Design Catering Equipment

Our work can be found throughout the country and has taken us into a wide variety of sectors including education, custodial and healthcare.

There is one characteristic that is common to them all: excellence.

From initial planning to commissioning, we strive to satisfy all the needs of our clients; from aesthetic to practical, from high quality to on budget.

Here we've showcased just a few examples of what we can do.

I have worked with DCE on two major education projects and found them to provide a first class proactive service. They have performed well at engagements where they have won the confidence of the client and have good customer facing skills.

Rhodri Evans, Senior Design Manager, Balfour Beatty Construction Northern Ltd

Manchester BSF (Manchester, UK)

Main contractor:	Balfour Beatty / Laing O'Rourke (joint venture)
Completed:	2006 – 2010
Contract Value:	£3.8m
Scope of Works:	Design, supply and installation of new kitchens and serveries into 14 new and remodelled schools and 6 new build academies, providing between 700 and 1500 meals for pupils, staff and visitors. Works included full fit-out installations (mechanical and electrical services, and walls, floors and ceiling finishes).

Over 150 education installations since 2005

HMP Isis (Belmarsh East, Thamesmead, London, UK)

Main contractor:	Interserve Project Services Ltd
Completed:	2009
Contract Value:	£1.4m
Scope of Works:	Supply and installation of catering equipment to main production kitchen and eight accommodation block serveries providing meals for 850 prisoners. Works included mechanical and electrical services, GRP wall finishes, ceramic floor tiling and installation of a bespoke ventilated ceiling.

£3.3m of custodial installations since 2005

Without Design Catering Equipment's active support and help we would not have the quality product we see today. The professional approach taken and the care given to detail has produced a centre piece for the scheme which has become the hub of activity for the growing community.

Mike Upton, Project Manager, Arena Housing Group

St. James's "Jimmy's" University Hospital (Leeds, UK)

Main contractor:	Bovis Lend Lease
Completed:	2008
Contract Value:	£606,000
Scope of Works:	Design, supply and installation of patient / staff / visitor restaurants in two separate wings, one with limited back of house facilities, the other with a full production kitchen.