As someone who “hates cleaning”, Martin also benefits from only needing to carry out a simple wipe down of the units after shifts, a stark contrast to the dirty burned on carbonised black environment caused by cooking with gas.
Having saved on time, money and energy by turning to induction, Martin summed up his new pièce de résistance as a nod towards the future of commercial cooking.
“Having worked with gas for many years before opening The Arbury, I’ve noticed a massive difference between the two. It’s quite revolutionary actually and I feel quite emotional talking about it. I can’t thank the team at Target enough for helping me turn my vision into something beautiful.”
David Pedrette, Managing Director at Target Catering Equipment, said: “To hear such fantastic feedback from Martin is wonderful for what we’re trying to do. Induction has so many benefits, especially for smaller operators such as The Arbury where quick turn around and fast heat is essential. We’re delighted that Martin is so pleased and we wish him all the best with his efforts at The Arbury!”
Target is widely known for its commercial induction ranges, which have been recognised as highly sustainable products by industry body CESA/FCSI and the Carbon Trust.
For more information on The Arbury, visit https://www.thearburybaldock.co.uk/
Popular Sri Lankan restaurant chain takes cuisine to another level with Target
One of the UK’s leading, award-winning Sri Lankan restaurant chains, The Coconut Tree, is taking the industry by storm and with the help of Target Catering Equipment has just opened its fifth restaurant within three years.
It all started with a group of friends living in London and Cheltenham coming together with a vision to change their lifestyle. In 2016, their dreams were about to become a reality and it didn’t take long for the group to relocate and set up in a place they were to call home above a small pub in the backstreets of Cheltenham.
Once relocated, they realised they were sitting on something with potential and sought permission to lease the bar and kitchen of 59 St Paul’s Road, Cheltenham. After a quick renovation, The Coconut Tree was born.
It became clear after being opened and operational for a short time that the outdated and disorganised gas-powered kitchen needed upgrading in order to keep up with demands and make a safer, more comfortable working environment. Through recommendation from a friend, The Coconut Tree contacted local catering equipment manufacturer and supplier Target Catering Equipment for help.
Initially seeking advice on how to improve ventilation in the gas fired kitchen, Target recommended that they should consider switching to induction cooking technology due to its benefits of use within a small kitchen space and minimal extraction requirements.
Following trials of the equipment at Target’s demonstration kitchen, the advice was taken on board and with the money saved on not having to install a gas safety compliant ventilation system, funds became available to invest in other equipment needed for the kitchen, allowing for a complete kitchen overhaul.
The Coconut Tree engaged Target as commercial kitchen designers and equipment manufacturers to upgrade the entire kitchen, installing the latest energy saving induction wok technology along with bespoke fabricated items, specifically designed and manufactured to meet the restaurant’s unique requirements and ensure customers would be treated to only the very best Asian cuisine.
Following the success of the Cheltenham restaurant, the team of friends decided to expand their venture by opening a restaurant in Oxford and two further restaurants in Bristol, each with the help and guidance of Target to design layouts, manufacture bespoke stainless steel equipment and supply the latest kitchen equipment.
At the end of June 2019, The Coconut Tree was on schedule to open its fifth restaurant in Cardiff, all within three years of opening its first.
The team at Target, Gloucester-based family-run business that has been providing bespoke catering equipment to the foodservice industry for over 30 years, installed a range of modular equipment including wok induction hobs, ovens and grills, helping the chefs to serve up the authenticity of its renowned Sri Lankan tapas style dishes.
Rodrigo Rashinthe, Operations Director for The Coconut Tree, said; “Following a recommendation from a friend, we decided Target Catering Equipment were the perfect choice to help design our new, sustainable kitchen spaces across our chain.
“Our restaurants were getting busier and busier so we needed equipment that could cope with the growing demands of the business. The Target team offered a friendly, knowledgeable service and we couldn’t rate them highly enough for their exceptional induction equipment.”
The Coconut Tree prides itself on bringing Sri Lankan street food to the UK, where guests can experience an explosion of flavours in its wide range of vegetables, meats, fish and its famous fiery Cocotails.
Since opening, the chain has won several nationwide awards including; The Observer’s ‘Best Value Eats South West 2018 RU’, So Glos’ ‘Best Restaurant in Gloucestershire 2018’, and ‘Best New Business’ in the Bristol Life Awards 19/20, to name just a few.
Rodrigo added; “The equipment has allowed us to provide a better quality of service to our customers and our chefs are finding the innovative catering equipment technology a lot easier and safer to use.”
