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The Catering Equipment Suppliers Association (CESA) represents over 180 companies who supply commercial catering equipment – from utensils to full kitchen schemes. Buying equipment and services from a CESA member gives you the security of working with people that will ensure you get professional advice and service.

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Catering Equipment Suppliers Cautiously Optimistic in Q3 Business Barometer

Concerns about future of the UK and Europe abound, but business booms in Q3Companies are reporting that they are performing better economically than the same time last year, but remain pessimistic about the future state of the economy. The latest CESA business barometer reflects continued confusion amongst UK businesses following the EU referendum, with 55% anticipating improved performance over the next three months compared to the same period last year. This is contrasted by 38% of companies believing the economy will perform less well; 28% believing it will do better and 33% believing

The catering equipment Knowledge @ Hospitality 2017

CESA offers expertise and an extensive knowledge database – as well as free copies of its latest equipment guides PLUS: Innovation Zone spotlights latest technologies CESA is on stand 140, The Great Hospitality Show, NEC Birmingham, 23-25 January 2017How do you work out what size fridge you need? What’s the capacity of an undercounter warewasher? What sort of cookware do you need with induction? Just what are, or is, MEPS? If you’ve got a catering equipment question, head for the CESA stand at The Great Hospitality Show, where the Association will be sharing its knowledge database.

CESA Heavy Equipment Forum 2016: footprint, flexibility, FOH – and a post-Brexit boom?

The 2016 CESA Heavy Equipment Forum, Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire, October 4thAccording to catering equipment manufacturers and distributors, there’s been a mini boom in business, post-Brexit. After an initial pause, as the market came to terms with the referendum, business has been buoyant with a healthy number of schemes in the pipeline. “The leisure industry is holding up well,” was the consensus at the 2016 CESA Heavy Equipment Forum, held at Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire, on October 4th. The Forum is the chance for distributors and catering equipment specifiers to talk to

GulfHost: the new catering equipment show for the Middle East

CESA offers attractive UK exhibitor package – but warns that space will sell out fastGulfHost is a brand new show for catering equipment companies looking to market their products into the Middle East. Taking place in the Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE, 18th – 20th September 2017, it will be the region’s main show for catering equipment companies, following the decision to focus the Gulfood exhibition on finished food and beverages only. The new exhibition will be co-located with the established Hotel Show and marketed as part of Dubai International Hospitality Week. CESA is organising

CESA announces 2016 conference programme

Brexit and beyond; the Specification Issue; collaboration for profit; and rugby – all on the schedule for a packed day of information and networkingThe CESA Conference 2016, in association with FCSI UK&I, Cedabond and ENSE, 17th & 18th November, Marriott Forest of Arden Hotel near Solihull CESA’s 2016 conference, taking place on the 17th & 18th November at Marriott Forest of Arden Hotel near Solihull, is once again bringing together a strong and diverse range of speakers from across the industry and beyond to discuss some of the most important issues currently affecting foodservice.

Catering equipment suppliers express worries in post-Brexit business barometer

CESA survey underlines industry concerns: warnings of risk of talking up recessionThe latest CESA Business Barometer shows that catering equipment suppliers are deeply concerned about the future. Nearly two thirds of respondents think the overall economy will not perform as well in the next few months, though only 38% thought their own company’s sales would drop. In the three months leading up to Brexit, over half said turnover was up. However, over 80% expect it to remain the same or drop in the coming months, compared to last year.   Looking further ahead, over 46% are nervous or

The CESA Guide to Ecodesign and Energy Labelling

CESA's new guide explains what catering equipment buyers need to know about new regulationsAs part of its programme of environmental and consumer protection the EU will be bringing Energy Labelling and Ecodesign Directives for commercial catering equipment in line with those for domestic appliances from 1st July 2016. To help buyers of catering equipment understand the new directives, CESA, the Catering Equipment Suppliers Association, has published a guide. "Energy efficiency has become a critical issue for catering equipment manufacturers in recent years," says Simon Frost, chair of

Copper, cloches, chameleon bars and casual dining:

