CESA warns of Olympic catering equipment supply issues

“The Olympics has created increased investment in new catering equipment, to meet anticipated demand,” says Keith Warren, director of CESA. “As the Games get nearer, the problem will be availability: if caterers wait too long they are likely to find that many popular models are in short supply – not just major equipment like prime cooking, refrigeration and warewashing equipment, but also small items such as tableware and utensils.   “Buyers need an Olympic work out – that is, they need to work out what they want in good time. Although manufacturers are making contingency plans to