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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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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

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

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

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

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 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.

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

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Global Leadership Summit:

Catering equipment leaders agree to join forces to tackle critical issues October 22, 2015, MilanCatering equipment manufacturers all around the world are tackling critical problems that will have a huge impact on the foodservice industry. Sustainability, training, energy labelling, customer care – these are global issues and now the leading international catering equipment trade associations have agreed to work more closely together to tackle them. The next step in developing closer relations, and common solutions to the issues, will be the inaugural Foodservice Equipment & Supplies

Bamboo, food prep, afternoon tea and the world of small plates

The CESA Light Equipment and Tableware Forum 2015 25th & 26th March, Whittlebury Hall Hotel, TowcesterThe buzz around the 2015 Forum was unequivocally optimistic, with both suppliers and distributors reporting a buoyant market. Continuing demand for that elusive point of difference has led to a surge in new product developments, reflected in the mind-blowing variety of new concepts on show. The CESA Light Equipment and Tableware Forum (LETF) is the annual event where distributors can meet equipment suppliers to find out about the very latest gadgets, gizmos and concepts in the

Catering Refrigeration Legislation Update

From CESA, the Catering Equipment Suppliers AssociationTwo important initiatives concerning commercial catering refrigeration will be coming into force in the next year or so, the hugely anticipated Energy Related Products Directive, (formerly the Eco Design Directive) and the revised F Gas Regulations. The objective of the Energy Related Products Directive is to improve the environmental performance of energy related products (ERPs) through ‘ecodesign.’ One of the key areas being considered is energy labelling. It would mean that catering equipment would carry labelling similar to that

CESA Council Expands and Up-skills

Larger body reflects increasing workload as Association puts catering industry case to legislators in the UK and BrusselsCESA is to expand its main Council, from twelve to a maximum of sixteen members. The move reflects the increase in workload undertaken by the Association, especially in relation to its commitments in advising and lobbying in the UK and Brussels. “The work and role of CESA has expanded significantly over recent years,” says chair Nick Oryino. “Our Council members are directly involved in a wide range of areas. They include arguing the catering industry’s case to

Gulfood Grants for UK Catering Equipment Suppliers

CESA helps companies access $9billion market through world’s biggest catering exhibitionGulfood 2014, Dubai International Exhibition Centre, 23rd February to 27th February Catering Equipment suppliers who want to market to the Middle East can get a grant of £2,500 to help them participate in Gulfood 2014. Information is available through CESA, the Catering Equipment Suppliers Association, which has been appointed by UK Trade & Investment as the Catering Equipment Group Organiser at the event. This year the Great Britain Pavilion at Gulfood, which CESA is responsible for, has been

The CESA Conference 2013 in association with the FCSI and BHA, 13 & 14 November, Savill Court Hotel, Windsor.

Setting the Standard for the Foodservice Industry:The CESA conference, in association with the FCSI and BHA, has become the catering equipment industry’s most important business forum, attracting leading players from all sectors of the market. The 2013 event, on 13thand 14thNovember at the Savill Court Hotel, Windsor, is now open for bookings. This year’s theme, ‘Setting the Standards’, is designed to stimulate lively debate, covering topics as varied as the business environment, technology and building information modelling (BIM). A strong speaker platform combines industry-relevant

Catering equipment associations collaborate on a range of industry projects

The two leading trade associations representing catering equipment manufacturers and distributors have announced plans to work more closely together. Catering equipment manufacturers are represented by CESA, the Catering Equipment Suppliers Association, and distributors by CEDA, the Catering Equipment Distributors Association. The organisations have met regularly over many years but there is now more opportunity to work collaboratively on key issues. This will bring an increased chance of successful outcomes that will benefit the whole industry. The cooperation will have a direct impact

How the foodservice industry can save £114m a year

Carbon Trust’s catering equipment energy calculator software, developed in association with CESA, aims to cut emissions by 566,000 CO2e tonnesA new software tool will tell caterers how much energy they use, and how much they could save by changing equipment and improving working practices.  The Lifecycle Carbon Calculator has been developed by the Carbon Trust in association with CESA, the Catering Equipment Suppliers Association.  The work has been funded by DEFRA; the FCSI and CEDA have also been involved in the project.     The calculator is still under development but the initial

CESA chair honoured by NAFEM

Oryino continues to push collaboration messageNick Oryino, chair of the Catering Equipment Suppliers Association (CESA), has been awarded a Doctorate of Foodservice by NAFEM, the North American Association of Foodservice Manufacturers. In a ceremony held on February 7, during the 2013 NAFEM Show in Orlando, Florida, Tom Campion, NAFEM president, commented that the association was grateful for the contribution Oryino and his fellow Doctorate recipients had made to the hospitality industry. “We are pleased to recognise their accomplishments.” NAFEM’s Doctorate of Foodservice programme

CESA exports CFSP to mainland Europe

Austrian course pushes number of CFSP graduates past the 200 markCESA has just completed the first CFSP course to run on mainland Europe. CFSP (Certified Food Service Professional) is the professional foodservice qualification designed to give graduates an holistic understanding of the way commercial kitchens operate. The course was run in Lienz, Austria, for Liebherr Commercial Refrigeration. It attracted fourteen candidates from seven countries, including Singapore, Canada and Russia, eleven of whom passed. All the candidates work for Liebherr Commercial Refrigeration in a variety of

CESA and EFCEM call on EU to change proposals that could reduce foodservice industry’s ability to cut energy consumption

Sustainability: is the EU getting it wrong?CESA is chair of the Technical Committee of EFCEM (the European Federation of Catering Equipment Manufacturers). Recently EFCEM met with the EU Commission at a Consultation Forum to discuss the future development of catering equipment, focusing particularly on refrigerated cabinets, blast chillers and walk-in cold rooms. The Forum looked at a variety of issues, ranging from functionality and food safety to the development of new refrigerants. However, a key issue for manufacturers is, on the one hand the increasing demand for non standard

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