The CESA Light Equipment and Tableware Forum 2016 12th – 13th April 2016, Whittlebury Hall, TowcesterIf there was one thing that stood out at the 2016 CESA LET Forum it was copper. It’s having a huge moment. From cookware to tableware, presentation products, glasses, jugs… virtually every exhibitor at the 2016 CESA LET Forum reported a big increase in demand for it, even those that don’t have any copper products. The LET Forum is the annual two-day get-together for distributors and product suppliers. It’s where buyers and salespeople can take a good close look at the latest kitchen

Changing the Catering Equipment World

Second Global Foodservice Equipment Summit commits to far-reaching package of initiativesLeaders of the world’s major catering equipment trade associations and foodservice consultants groups have agreed a series of initiatives to help meet the growing challenges facing the industry.  The initiatives are detailed in minutes from the latest Global Foodservice Equipment Summit, which have just been released.  The Summit was hosted by CESA and was held during Hotelympia 2016 in London. “Catering equipment manufacturers are increasingly selling their products around the world,” says Steve

CFSP helps catering equipment suppliers ‘raise their game’

Two new courses build business through excellence in customer relationsCESA has expanded the CFSP programme with the launch of two new training modules, both aimed primarily at catering equipment suppliers and both tailored specifically to the foodservice market. The Sales Relationship Management course lasts two days and focuses on ways for sales professionals to enhance client relationships by integrating product knowledge into their work. It is aimed at account managers, project managers and other personnel who interact directly with customers. The Foundations of Service and Sales

New Product Guide for Hotelympia:

CESA one-off will help equipment buyers find new launches and latest energy-saving technologiesLeading catering equipment brands are featured in a special Hotelympia guide designed to help visitors looking for new launches and specific types of appliances, such as energy–saving models. The CESA New Product Guide includes names like BGL Rieber, Gram, Hobart, Victor, Williams and Winterhalter. As well as listing new models it highlights three characteristics – energy saving, water saving and labour saving – along with each design’s key features and benefits.   The Guide also lists other

Glenn Roberts is CESA’s new vice chair

Glenn Roberts is the new vice chair of CESA, the Catering Equipment Suppliers Association. His appointment follows the resignation of Steve Elliott, who has had to leave the CESA council due to a change in employment.“It was very disappointing that Steve had to step down as vice chair, but in Glenn we have a first class replacement,” says Simon Frost, chair of CESA. “Having witnessed his input into CESA as a council member and his active participation in committees, I know that Glenn is the ideal person to undertake the role.”   Roberts joined the CESA council in 2013. He is a

Hotelympia 2016: CESA and Fresh help exhibitors get a bigger slice of the action

VIP programme targets key buyers while app puts exhibitors in the knowHotelympia, February 29 – March 3 2016, ExCel London CESA and Fresh Montgomery, the organisers of Hotelympia, have got together to create a brand new concept – called the VIP Equipment Buyer Programme – that’s designed to get key buyers from foodservice operator groups onto exhibitor stands at the 2016 exhibition.  From the buyer’s perspective, it will be like having an exclusive virtual concierge who will help them quickly find the products they want to view.  For CESA members, it will help generate visits from

Buyers can save time with CESA’s Hotelympia VIP programme

Got an equipment question?  CESA has the answer on stand 4270 Plus: CESABIM expansion; launch of CFSP Enhance Hotelympia 2016, ExCeL London, 29 Feb – 3 MarchCESA’s Hotelympia VIP programme aims to give catering equipment buyers a shortcut to the specific products they are looking for. It means group buyers can have a bespoke schedule created for them, to meet relevant suppliers of the products at pre-planned, timed meetings. They can choose whether they want to meet business or technical personnel. “The scheme will save time for genuine buyers,” says Keith Warren, director of CESA.

Global Foodservice Equipment Summit seeks solutions to industry challenges

International cooperation leads to initiatives to tackle sustainability, BIM, the skills shortage and more.The inaugural Global Foodservice Equipment Summit, which took place on Thursday 22 October in Milan, has set up a series of initiatives that could have far-reaching implications for the foodservice industry. The three associations leading the Summit are EFCEM, the European Federation of Catering Equipment Manufacturers, of which CESA is a member; NAFEM, the North American Federation of Foodservice Equipment Manufacturers; and NAFES, the National Association of Food Equipment and

Appliances of Science: catering equipment manufacturers unveil latest technologies