Target Catering Equipment is widely known for its commercial induction ranges, which have been recognised as highly sustainable products by industry body CESA/FCSI and the Carbon Trust. The company also specialises in designing sustainable commercial kitchens including kitchen ventilation systems, assisting customers with overcoming difficult kitchen ventilation and layout issues.
David Pedrette, Managing Director of Target Catering Equipment, said; “We’re delighted Rodrigo and all the team at The Coconut Tree are enjoying our equipment as much as their customers enjoy their tasty Sri Lankan dishes! We hope they continue to enjoy the many benefits of sustainable induction equipment in the many years of successful business to come.”
People's Vote Really Hits The Target!
Target Catering Equipment, a second-generation family business and sole representative of Gloucestershire at the acclaimed Family Business United awards, came out on top in a public vote against 13 other finalists in the category, which included St Austell Brewery, New Wave Marine and St Bridget Nurseries to name a few.
Gloucestershire catering equipment manufacturer crowned winner of the People’s Choice Family Business of the Year for the South & South West at the Family Business of the Year awards 2019.
Target Catering equipment has been served up a treat after being named 2019’s winner of the People’s Choice Family Business of the Year Award for the South and South West of England.
Target Catering Equipment, a second-generation family-run business and sole representative of Gloucestershire at the acclaimed Family Business United awards, came out on top in a public vote against 13 other finalists in the category, which included St Austell Brewery, New Wave Marine and St Bridget Nurseries to name a few.
Picking up the coveted award at a glitzy awards ceremony at The May Fair Hotel, London, on the 6th June, David Pedrette, Founder and Managing Director of Target Catering Equipment, said; “We can’t believe it, we’re still in shock to be completely honest! The fact we won the award from people going out of their way and voting for us is so very humbling. There were some really elite family businesses in this year’s shortlisting, so it makes the win that extra bit special.”
“We work tirelessly to ensure our customers only receive the very best products and I guess this is a way of knowing how much they appreciate our service, it’s an incredible feeling.”
Target Catering Equipment specialises in commercial kitchen design and has been providing quality, bespoke catering equipment to the foodservice industry for over 30 years.
Founded in 1988 by David and his wife Elizabeth, who is the Financial Director, the firm now employs daughters Charlotte and Nicola as General Manager and Marketing Manager respectively.
Target is widely known for its commercial induction ranges, which have been recognised as highly sustainable products by industry body CESA/FCSI and the Carbon Trust. Because of this, Target has helped to deliver thousands of pounds worth of Carbon Trust grant funding to its clients, which has assisted them in the purchasing of equipment.
The Gloucester-based company also designs complete commercial kitchens including kitchen ventilation systems, in addition to assisting customers with overcoming difficult ventilation and equipment issues - which have caused contractual problems and require compliance with strict planning and DEFRA guidelines.
David added; “On behalf of all of us here at Target, we want to say a massive thank you to all those who voted for us. We would also like to thank our extended family, our employees, as we wouldn’t be where we are now without them. All the support from our loyal customers from our hometown in Gloucester and beyond means the world to us.”
The Family Business Awards are organised by Family Business United, the award-winning magazine and resource centre that champions and celebrates the family business sector. Now in their seventh year, the awards recognise the diversity, strength and depth of family firms across the UK and seek to highlight the contribution that family firms make to the UK economy. Previous winners of the South and South West category include Thatchers Cider, Westons Cider, Brend Hotels and Hoburne Holiday Parks.
As Paul Andrews, Founder and Managing Director of Family Business United explains; “We created these awards to celebrate the enormous contribution that family businesses make across the UK. Winning one of the People’s Choice awards is truly special as it reflects the view of the public and is determined solely by an online vote. It is always great to receive recognition for your endeavours too.”
“Family firms are the engine room of the UK economy and deserve all the recognition that they can get. Target Catering Equipment are a family firm that is clearly creating the right impression and people showed their support, crowning them the People’s Choice Family Business of the Year for the South and South West 2019.”
For more information on Family Business United’s Family Business Awards, please visit their website here.
Top London Seafood Restaurant The Oystermen Switches to Induction
At Target Catering Equipment, we love helping independent businesses find cost-effective and efficient solutions to their industrial catering requirements. Recently, we’ve been working with The Oystermen, a leading seafood restaurant in London’s Covent Garden.
After significantly growing their customer base in 2016, Matt Lovell and Rob Hampton quickly discovered that their seafood street food stall was outgrowing the capacity in which they could prepare and serve their high-quality oysters. Matt and Rob soon expanded into a pop-up concept in South Kensington, before expanding a stage further into a fully-fledged restaurant; The Oystermen - Seafood Bar and Kitchen. Matt and Rob have since developed their offering to feature some of London’s most high-end seafood.
