CFSP, the professional qualification
specific to the Food Service Industry
CFSP is for ambitious Sales, Marketing, Customer Service personnel with 3+ years experience in the Food
Service Industry
The CFSP logo means industry recognition for you and your company.It improves your competitive edge and demonstrates the
full breadth of your knowledge to your colleagues and customers.
Companies that have staff who are involved in the CFSP programme benefit from the broad level of Food Service Industry knowledge that their staff have demonstrated in gaining the CFSP accreditation. The following companies support the programme.
3663 First for Foodservice is the UK’s leading foodservice company with sales of over £1 billion a year.
We deliver quality ingredients, finished products and equipment to the catering industry.
You'll find us straightforward and 'down to earth', so things never get too complicated or tied up in red tape. We're confident, modern and always focused on offering a world-class service to our customers.
Abode is dedicated to offering our guests the very best. From the finest local specialities and most memorable city locations, to unique surroundings and ambiance, our hotels are destinations in themselves. We are totally dedicated to making your stay simply exceptional. Whether you visit us for a relaxing break or a business meeting, an intimate meal with friends or a fairytale wedding, our attention to detail, quality and tradition will make your time with us unforgettable.
We try and source our produce responsibly. We buy the finest, fully traceable, 21 day-aged beef from Scottish pastures. Our fresh chickens and eggs are free-range! All of our pork is outdoor reared and RSPCA Freedom Food approved.
Le Bistrot Pierre are informal, friendly and lively bistros. Our ethos is: “Great value, delicious cooking in a busy, buzzy atmosphere from a friendly and professional team enjoying themselves”
At Bunzl Lockhart, we stock and distribute a wide range of catering equipment for the purposes of storing, preparing, cooking and serving food.
We are part of the Bunzl Group, one of Europe's fastest growing distribution specialists, and our customer base includes leading companies across all market sectors including Hotels, Restaurants, Pubs and Clubs, Leisure, Healthcare, Education and Business and Industry.
Cantech Kitchen Ventilation was formed by the Mansfield Pollard Group to provide high quality kitchen canopies and their associated ventilation services, utilising the latest design technology and fabrication techniques already available to the company. Our aim is to provide a product that is designed to blend sympathetically with the style and look of the kitchen such that, when installed, it becomes the focal point of the room.
Design is vital to the success of Cantech and we are proud to be one of the major contributors to HVCA DW172 – the industry standard for the design and manufacture of Kitchen Ventilation Systems.
As with all Mansfield Pollard products, Cantech canopies are manufactured to ISO 9001 quality assurance certification.
Increased attention to the risk of fire in kitchen ventilation systems has brought fire rated ductwork into the Cantech portfolio. This product is available either as part of the package or on a stand-alone basis.
The Carford Group was founded in 1976 and has grown into one of the UK's largest Catering Equipment Service companies and Catering Equipment distributor. We employ around 120 staff from our 13,000 sq ft premises in the south of England.
Our catering equipment service department DIRECTLY employs 60 catering equipment service engineers who provide service support throughout UK, dealing with gas, electric and refrigeration equipment.
Furthermore, we operate our own Fabrication division, producing stainless steel equipment and ventilation systems.
The Carford Group are one of Angelo Po's largest UK distributors, we also supply many leading brands of heavy and light commercial catering equipment and provide total after-sales back-up.
The Carford Group stands out as a professional specialist that can provide the total solution.
In addition to supplying catering equipment from the world's best manufacturers and our own in-house manufacturing facilities, we also offer project management, a design service and 24-hour service support.
Caterers who care about their work really do come to Carford.
Catering & Leisure Supplies are the UKs largest importer of compressed gas cartridges. We have extensive experience in the handling and shipping of these cartridges.
Our markets include catering, sports, hobby, industrial, science, education etc.