CESA Heavy Equipment Forum 2015, October 1, Whittlebury Hall Hotel, TowcesterCompact equipment for smaller kitchens, theatre cooking, lower heat emissions, faster prep and energy saving: these were all prominent themes at the CESA Heavy Equipment Forum 2015. In this period of massive product development, the Forum was used as a sounding board for novel concepts as well as the UK launchpad for several new technologies – ranging from a compact, super-fast combi microwave aimed at coffee shops, to an ozone-based food waste system that reduces water consumption. “Today is all about

CESA unveils 2015 Conference Programme

Strong speaker platform plus procurement panel and great networking opportunitiesCESA has unveiled the programme for its 2015 Conference, which runs on 13thNovember at the Hilton London Wembley. The event is organised in association with FCSI, BHA, CEDABOND and ENSE and is open to all those working in the foodservice industry. A dynamic speaker platform boasts broadcaster Evan Davis, who is this year’s Conference Chair. His insights into the economy are sure to go down well with delegates, while his experiences in Dragons’ Den should prepare him for any awkward questions.

CESA Conference Weaves its Webb

Outstanding speaker platform set to deliver insight and inspirationThe speaker platform for the 2015 CESA Conference is set to deliver an insightful, topical, influential and entertaining programme.  This year’s theme, ‘Teamwork Makes Great Business’, underlines the increasing collaboration between manufacturers, suppliers and operators to meet the challenges the industry faces and, once again, CESA is running the Conference in association with the FCSI and the BHA, in addition to the Cedabond and ENSE buying groups  The Conference focus will be very much on the business of the

CESA Heavy Duty Equipment Forum: the latest catering technologies, in a day

Thursday October 1st 2015, Whittlebury Hall Hotel, Towcester, NorthantsCatering equipment manufacturers are developing new, more efficient and ever more innovative technologies to store, prepare, cook and wash. Most are designed to help operators meet the enormous challenges of rising energy costs, skill shortages, the demand for better quality food, the quest for points of difference and increasingly diverse menus. However, finding the time to learn about these latest developments is almost impossible for busy foodservice professionals. That’s why CESA launched the Heavy Equipment Forum.

Industry Leaders Attend CESA Patron’s Lunch

A choice selection of the great and the good of the catering equipment industry met at the House of Lords on 9th July for the CESA Patron’s Lunch. Hosted in the Attlee Room by The Rt Hon The Lord Trefgarne, Patron of CESA, the guests were treated to a delicious meal followed by an entertaining address, on how times have changed, from Gene Schellenberg (CESA chair 1987 – 89, Outstanding Service to the Catering Industry Award, 1996). Industry award winners, past CESA chairs and CESA council members were joined by representatives of CEDABOND, ENSE and the FCSI, as well as guests from

Foodservice industry karting race breaks Daytona records…for drinking…

CESA, CEDA and FCSI raise £2,000 for Hospitality ActionCompetition on the track was fierce at the Joint Industry Go Karting Day at Daytona, Milton Keynes, on 1st July 2015.  It was the hottest day of the year and, despite the soaring temperatures and the need to be fully suited up to race, the drivers stayed in good cheer.  However, according to the venue, they broke the Daytona record for drinking – soft drinks only, of course. The event was organised by CESA, with CEDA and the FCSI, and attracted teams from 15 companies, including manufacturers, distributors and consultants. The

CESA’s catering equipment ‘Barometer’ shows business is booming

Suppliers exceptionally positive about market prospects; uncertainty over Europe and the skills shortage are the two major concerns65% of catering equipment companies think the UK economy will improve in the next three months, while a massive 80% say they believe their own company will perform better.  The latest CESA Business Barometer makes hugely positive reading for anyone involved in the catering equipment industry.  80% of respondents said turnover was up compared to the same period last year, with 75% reporting UK orders up and 50% saying exports had increased.  Over 90% said that

Gulfood 2016 grants from UKT&I: CESA makes last call for applications

Biggest ever show represents “great export opportunity for catering equipment companies”It’s time for any catering equipment company wishing to exhibit at Gulfood 2016 in the Great Britain Pavilion to contact CESA, since space is selling out fast. This is the 12th successive year that CESA will be organising the Pavilion in the equipment hall at Gulfood, Dubai, on behalf of UK Trade and Investment. Companies exhibiting at Gulfood may qualify for a grant of £2,500 from UKT&I, under the Tradeshow Access Programme. The programme is also being administered by CESA, who is calling for any

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