The increase in customers soon resulted in the development of the restaurant, during which Matt and Rob acquired the neighbouring premises. The restaurant was closed for five weeks whilst a large-scale refurbishment took place. This re-design involved a complete renovation of the kitchen area - for which, Matt and Rob sought the help of our team at Target Catering Equipment after meeting us at a catering trade show in Birmingham.
The team at The Oystermen requested an upgrade to induction technology from gas in order to make cooking for large numbers an easier and more efficient process. In response to the brief we were given, we began to design and build an integrated cooking suite, which included an induction plancha, fryer and SelfCookingCenter XS. We also included in the suite special induction stockpot boiling zones, and a high-level filling tap, both of which are used specifically for the cooking of seafood in large stockpots.
The commercial induction range also incorporated a solid top induction hob, suitable for multiple small pan use, and an induction plancha griddle that allows for delicate and direct cooking. The design also included filtration deep fat fryers and specialist fish refrigeration drawers. In addition, a specialist hot and cold pass that featured a heated gantry and pass-through refrigeration was also designed and manufactured.
In particular, the induction unit, has allowed the team at The Oystermen to serve guests much more quickly, which has become especially useful in the West End, in which there are a high number of pre-theatre diners.
Since installing the new Target bespoke induction suite, the chefs have experienced far fewer burns, and cleaning has become an easier task. Overall energy efficiency has also improved, having both financial and environmental benefits for the company.
We've been shortlisted in the Family Business - People's Choice Awards 2019!
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been shortlisted as a finalist in the Family United’s 2019 Family Business of the Year Awards; the aim of which is to champion and celebrate the family business sector. As a result of this, we’ve also been shortlisted in the People’s Choice Awards category. Here at Target, we’re a team of expert designers and engineers who’ve been transforming kitchens for the foodservice industry for over 30 years. We install quality stainless steel catering equipment and specialise in induction cooking equipment.
At Target Catering Equipment, we’re a 2nd generation family-run business that was founded by our Managing Director, David Pedrette, and his wife Elizabeth, Financial Director, in 1988. Their two daughters, Charlotte and Nicola, have since become General Manager and Marketing Manager of the business and have been working in the industry for over 10 years. At Target, we’re widely known for our commercial induction ranges, which have been recognised as highly sustainable products by industry body CESA/FCSI and the Carbon Trust. As a result of this, we have been able to assist our clients on being granted thousands of pounds worth of Carbon Trust funding towards sustainable induction cooking equipment.
We regularly design complete commercial kitchens, including kitchen ventilation systems - assisting customers with overcoming difficult ventilation and equipment issues - which require compliance with strict planning and DEFRA guidelines.
Our wide range of manufactured catering equipment appliances include, to name just a few, bespoke stainless-steel tabling, hot cupboards, extraction systems, induction cooking suites and induction wok ranges. Working together as a team, we assess our client’s commercial kitchen requirements, and deliver commercial kitchen designs to meet all current and future needs. We then manufacture, supply and install our state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring that all aspects of a safe and efficient commercial kitchen are delivered.
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Recognising the diversity, strength and depths of family firms across the UK, the People’s Choice Awards seek to highlight the contribution that family firms make to the UK economy. As the only representative of Gloucestershire in both of these prestigious award categories, we’re proud to be a nominee.
If you have a spare minute and think Target Catering Equipment is worthy of your vote, please head over to the website and vote for us!
Voting for the People’s Choice Award is now open and can be made HERE.
The overall winners will be announced at a glitzy awards ceremony at The May Fair Hotel, London, on Thursday, 6th June.
To find out more about the awards Target Catering Equipment have been shortlisted in, visit https://www.familybusinessunited.com/resources/family-business-of-the-year/
Family-run Catering Equipment Manufacturer Shortlisted for Prestigious Award
A Gloucester-based catering equipment manufacturer has started the new year with a bang after being shortlisted as a finalist in the prestigious Family Business of the Year Awards 2019.
Target Catering Equipment has been shortlisted in the ‘South and South West’ category of the acclaimed awards and will now come up against 13 of the region’s elite family-run businesses for the coveted accolade.
The firm, which was founded in 1988 by David Pedrette and his wife Elizabeth, has been producing quality, bespoke catering equipment to the food service industry for over 30 years.
The business is currently run by two generations of the family, with David as Managing Director, his wife as Financial Director, and their daughters Charlotte and Nicola as General Manager and Marketing Manager.
David said; “We’re absolutely delighted to have been shortlisted as a finalist in the Family Business of the Year Awards 2019. We’re celebrating turning 31 this year, so it’s a great way to start 2019!
