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London debut attracts big brands to Commercial Kitchen comeback show Leading brands have snapped up stand spaces at Commercial Kitchen’s much-anticipated London debut show this 23-24 September. With the show almost sold out, organisers have revealed a preview of some of the brands sharing new product innovations and technologies at this year’s event.
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and Viessmann Refrigeration. Commercial Kitchen’s charity partner, The Burnt Chef Project, will also have a presence at the show, raising awareness of mental health in the sector. For visitors looking for design advice and inspiration, Commercial Kitchen’s lead partner ceda will be hosting their popular advice clinic. They will also be showcasing excellence in design, specification, fabrication and fitting on a host of
any return exhibitors have increased their stand size
professional kitchen and hospitality projects in the ceda Awards
in anticipation of a fruitful two days of much-needed
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networking and innovation-sharing. Among the
With the organisers continuing to add to the exhibitor list, the
returning brands are UNOX UK, whose MD Scott Duncan recently
show remains “a must-see event [that] brings to life the innovation
said “UNOX UK is delighted to have supported the Commercial
for the future” (Nathan Griffin, Operational Excellence Manager,
Kitchen show since its launch and we’re excited to be a part of the
Whitbread). Visitors can expect to discover a huge range of
show’s debut in London. It’s fantastic to be able to get together
innovative products and keep up-to-date with industry trends,
with industry friends and colleagues again after so long and what
especially as the event is now co-located with its award-winning
better place to do it. We’ll be showcasing our new products and
sister shows, lunch! and Casual Dining.
demonstrating our commitment to innovation once again on the
Living up to its reputation as “a fantastic platform to experience innovation in our industry” (Ross Ingleson, Group Executive Chef,
stand.” Also returning to the show are Adande Refrigeration, Carpigiani,
Signature Pub Group), visitors can also look forward to the show’s
Hupfer, Jestic Foodservice Solutions, Lincat, Meiko UK, Metcalfe
biggest Innovation Challenge yet, which will be showcasing more
Catering Equipment, Regale Microwave Ovens, Retigo, Synergy
new products than ever before. Entries into this year’s competition
Grill and True Refrigeration. Jestic’s Sales Director, Steve Morris,
include products from Capital Cooling, Carpigiani, CK Direct, Duke
commented on the quality of the visitors at the last edition, saying
Manufacturing, Environmental Products & Services, ETI Ltd, Filta
“we saw as many quality buyers on the first day of Commercial
Environmental, Hupfer, Jestic Foodservice Solutions, Klipspringer,
Kitchen as we have done in three days at other shows.”
Lincat, MCS Technical, Metcalfe Catering Equipment, MKN GmbH
The show, which celebrates its belated fifth anniversary this year, has confirmed a ream of first-time exhibitors, including
& Co. KG, Pro Foodservice Reps, Quintex, Retigo, rexmartins, Synergy Grill and UNOX UK.
AutoQuotes UK, Capital Cooling, Catra, Cold Store Group, Inox
“A fantastic show, attracting some of the biggest names in
Fabrications, Karakuri, Mechline, MKN GmbH & Co. KG, Mobilchef,
the industry. Moving to London will only add gravitas to what is
Norgroup, Pro Foodservice Reps, Quintex and Total QSR.
already a must go to event,” says Simon Xavier, Executive Chef at
This dedicated industry event covers everything required to
The Restaurant Group Plc.
run, refurbish or build a commercial kitchen, including cooking
Commercial Kitchen 2021 takes place on 23-24 September at
equipment, refrigeration, kitchen gadgets, storage, warewashing,
ExCeL London and is co-located with lunch! and Casual Dining.
waste management, ventilation, fit out and design. A regular visitor
Registration is free and strictly for members of the trade only.
at the show, Martyn Clover, Head of Food at Tortilla, commented
For more information and to register for your free trade pass,
that “Commercial Kitchen is one of the key events of the year.
please visit www.commercialkitchen.co.uk and use priority code
Innovation in our industry is moving so fast that the chance to see
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everything in one place is not to be missed.” Other brands exhibiting at the show include Aco Building Drainage,
Altro,
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Duke
Manufacturing, Environmental Products and Services, ETI Ltd, Filta Environmental, Jongor Hire, Klipspringer, MCS Technical, Multivac, Nelson, Purifed Air, rexmartins, Rimex Metals UK, Shelfspan, Univent, Valentine Equipment, Victor Manufacturing 46
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