Brands owned by us include Cream Supplies, Soda Supplies, Best Whip, Mr Creamy etc
Whether you quote or specify catering equipment, CaterQuotes lets you access up to the minute prices, brilliant full colour pictures and all the associated documents you need relating to our published products. This year we are now handling CesaCad the industry’s AutoCad library which is available within CaterQuotes or free online at www.cesacad.co.uk.
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Situated on prestigious Jermyn Street, St James's in the centre of Piccadilly & Mayfair London, the Cavendish Hotel offers the ultimate in luxury and convenience for visitors to the UK's Capital London, whether for business or for pleasure. The Cavendish Hotel London is perfectly located in central London for those seeking the thrill of London's theatres, world class shopping or maybe just to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
This modern, stylish Piccadilly building has remained at the forefront of London hotels for the past few centuries.
In the Edwardian era The Cavendish London was run by Rosa Lewis, the infamous "Duchess of Duke St." Famous throughout London Society for her hospitality and cooking, The Cavendish Hotel London continues this tradition today - the attentive staff, variety of facilities and the meticulous care in all the services offered will ensure your central London hotel stay is as enjoyable as possible.
Cavendish Maine have substantial experience, recruiting for positions from sales and marketing to all areas of management, including sales, technical, operations and project management, up to and including board level.
Our clients are diverse too. Within the vending and catering industries we work with distributors, equipment and supplies manufacturers, coffee roasters and service providers.
Our clients include: Local companies to global manufacturers and brand owners including many household names.
Point of pride: Always going the extra mile to find applicants who are perfect for the brief, and building long-term relationships with clients and candidates.
CDIS~KARM is one of the leading catering design consultancies in the country with experience in all market sectors providing design and project management to clients with facilities of all sizes from coffee bar to bulk military feeding. With a uniquely comprehensive knowledge of all the associated services and in-depth understanding of the economic, environmental and social considerations for the catering function CDIS~KARM are able to provide a design solution bespoke for your needs. www.cdis-karm.com
CESA is recognised as the largest and most influential membership association representing over 130 companies involved in the manufacture, import/export, distribution, installation & servicing of commercial catering equipment.
CESA’s role and objective is to further the interests and raise the standards of the industry; promote the welfare of its members; provide sustained representation to UK and EU government departments and regulatory authorities; active co-operation with other trade associations in the UK & worldwide; collaboration between suppliers engaged in Food Service Equipment sector.
Control Induction are a small company specialising in manufacturing
commercial catering equipment, in particular Induction hobs and planchas.
What we offer
What we do
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In our team we have over 100 years combined experience of commercial and domestic cooking equipment and 30 years combined experience of induction cooking.
CPS Catering Equipment are specialists in equipment supply to the education sector with facilities for large schemes in the East and West Midlands
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Dawson Food Service Equipment (Dawson MMP Ltd.) supply over 300 catering equipment products from four of the world’s most highly respected and innovative brands. Our 2010 catalogue features many of the catering industries most widely used products, including washing systems and warewashing units from Comenda, Lainox combination ovens, convection ovens, blast chillers, specialist bake off ovens and holding and regeneration cabinets, together with suited and modular prime cooking equipment from Rosinox and Mareno.
Intelligent innovation and ecological efficiencies, without compromising the cooking process is at the heart of our product development programme, resulting in the manufacture and introduction of quality products with genuine green credentials.
Dawson Food Service Equipment - Four Brands, 300 products, one standard!
De Vere Daresbury Park is a modern venue for business, leisure - or a mix of the two. It’s our 20 flexible high-tech meeting rooms and free wireless Internet access in public areas that makes it the perfect meeting and training venue. We know our business, and can help you organise yours without fuss. And getting to us is easy, with Manchester International and Liverpool Airports less than 30 minutes and Warrington Bank Quay station only 5 miles. After your work, enjoy our health club - a dip in the indoor pool or a massage is the perfect end to a busy day, before a drink in the bar and a meal in our new Steam, Bake and Grill restaurant.