“We’ve reached several key milestones over our long and proud history in Gloucester and consider the city and county a pivotal part of our journey. In fact, we’re the only family-run business to be representing Gloucestershire in these awards, which is an absolute honour.”
Target are widely known for their commercial induction ranges, which have been recognised as highly sustainable products by industry body CESA/FCSI and the Carbon Trust. Because of this, Target has helped to deliver thousands of pounds worth of Carbon Trust grant funding to its clients, which has assisted them in the purchase of equipment.
Target also design complete commercial kitchens, including kitchen ventilation systems and has assisted customers with overcoming difficult ventilation and equipment issues that have caused contractual problems and require compliance with strict planning and DEFRA guidelines.
David added; “Having started out as Pedrette Engineering in the late 80’s following a career as a merchant navy engineering officer, it’s been quite the roller-coaster journey, and has been made that extra bit special by having my family by my side throughout.
“I’d also like to thank all of our loyal and new customers who have supported us over 31 incredible years. From the high street restaurants to the aircraft carriers we’ve installed our equipment in, it’s because of you we’re able to enter these incredible awards.”
The Family Business of the Year Awards are organised by Family Business United, the award-winning magazine and resource centre that champions and celebrates the family business sector.
Now in their seventh year, the awards recognise the diversity, strength and depth of family firms across the UK and seek to highlight the contribution that family firms make to the UK economy. Previous winners of the South and South West category include Thatchers Cider, Westons Cider, Brend Hotels and Hoburne Holiday Parks.
An elite judging panel will pick the overall winners which will be announced at a glitzy awards ceremony at The May Fair Hotel, London, on Thursday, 6th June.
As part of the shortlisting, Target Catering Equipment has automatically been enrolled in The People’s Choice Awards 2019, which is based on votes. More information on how to vote will be revealed in due course.
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Britain's Largest Warships Support British Manufacturers
Following the success of catering equipment previously manufactured and supplied to Britain’s largest warships, the Ministry of Defence has returned to Gloucestershire based catering equipment manufacturer Target Catering Equipment for their latest marine based project.
HMS Queen Elizabeth - Britain’s Largest Warship
It all began in the year 2000, when Southampton based marine catering equipment supplier and distributor, Kempsafe, approached Target as they needed to engage a company that could fabricate bespoke stainless-steel items for their marine based projects.
With Target Catering Equipment’s Managing Director, David Pedrette, having a background in marine engineering, this made Target the perfect partner for Kempsafe. This led to Target being engaged and becoming involved with many marine projects, which included designing and fabricating bespoke items such as; stainless steel cupboards, counters, tabling, sinks and more.
With the ability to provide these services to their customers Kempsafe continued to grow as a company and in 2003 won a prestigious contract with the Ministry of Defence.
Confident with the quality of products being produced, Kempsafe commissioned Target to design and manufacture several 8 and 10 dish servery counters suitable for the MOD that would be installed on HMS Invincible and HMS Ark Royal aircraft carriers.
The project involved preparing product designs based on site visits to look at previously manufactured units and galley arrangements, gathering all remaining information available from previous manufacturers that had remained on board the ship, which included the original hand-over documentation.
Taking this information and combining it with the feedback from the ship’s crew meant that Target could redesign and improve the products they were proposing to meet the exact requirements of the MOD.
Designs were prepared, approved and signed off by the MOD. The bespoke products were then manufactured, quality control tested, inspected and delivered to the distributor for installation.
Naval chefs ready for action on board HMS Queen Elizabeth
Commanding officer of HMS Queen Elizabeth, Captain Jeremy Kyd receives his first meal onboard.
Following the success of these initial products, a year later, several 3 and 4 dish servery counters were manufactured and installed for the MOD on the Astute class submarines. And in 2009, Target were again commissioned to design and fabricate various bespoke items including, servery counters, hot cupboards and stowage lockers for what was set to be Britain’s largest and most advanced warships, the HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carriers.
Cutaway of HMS Astute Class Submarines
The Great Recession of 2008-2013 then hit UK businesses hard and pushed Kempsafe to engage an alternative equipment manufacturer which offered equipment at a more competitive rate for projects including those for the MOD. However, this was not enough to save the company. In 2016, Kempsafe went into liquidation and the company was wound up. This resulted in one of the former employees setting up a new company, Wathen Marine Catering Equipment Services Ltd. which went on to gain many of the contracts that had previously been awarded to Kempsafe, including MOD contracts.
Over the years, the MOD carried out scrupulous trials and testing, and continued issues arose with the equipment that had not been manufactured by Target Catering Equipment and so it was decided that no matter the cost, going forward the MOD were to revert to the previous product quality and specification supplied by Target.
