Running a food business means more than just serving great meals; it also means keeping your kitchen safe, healthy, and compliant with UK health and safety regulations. One of the most important aspects of this process is ensuring proper ventilation in your commercial kitchen. Regulations around commercial kitchen ventilation can be a tangled web, but…
Commercial Kitchen Layout: Do’s & Don’ts
A kitchen isn’t just a place to cook; it’s the very heartbeat of your food business. Whether you’re planning a new venture or renovating an existing space, getting your commercial kitchen layout right is essential for the success of your business. There are some common mistakes that business owners make and best practices to follow…
Why Hire a Commercial Kitchen Specialist?
Setting up or refurbishing a commercial kitchen is no small feat. Whether you’re running a restaurant or a school kitchen, the design and functionality of your kitchen can make or break your operation’s success. A commercial kitchen specialist brings the expertise needed to ensure your kitchen is both efficient and compliant with safety and health…
How to Plan a Commercial Kitchen That Aligns with Your Unique Needs
How you approach planning your commercial kitchen design will depend on many factors. Your needs will be different based on the sector. You will also have your goals and a vision for your new commercial kitchen. This handy guide will walk you through the key considerations to help you create a commercial kitchen that maximises…
Understanding Commercial Kitchen Regulations in the UK
Whether you’re planning a new commercial kitchen from scratch or expanding your existing one, it’s a task that requires careful planning and consideration. Dealing with food preparation should not be taken lightly, as there are numerous health and safety risks associated with it. One of the most important aspects to consider when planning your kitchen…
Catering Insight Emerging Distributor of the Year 2018
The Catering Insight Emerging Distributor of the Year Award 2018 was open to kitchen houses that have been trading for 5 years or less but have made an impact quickly. We are proud to announce that Indigo Catering Equipment was the winner! This was due to the re-structuring of our team’s job roles to cope…
How to Achieve Successful Food Service for Small Business Restaurants
When opening a new restaurant, it can be daunting. There is a tremendous amount of pressure on your shoulders to not only create amazing food, but to also give your restaurant a unique and comfortable ambiance to make your customers come back time and time again, as well as to encourage them to to recommend…
Our Commitment to School Kitchen Installations
Throughout our time in the industry, Indigo Catering Equipment has always worked hand-in-hand with East Sussex County Council, Surrey County Council and West Sussex County Council to help them to improve the standard of hygiene, quality and efficiency in their school kitchens. One of the things we love about working with schools is the connection…
How to know when to update your commercial kitchen equipment
Kitchen technology evolves over time and it’s a worthwhile exercise to review the performance and efficiency of your commercial kitchen equipment at least once a year. Updating your equipment has a number of benefits: Reduction in energy bills and C02 emissions Reduction in prep and service time (automation) Increased food quantities/output Improved food quality Combined,…
Is your commercial kitchen energy efficient?
Having an energy efficient commercial kitchen is essential to the profitable running of a business, whether a restaurant, hotel or sports club. It can also be a selling point to environmentally conscious consumers and is achieved most thoroughly through a modern kitchen redesign and install. How do you know if your current kitchen is energy…