Impeccable service and venue excellence is the DNA of our business. It’s the De Vere Venues difference – and it’s why we’re the first choice provider for meeting and training events throughout the UK.
The Dukeries College is a unique and special place.
In the words of Ed Balls (Secretary of state for Children, Schools and
Families), “This is really the kind of school we would like to
see right across the country. I call the 21st Century School. It’s
really pulsating at the heart of the community and it is ambitious for
every child and young person to do well. It’s brilliant to see!”
We are a specialist 11-18 Technology College with Adult and Community
Learning. We believe whole-heartedly in educating the ‘whole person’.
Therefore, in addition to providing a broad and balanced academic curriculum,
we offer a huge range of extra activities and opportunities to our students.
This is made possible through the impressive commitment of our staff
and our huge range of additional on-campus facilities.
E & R Moffat is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of quality foodservice equipment, designing and manufacturing in-house. Based in Bonnybridge, Scotland, the company manufactures standard and bespoke servery counters, innovative regeneration systems and a wide selection of storage equipment and stainless steel fabrication. E & R Moffat is accredited to ISO 9001:2000 and manages a full nationwide after-sales engineering team. The company was FCSI Manufacturer of the Year in 2006 and LACA Supplier of the Year in 2007.
Professional operators in all sectors need to be able to rely on highly performing specialist equipment. They want concepts that will help them greatly satisfy their own customers, thus generate additional value, and reach superior levels of return-on-investment. They demand trusting relationships with responsive professional partners who will support them long-term whatever their business, size or location.
Electrolux Professional meets their requirements by providing them with comprehensive foodservice and laundry solutions that are specific to their field of activity and guarantees optimum service through the most extensive and knowledgeable network of sales and service centres world-wide.
Electrolux Professional employs dedicated best-in-class and passionate professionals who innovate proactively for 100% satisfaction of its customers’ demand and needs, thanks to an in depth understanding of market dynamics and the highest level of R&D investment in its industry today.
EMH International are this year celebrating 30 years of manufacturing high quality stainless steel catering equipment and custom-built servery and bar counters for the catering and hospitality industry.
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As the sole UK distributor for the world’s most prestigious cooking equipment brands, Exclusive Ranges is always the first port of call on any high quality project.
Exclusive Ranges offer a unique portfolio of opportunities for excellence in the UK. The position of trust it is held in by the UK’s major hotel and restaurant businesses (see client list) reflect the company’s expertise and attention to detail.
Through efficient planning and problem solving, however, the specialist services have remained competitive and cost efficient both before and after sales.
Enodis UK Food Service is a part of the Manitowoc Group. Today, the company is comprised of two segments – cranes and foodservice equipment. In each of these segments Manitowoc is the industry leader in market share, product innovation, and product support services.
We have operations in over 20 countries around the world, and will continue to expand the global reach of our products and services to meet the needs of our customers.
Our foodservice Brands include Cleveland, Convotherm, Dean, Delfield, Frymaster, Garland, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Merrychef & Moorwood Vulcan.www.enodisuk.com
Falcon Foodservice Equipment is the leading UK manufacturer of high quality, affordable catering equipment.
Part of the ALI Group, an extensive product portfolio includes ranges, fryers, grills, bratt pans, bains marie, combi and convection ovens. It extends from heavy to light duty equipment and includes brands such as Pro-Lite, Dominator, Chieftain and Eloma.
Changing legislation, health & safety and a desire to reduce our impact on the environment are at the forefront of the Falcon product development process.
This initiative is demonstrated by the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality and environmental accreditations that have been awarded to the company.
In refrigeration, one name has always led the way. Foster Refrigerator,
the UK market leader, manufactures a wide range of award-winning commercial
refrigeration equipment and systems for the foodservice, bakery and retail
industries.