In August 2018, Target was commissioned to design and manufacture more 3 and 4 dish servery counters for the MOD to be installed on the new HMS Astute Class submarines being built in Barrow-in-Furness.
The challenge was that the units were to be manufactured to the exact design and specification that had previously been tried, tested and approved 15 years ago, to ensure quality was not compromised again through cost engineering a cheaper specification.
Target reviewed the current manufacturing techniques to ensure identical consistency of product quality and specification. Relying on historic manufacturing archives and the knowledge of long-standing employees that remained within the company to recall the exact manufacturing procedures and high standards that had previously been used.
Target servery counters all set for installation on board HMS Astute submarines.
Units have since been designed, approved, manufactured, quality control tested and delivered on time and to the exact specification to the distributor for installation onto the latest, Astute Class Submarine vessels ready to keep the crews of our Royal Navy well fed with piping hot food.
“They say an army marches on its stomach, and we are proud to be a British manufacturing company playing our part in keeping the Royal Navy crew fed, happy and well nourished.” Says David Pedrette Managing Director at Target Catering Equipment.
British Catering Equipment Manufacturer 'Highly Commended' at Prestigious Industry Awards
The family-run business, which has been producing quality, bespoke catering equipment to the foodservice industry for over 30 years, was highly commended in the ‘Sustainable Catering Equipment Award’ for being a leading British Manufacturer of sustainable Carbon Trust accredited catering equipment.
CESA Sustainable Catering Equipment Award 2018 Highly Commended - Target Catering Equipment
Photo Credit: Catering Insight
A Gloucester-based catering equipment manufacturer was ‘highly commended’ at the prestigious Catering Equipment Suppliers’ Association (CESA) Awards 2018.
Target Catering Equipment, which has been producing quality, bespoke catering equipment to the foodservice industry for over 30 years, was highly commended in the ‘Sustainable Catering Equipment Award’ for being a leading British manufacturer of sustainable Carbon Trust accredited catering equipment.
The family-run business was praised for its sustainable induction ranges, specifically the TR-E+ induction range, during a glitzy gala dinner at the De Vere Cotswold Water Park on Thursday, November 15th.
The TR-E+ model incorporates heavy duty 4 zone induction hob, an induction plancha convection oven which provides ultimate energy efficiency within the commercial kitchen.
David Pedrette, managing director at Target Catering Equipment, said “We’re thrilled to have been highly commended in the Sustainable Catering Equipment category at the CESA Awards 2018.
“It was a fantastic event and we certainly enjoyed hearing the success stories of our fellow industry professionals. Sustainability is a very important part of our ethos here at Target, so to be recognised as a UK leader in manufacturing sustainable Carbon Trust accredited catering equipment is truly incredible.”
Target Catering Equipment has helped to deliver Carbon Trust - Green Business Funding to its clients as a accredited Carbon Trust supplier, and has also assisted customers with overcoming difficult ventilation and equipment issues that have caused contractual problems and require compliance with strict planning and DEFRA guidelines.
As a result of investing in CAD software and hardware to deliver complete 3D designs, its design and consultancy services are now being engaged by international companies - specifically China.
With eighty years of expertise, CESA is the catering equipment industry’s largest trade organisation, offering privileged access to a wide business network.
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We've Been Shortlisted!
Here at Target Catering Equipment, we’re delighted to have been shortlisted for two industry awards!
The Catering Insight Awards 2018 are recognising businesses that have excelled and overcome challenges to provide commercial kitchens of exceptional standards and quality, and has shortlisted an array of highly successful companies located from the Cotswolds to East Anglia, as well as London.
We have been recognised by the awards for the work we’ve done with prestigious companies, including the like of the Royal Navy and Pegasus Life, and are now up for ‘Distributor of the Year’ Award in the South of England category. Additionally, we have been shortlisted for the CESA ‘Sustainable Catering Equipment’ award to be delivered at this year’s CESA Conference 2018, where the theme is ‘Evolving in a Disruptive Environment’.
We’re a family-run business and we’re passionate about designing and manufacturing sustainable, environmentally-friendly commercial induction ranges which we then supply to our clients. We’re also recognised as a Carbon Trust accredited supplier, delivering sustainable commercial kitchens, and have assisted our clients in being granted available Carbon Trust funding for such projects.
Our commercial induction ranges are designed with cost efficiency, flexibility and environmental ethics in mind. With 90% efficiency rates, minimal maintenance requirements and less air handling needed, our induction suites help foodservice businesses to significantly reduce costly overheads. They can be powered via renewable energy sources, which have both cost and environmental benefits and are supported by environmental funding schemes, improving overall sustainability for businesses.
