EAT. DRINK. SLEEP May 2016
Pro Kitchen
CEDA Grand Prix Awards 2016 Shortlist CEDA received a large number of entries for the 2016 Grand Prix Awards which celebrate the skills in design, specification, project management, and client support delivered by CEDA members for a wide variety of successful foodservice facilities. Talking about the 2016 entries and the challenge at arriving at a shortlist for the awards to be presented during the CEDA Conference on 15 April at the St George’s Park Hilton, Burton upon Trent, Adam Mason, CEDA director general, comments, “Aside from overcoming the everyday challenges that our members face in terms of tight deadlines, challenging spaces, historic buildings and tight budgets you will see they have delivered remarkable design and support to create inspirational front-of-house and back-of-house spaces. “The scale and calibre of projects in the 2016 CEDA Grand Prix Awards shortlist speaks volumes about the reputation and professionalism of our members who are working alongside individuals and teams from Michelin starred chefs to the hippest city centre bars. Our judges Brian Booth and John Savage have had a hard time arriving at this shortlist and now they have the tough task of finding the winners and overall winner for 2016.”
Small Projects Member Modo Commercial Kitchen Design Project Oriole Bar Client Nightjar Brief To create a new destination cocktail bar at the site of the historic Cock Tavern set in the heart of London’s Smithfield Market Judges’ Comments Modo delivered to their customer’s very specific requirements in a difficult, tight space Member CHR Food Service Equipment Project The Dawnay Arms Client Martel Smith Brief Create a modern kitchen from limited financial resources Judges’ Comments CHR installed an excellent energy-saving kitchen on a very tight budget exceeding their client’s expectations Member Vision Commercial Kitchens Project North St Standard, Bristol Client Standard Bar & Kitchens Brief Design the main bar and kitchen with Standard’s unique urban feel to withstand the demands of a casual dining environment Judges’ Comments An awkward building structure, local residential issues, the client demanding a quick installation were all handled by the Vision team on budget and on time
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Medium Projects
Member C & C Catering Equipment Project Ynyshir Hall Wales Client Ynyshir Hall Country House Hotel Brief To produce a kitchen the client is proud of that will have the wow factor and will enhance the food that Michelin Star Chef Gareth Ward and his team create Judges’ Comments C & C worked tirelessly with the client to realise an outstanding kitchen Member TAG Catering Equipment Project Frederick’s Restaurant Islington Client Nick Segal Brief To replace a 25-year-old kitchen in a Grade II listed building with serious power restrictions Judges’ Comments TAG developed ground-breaking technology integrating refrigeration, cooking and warewashing with a remote total control monitoring system Member CHR Food Service Equipment Project The Drunken Duck Client Martel Smith Brief Knock down walls to produce an open area electric, ideal kitchen layout Judges’ Comments CHR produced a superb new kitchen in just two weeks in the middle of winter while the pub continued to operate from a temporary kitchen
Large Projects Member C & C Catering Equipment Project Liverpool ECL (Exhibition Centre Liverpool) Kings Dock Client ISG/Centerplate Brief Create a catering infrastructure for this large multifunctional building including a CPU and numerous eating and drinking areas Judges’ Comments C & C produced different catering outlets that satisfied the diverse needs of the ECL to the great satisfaction of the client Member CNG Foodservice Equipment Project Fenwick’s Food Hall Client Fenwick Newcastle Brief Create a series of designs for individual food areas within the new food hall Judges’ Comments CNG finished a difficult phased installation creating unique food service areas to the client’s complete satisfaction and delight
Member Inox Equip Ltd Project Victory Services Club London Client The Victory Services Club Brief Refurbish kitchen and ground floor restaurant Judges’ Comments A complex project and a difficult site challenged Inox who delivered an excellent solution that impressed the client Member YCE Catering Equipment Ltd Project Resorts World Birmingham Client Genting Casinos Brief Design and install eight separate kitchens with different briefs and food offerings Judges’ Comments This large and demanding project was handled with great skill by YCE
Outstanding Customer Service Member ScoMac Catering Equipment Project Sainsbury’s Café Self-Clearing Trolley Roll Out Client Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd Brief Nationwide refurbishment and repair of client’s Café self-clearing trolleys Judges’ Comments ScoMac exceeded the customer’s expectation in this massive three week project Member TAG Catering Equipment Project Le Monde Hotel Edinburgh repair Charvet cooking station Client Le Monde Hotel, Edinburgh Brief Repair Charvet cooking station Judges’ Comments In just three days and hundreds of miles away from their base, TAG went and repaired the equipment which local companies said couldn’t be done. This saved the day for the client before their busiest period during the Edinburgh festival Member Vision Commercial Kitchens Project Crab & Boar Inn and Woolpack Inn Client Cirrus Inns Brief Design and install main kitchens and ventilation Judges’ Comments Following these two projects Vision’s level of service has led to two further projects from the client