The innovative refrigeration product range includes blast chillers and
freezers, refrigerated storage cabinets and counters, walk-in coldrooms,
refrigeration systems, prep stations, ice makers, water coolers, temperature
monitoring and refrigeration equipment specially developed for the professional
baker.
Franke Foodservice Systems is the world’s leading provider of comprehensive systems and services for the foodservice industry worldwide. We have 35 years of experience helping customers in the global quick-service segment to optimize their operations. We continually seek and deliver innovations in both technology and services that maximize customer value and ensure that we and our customers succeed together.
As leading UK Exhibition Organisers, Fresh RM prides itself in delivering unparalleled business opportunities for the food and hospitality industry.
There is no substitute for doing business face-to-face. The ability to demonstrate, negotiate and engage all five senses of a prospective customer cannot be overstated.
Glen Dimplex Professional Appliances (GDPA) is part of the Glen Dimplex Group, which has over 65 companies trading in more than 70 countries.
GDPA manufactures the Burco range of beverage equipment, countertop cooking equipment and Titan six burner range. Under our Lec Commercial and Lec Medical brands we manufacture a wide range of foodservice and medical refrigeration.
With an impressive programme of new product introductions, GDPA aims to double in size over the next three years. For more information visit www.burco.co.uk and www.lec-commercial.co.uk
Henny Penny continues a 50-year tradition of innovation that began in Eaton, Ohio USA with the first commercial pressure fryer in 1957. Today, Henny Penny offers a wide range of high quality foodservice equipment designed for easier operation, greater flexibility and lower operating costs. Product lines include pressure and open fryers, combis, rotisseries, holding cabinets, display merchandisers, and blast chiller/freezers.
Hepburn Associates are a well known, and established Catering Design Consultancy practice, who are members of the FCSI, Institute of Hospitality and ITCA.
Working on behalf of Clients, Architects and Main Contractors to protect and promote the aims of the catering operation. As an integral part of the design team our consultants liaise with Architects, M&E Consultants and Structural Engineers to ensure that all critical aspects of the catering operation are reflected in the final solution.
The Hepburn Associates portfolio of work ranges from large scale Hospital, Military, Airline and Oil Camp facilities to kitchens within Listed Buildings, cafés and high street style coffee pods.”.
Hobart UK has been operating in the UK for over 100 years and is the market leader in the manufacture and supply of professional catering equipment. Their comprehensive range of warewashing, cooking and food preparation equipment makes them the number one choice for hospitality and foodservice operators. Customers receive an exceptional level of service, with over 200 fully trained technicians on hand to make sure equipment is kept running 7 days a week, 365 days a year. It is this combination of outstanding service and technological excellence which has helped make Hobart UK the industry benchmark for quality and innovation.
Imperial Catering Equipment is built for rugged use and long life. Contemporary styling and innovative designs are combined to create a professional and uniform appearance. All equipment is engineered with advanced features for optional performance.
Imperial’s integrated gas range systems offer flexibility with options and accessories to meet every professional chef’s requirements, maximising valuable kitchen space and assuring low operating costs.
With more than 130 years experience in commercial foodservice equipment, Kuppersbusch Food Service Equipment provides effective solutions for every cooking environment.
As part of the TEKA Group, innovative ideas and design expertise gained from over 120 worldwide sales operations and 29 factories have resulted in one of the most comprehensive product ranges available to today’s caterer – from individual appliances to complete kitchens and bespoke servery counters. From gastronomy to food large scale food production, Kuppersbusch can provide the perfect solution for the ideal kitchen. www.kueppersbusch.de
MEIKO Delivers Solutions that include the Best Manufactured
Warewashing Equipment in the World
Whether a customer requires MEIKO’s smallest or
largest product, the company pursues a policy of working closely with
its clients, understanding their warewashing needs and designing the
most practical and professional solution.
In most instances, this solution is delivered from MEIKO’s
standard product range. Bespoke systems, when applicable, are designed
and tailored around our customer’s specific requirements.