On top of this, we’ve been acknowledged for helping our clients solve issues with ventilation and catering equipment, as well as investing in software and hardware that allows us to carry out 3D designs. Due to this, we are now being engaged by international companies.
We’re incredibly proud of our team here at Target Catering Equipment, and have our fingers firmly crossed for award success! To find out more information about our products and services, please click here.
UK's First Chinese Food Diploma Launched as Industry Experiences Decline in Skilled Chefs
Fears of a demise of the Chinese restaurant industry due to lack of chefs has led to the launch of the first fully regulated Chinese-specific catering course in the UK.
Backed by the Chinese Culinary Association and Tianjin Food Group, the new Chinese Culinary Arts course, which starts next month, will look to secure the industry's future by producing 'homegrown' Chinese chefs in the UK.
The course - a mix of online learning and practical assessments - is aimed at current and aspiring chefs in the catering industry that want to enhance their skills and forge a successful career path in this sector.
It is also targeted at restaurant and hotel owners looking to increase their existing dining options as well as saving them upwards of £15,000 to recruit a Chinese chef from the Far East.
Why is the course needed?
The current recruitment process for Chinese chefs is time consuming, costly and has to overcome UK government red tape, which prevents the recruitment of chefs for Chinese takeaways - which is the UK's favourite in a £30bn industry.
At present, most Chinese chefs are recruited from overseas with owners using recruitment agents to find chefs willing to relocate to the UK. This comes at a considerable expense, which is estimated at £15,000 per chef. This does not take into account the substantial salaries that also have to be paid.
As a result of this, many restaurants are feeling the heat and facing the risk of closure because they cannot afford the sums required.
This course, the first step, aims to alleviate that by ensuring a stream of Chinese chefs - at a much-reduced cost - trained in the art of Chinese food.
It is envisaged this will re-energise the industry as a showcase for Chinese food and provide the stimulus for new business opportunities.
With growing new opportunities throughout the world for qualified chefs as well as to staff the many Chinese kitchens of Great Britain; chefs will be trained to the highest standards using the latest cooking technology designed to make kitchens greener more energy efficient, while addressing the health and well-being issues associated with old style traditional kitchens.
David Pedrette MD of Target Catering Equipment, says:
"This is the way forward for training providers to work with industry from around the world developing a global work force qualified to the highest standards".
What is the Chinese Culinary Arts course?
The course - which will follow Lu Ban workshop principles http://www.pameducation.com/portfolio/sino/ - has received significant inward investment from China to ensure that it will produce chefs of the future.
It is a level three qualification managed by Coventry-based PAM Education and run in conjunction with Chichester College Group and Tianjin 2nd School of Cuisine Food Group. Successful completion will secure a Diploma in Chinese Culinary Arts.
Course content is delivered primarily online, including weekly webinars, with practical assessments at Crawley College at the end of each term.
Topics include:
- The origin and development of Chinese food culture
- How to prepare and cook Chinese cold dishes
- How to prepare and cook Chinese hot dishes
- History and skills for making Chinese pastries
- History and skills required for Chinese dough modelling
- Development of skills for cutting, shaping and presentation
- Awareness of the importance of seasonal and regional variations
Russell Grocott, PAM Education founder and director, says;
"Our work with the Tianjin School of cuisine has escalated from what started as the design of an Education programme into a mission to reintroduce authentic Chinese Culinary Arts across the UK."
"Our programme provides budding Chinese chefs and restaurant owners with the opportunitiy to learn skills and gain a regulated qualification recognised world-wide supported by the finest Master Chefs based in China."
"Students can complete the learning programmes and practice the skills from the comfort of their own kitchens. We have fantastic support for the National Cuisine Associations of Tianjin and China and we are thrilled to introduce this unique opportunity into the UK."
Julie Kapsalis, Managing Director (Commercial) for the Chichester College Group, says:
"We are delighted to launch this brand new course, in a unique, on-line learning format."
"Part of an exciting new partnership, the project has great potential for students and tutors at Crawley College and in China to learn from each other and to develop new skills."
"Working closely with international educational institutions is important to Crawley College and to the Chichester College Group as a whole - we want to see the group develop at home and abroad."
The course commences on Monday 24th September 2018. Registration is open now with limited places available.
For more information see the following:
Course website:
https://www.chineseculinaryart.co.uk
or
Contact Jo Chappel, Head of Learning (Service Industries) of Crawley College on 01293 442 466 or by emailing on jchappel@crawley.ac.uk
Target Engaged to Help Deliver UK's First Chinese Culinary Arts Qualification
With the UK's Chinese restaurant industry suffering from a severe shortage of skilled staff, the launch of an industry recognised Chinese Culinary Arts (LuBan) Diploma qualification, specialising in Chinese cuisine, culture and culinary arts couldn't have come at a better time.
Traditionally, skills and techniques required in the Chinese foodservice industry have been passed down from generation to generation with businesses also being passed down through family members. However, with younger generations now favouring alternative careers, restaurant owners are having to look elsewhere for skilled staff.
Combine this need with the UK government's £750 million collaboration agreement to support China's One Belt One Road initiative and the result is the UK's first industry recognised Chinese Culinary Arts (LuBan) Diploma qualification.
Developed by PAM Education and Tianjin School of Commerce the Chinese Culinary Arts (LuBan) Level 3 Diploma has been created and approved by British Education qualification awarding body Qualifi.
Following multiple visits to various education providers it became apparent that traditional British training kitchens were not equipped towards Asian cuisine and were therefore unable to deliver the requirements of the course. With this in mind, PAM Education and Tianjin School of Commerce approached Target Catering Equipment as specialist commercial kitchen design consultants to prepare a training kitchen layout that would meet their exact needs and requirements.
Target, having previously worked with many Asian restaurants in the UK and recently completing a complete kitchen design for a staff canteen in a large leading electrical component factory based in China displayed the knowledge and services that were required to move the project forward to its next stage of implementation.
"Working within the foodservice industry for over 30 years, we regularly hear about the lack of skills and training available, specifically in the Asian sector. It is great that this is finally being recognised and something is being done about it as it plays a huge part within the entire foodservice industry." Says David Pedrette Managing Director of Target Catering Equipment.
Crawley College was selected as the site dedicated to the course, leading the way, offering the UK's first dedicated, industry recognised qualification in Chinese Culinary Arts. The new training kitchen was designed and featured the very latest induction wok ranges as requested by Tianjin School of Commerce, a decision highly supported by designers Target, as the technology is fast being recognised as the future of Chinese and other Asian commercial kitchens.
Designs approved, the dedicated kitchen was installed at the college and following an inspection by Tianjin School of Commerce Master Chefs, the facility was given the go-ahead to start offering the much-needed vocational skills training to a unique sector of the international food scene centred around the UK's Asian restaurant sector.
With the first course due to start in September 2018 at Crawley College, chefs and individuals either looking to begin a career or expand their knowledge and skill set within the Chinese foodservice industry are invited to enrol and open their career prospects across the world.
For more information visit: www.crawley.ac.uk/study-courses/course-list/81CCD3-Chinese-Culinary-Arts-Lu-Ban-Diploma-Level-3
Strict Planning Conditions Discharged by Target's In-House Design and Consultancy Team
Target Catering Equipment get local authority Test Valley Borough Council's strict ventilation system conditions discharged for new business's.
Having submitted a planning application for 'Change of Use' from Public House to four units with multiple uses of retail, financial services, restaurant/cafe, drinking establishment with residential flats above, Amici Catering & Co Ltd was granted planning consent for The George Hotel, Andover, subject to conditions back in December 2017.
One of the conditions restricted the listed building from use as a restaurant/cafe by prohibiting the use of cooking equipment such as ovens, grills, chargrills and deep fat fryers except without the use of an approved internal ventilation system.
Ready to move the project forward, Amici Catering & Co contacted Target Catering Equipment as specialist commercial kitchen extraction design consultants to prepare a suitable ventilation system design and specification that would adhere to the planning authorities' requirements.
A main concern was that the property required a ventilation system which could withstand the demands of a commercial kitchen whilst remaining within the property. As found with many listed building, conservation and planning officers stipulate that there must be no changes to the external appearance of the building hence this specific condition being applied.
Target designed and specified a complete commercial kitchen ventilation system to suit the proposed kitchen layout and equipment specification. As the kitchen was designed with all-electric commercial kitchen equipment, there was no requirement for a high-level exhaust to atmosphere to dispose and disperse the harmful by-products of combustion and an alternative recirculating option could be implemented.
The system specified uses patented technology that removes particulates and odours and returns air independently certified as clean.
Independent air monitoring specialists, Validair confirms "The air quality from the proposed system is very clean and maintains a level of around ISO Class 7-8 for smaller particles. The larger particles are arrested during cooking periods and for these sizes ISO Class 5-8 is seen.
This means that the air returning from the proposed system unit is around a thousand times cleaner than typical atmospheric conditions."
By specifying this type of recirculating extraction system Target has made a previously unfeasible location for a commercial kitchen within a listed building, into a completely viable option with the condition being fully discharged by the local planning authorities.