Although the washing appliance forms the core of the system, many other aspects of the overall design solution also require consideration.
Critical areas such as ergonomic working practice, energy and water management, water quality, the handling and treatment of food waste and the reduction of detergent consumption ensure that our clients have the optimum warewashing solution that fits within their budget.
To reduce the risk of faults and to ensure that the equipment as a whole performs to the utmost efficiency, the design of services, technical back up and maintenance procedures are individually assessed for each client, minimising the risk of breakdown or, alternatively, poor washing performance.
The MEIKO UK team are involved in projects from initial briefing and submission of project-specific designs through to system manufacture, installation and on-going service back up.
Metcalfe Catering Equipment is a fourth generation family run business and was established in 1928 by the Great Grandfather of our present Managing Director and has grown to become one of the premier manufacturers and suppliers of commercial food preparation equipment in the UK.
As well as manufacturing our own industry leading range of mixers, slicers, peelers, chippers, vegetable preparation units and waste disposers Metcalfe are the UK distributors for several other world renowned manufacturers including; CEADO blenders, ice crushers, juicers and mixers; EDLUND can openers, can crushers, slicers, knife racks, knife sharpeners and scales; KISAG stick blenders; and SANTOS mixers, blenders and waste compactors.
This specialist equipment is manufactured to the highest standards for efficiency, durability and reliability. It provides a comprehensive and cost effective answer to all the preparation needs of the foodservice, food processing, supermarket, catering and licensed industries.
La Porcellana's London based company, established over 25 years ago, has built a reputation on providing a reliable & efficient service. Our comprehensive range of tableware has been chosen from major manufacturers worldwide, reflecting quality & innovative design.
Amongst these manufacturers are companies we represent as Sole Agents: Schonwald & Sambonet.
We are also Specialists in Personalised Tableware providing our customers with an individual & unique product, at an affordable price
Serviceline takes a pro-active approach to kitchen maintenance that is unique for our industry and sets exceptional standards for quality and safety.
Serviceline delivers the most comprehensive kitchen maintenance service in the catering equipment industry:
Shine Food Machinery deliver the intelligent commercial kitchen solutions of tomorrow. We give a commitment to our customers, via constant product development and detailed market awareness, providing unrivalled results to their bespoke commercial kitchen equipment needs.
Having designed, specified, manufactured and installed over £52,000,000 of commercial kitchens and commercial kitchen equipment over the last 5 years, Shine are fully conversant with the styles of catering traditionally adopted by, or newly relevant to all market sectors. We have seen the emphasis change from initial cost to "Life Cost" of a product and promote catering equipment that provides the very best combination.
Signature FSE Limited is the UK Managing and Distribution Agent for specialist products and equipment to the food service industry. As such we advise, design and, for heavy equipment, can supply and install into niche areas of the market. It is our intention to always have high standards both in the products and equipment we have chosen to represent and in the service we offer to our clients.
The Directors of Signature FSE Limited have, between them, over 40 years experience in the Food Service Industry having held positions covering all aspects of the industry working both in the UK and Internationally.
Solihull Catering Services
Solihull Council has been whole heartily committed to providing good quality school lunches through its Solihull Catering Services division for the past 20 years. We are very proud to say that all schools are fully equipped with a working production kitchen and all meals are freshly cooked on-site every school day. These standards are amongst the best in England, which shows in the high numbers of pupils and parents choosing to use our service.
Together we constantly look for the best practice and have achieved national recognition over the years, which includes:
The Investor in People Award was achieved in 1995. This reflects the importance we place on our staff.
2002 and 2003 we won a national training award, which was against stiff competition from the private sector.
Space Catering's work has transformed the kitchens and eateries of some of the best known restaurants, companies and organisations in the UK.
It’s our intuitive approach, our willingness to be bold and the way we focus on the small things which make a big difference which set us apart.