Target Bespoke Induction Range Wins in Commercial Kitchen 2018 Innovation Challenge
After battling it out against 24 of the latest innovative products developed by a range of market leading brands within the industry, the Target bespoke induction range was awarded as Bronze Winner in the Innovation Challenge 2018. The “Commercial Kitchen - Innovation Challenge” is run by the dedicated foodservice industry trade show Commercial Kitchen and judged by the show visitors along with some of the biggest buyers and innovation experts accross the foodservice and hospitality sectors.
Judges commented “It’s great to see companies like Target bringing new products and bespoke solutions to the market.”
British commercial catering equipment manufacturer, Target Catering Equipment, awarded bronze for innovation in industry challenge.
After a successful debut in 2017, British manufacturer’s Target Catering Equipment returned to this year’s dedicated catering equipment show ‘Commercial Kitchen’, held at Birmingham NEC, with a stand twice the size to showcase their very latest commercial induction products.
Priding themselves on being pioneers in the application of induction technology, Target entered their bespoke induction range into this year’s innovation challenge. Facing a number of market leading brands, Target battled it out on Day 1 to win buyers votes which would result in being put through to Day 2, where they would be in with a chance of winning a coveted Bronze, Silver or Gold award for innovation, following a 90 second pitch to some of the biggest buyers and innovation experts from across the foodservice and hospitality sectors, including; Greene King Kitchen Design and Equipment Manager – Antony Bennett, Star Pubs and Bars Food Strategy and Implementation Manager – Mark Teed and Vision Commercial Kitchens MD – Jack Sharkey, amongst others.
After progressing through round 1, Target delivered their pitch, speaking about how their bespoke induction ranges incorporate the very latest cooking technologies to enable customers to have an edge in the intensely competitive food service industry. How induction technology can reduce power requirements and energy consumption and that new computer-controlled induction generators can be programmed with different power levels and monitored for performance and use giving greater control within kitchens.
They also talked about how system faults within the induction components can be detected and engineers alerted remotely to diagnose potential faults prior to attending site, helping to minimise disruption in the kitchen during busy service times. And how enhanced efficiency improves reliability and life expectancy of the equipment, is important for management, and goes a long way to help in the running of a successful business.
And finally, how each Target bespoke induction range is individually designed and styled to suit the business’s needs and can combine other manufacturers latest cooking equipment therefore delivering the ultimately innovative cookline.
Following all the competitors’ pitches, the judges panel decided to award the Target bespoke induction range with a Bronze award for innovation and commented: “It’s great to see companies like Target bringing new products and bespoke solutions to the market”.
Managing Director of Target Catering Equipment, David Pedrette commented: “We are thrilled to have won a Bronze award for innovation, being a relatively small family business in comparison to many of the other competitors, and British manufacturers at that, it encourages us to continue in what we do, pioneering catering equipment for the future.”
Target were delighted to be one of the only manufacturers of induction cooking equipment to make it to the final and be awarded a Bronze award for innovation, proving bespoke catering equipment solutions are truly innovative.
For more information on any of the products showcased at Commercial Kitchen 2018, or any other products or services provided by Target Catering Equipment, please visit www.targetcatering.co.uk or call +44 (0) 1452 410 447.
English Vineyard Wins Thousands by Switching to Induction
English wine producers, Three Choirs Vineyards, wins over three thousand nine hundred pounds in grant funding by switching to Target commercial induction equipment. Awarded by the Carbon Trust Green Business Fund, for the upgrade of out dated inefficient gas commercial kitchen equipment at their Gloucestershire site to induction, the energy efficient alternative.
With the existing kitchen ventilation system struggling to cope with the waste heat being produced by the LPG gas cookline, combined with the rise in utilities costs, the decision was made to convert the current kitchen equipment to the latest energy saving induction technology.
Assisted by Target Catering Equipment accredited Carbon Trust suppliers, who completed the detailed energy saving assessment, the Three Choirs Vineyards applied for Green Business Funding for fifteen percent of the project cost up to the value of £5,000.
With potential energy saving figures predicted, the Carbon Trust granted the vineyard £3,942.84 towards the new equipment, which included, a bespoke Target commercial induction range complete with induction plancha, induction 4 zone solid top, induction 2 zone hob, twin tank FriFri fryer, Turbofan® convection oven and fast action rise and fall salamander grill.
The Three Choirs Vineyard, Gloucestershire now operates an energy efficient kitchen delivering top quality food with award winning wines.
For more information on the Carbon Trust – Green Business Funding opportunities to reduce energy consumption and costs when upgrading commercial kitchens contact Target Catering Equipment CALL NOW 01452 410 447
Carbon Trust Green Business Funding is limited an available on a first come first serve basis, so don’t delay in getting your application in. It costs nothing, and you could gain up to £5,000 towards the cost of new equipment when replacing in-efficient equipment.