We’ve got a lot of experience behind us; even though Space only came into being in 2000, practically all of the team including MD Mike Mellor have worked in and been passionate about designing and creating great catering spaces for a lot longer.
The Eden Project, Center Parcs, Greene King, the Met Office, the Guardian, BMW Rolls Royce, Esporta, Four Pillars Hotels and the Globe Theatre in London are all among the businesses that have shared the flashes of inspiration we’ve had.
Tina O’Hagan is one of Ireland’s leading consultants, specialising in the hospitality sector. She has a highly successful track record in sales and is pro-active in creating new business and developing sales leads. Her attention to detail and her understanding of customer needs has ensured that she has become one of the key players in the hospitality industry in Ireland.
Throughout her career, Tina has demonstrated a particular niche in designing
kitchens/bars for all sectors of the hospitality industry and has an
extensive knowledge of all products. She sold the catering and bar equipment
required in these projects as a turnkey package. She was also involved
in the conceptual design, project management and even assisted the interior
designer and architect to ensure the project exceeded customer
expectations.
Tina has worked in London, Dublin and Northern Ireland and has extensive contact lists, which includes property developers, architects, private investors, hoteliers, restaurateurs and chefs.
Valera are suppliers of commercial catering and refrigeration equipment.
Our current portfolio of products, from leading brands from around the world including sanyo, whirlpool, quik ‘n crispy, leventi, cvap, adler, jordao, tefcold, masterfrost, coreco, framec, osborne, autonumis, enofrigo, scaiola, framec and coreco, as well as our own valera brand are all manufactured to the highest quality and safety standards and includes –
Commercial Cooking Equipment – for your prime cooking, regeneration and holding requirements - Microwave Ovens, Combination Microwaves, Combi-Steam Ovens, Induction Hobs, Fat Free Regeneration Fryers and Heated Holding Cabinets.
Commercial Refrigeration Equipment – A vast range of equipment for all your storage and display requirements
Storage - Upright storage chillers (deli, fresh meat & fresh fish) and freezers, Coldrooms, Worktable & Pizza Preparation Counters, Blast Chillers & Freezers, energy saving Icemakers.
Display - Glass Door Merchandisers of various sizes, Back Bar Bottle Coolers, Serve-Over Counters (deli, fresh meat, fresh fish & patisserie), Multidecks, Bar Counters, Servery Counters, Buffet Displays, Wall Site displays and Freezers.
Warewashing Equipment – For that hygienic sparkling clean a comprehensive range of Glasswashers, Undercounter & Freestanding Dishwashers, Pass-Through Washers.
Whitbread is the UK and Ireland's biggest and fastest growing hotel company. With over 580 budget hotels offering quality accommodation at reasonable prices.
Williams Refrigeration is a leading manufacturer and supplier of award- winning commercial refrigeration solutions to the global foodservice and bakery industries.
Through ongoing R&D and revolutionary innovation, Williams strives to meet individual customer requirements with cutting-edge designs that meet the latest energy, environmental, HACCP and food safety legislation.
The company boasts a diverse product range of gastronorm cabinets and counters, prep stations, blast chillers/ freezers, bottle coolers, display cabinets and modular coldrooms.
Dedicated bakery refrigeration and conditioning equipment such as dough retarder provers are also included within our product portfolio.
Winterhalter is an owner-managed company with over 1000 employees. Its headquarters are in Meckenbeuren on Lake Constance, with another production plant in Endingen (Kaiserstuhl). Winterhalter AG is located in Rüthi in the Swiss Rhine valley.
What does Winterhalter do?
Winterhalter designs and manufactures efficient warewashing systems for the catering and hospitality industry. Commercial dishwashing systems by Winterhalter are the best available. We provide our customers with a reliable and effective service, before, during and after sale.
What are our priorities?
"The customer is our top priority." That's our maxim, and we live by it. After all, we don't just want to solve a problem, we want to offer our customers the best possible solution.