Alliance Online - Commercial Catering Equipment Suppliers
We can supply all your commercial catering equipment needs from the kitchens to the bar. We have great ranges of industry standard kitchen equipment that is used on a daily basis in many pubs, restaurants and catering establishments.
Along with the products displayed above, we supply a range of cooking, frying, grilling and food preparation equipment, stainless steel sinks & worktops and much more catering supplies.
As a restaurant supplier we stock all the essential tableware items such as glassware, crockery and cutlery but also supply a huge range of accessories and serving utensils you may usually have a hard time tracking down. Our aim is to build the perfect one stop site for bars and restaurants to find the supplies they need.
You can download our catering & kitchen equipment catelogue here in pdf format: Catering Equipment Catalogue - this brochure features our capital equipment and heavy kit. For the most recent version of our catering supplies catalogue please use the link in the footer of the site to request your FREE copy.
A brief explanation of the catering industry
Catering is a part of the foodservice industry, it is the business of providing food and drink to a customer. This can simply be in the form of "over the counter" service such as coffee shops & cafe’s, through to canteens and restaurants. Event catering is where the caterer serves food at a designated venue. In these situations food is usually prepared on site and presented in the form of a self-service buffet or served by waiting staff.
Catering equipment is the broad term given to the caterers tools and utensils used to prepare, serve and present the food. It can range from the commercial "heavy" kit installed in kitchens - used to prepare the food, right down to the tableware used by the customer. Here at Alliance Online we are described as catering equipment suppliers as the majority of products on our website fall into this category.
Read more on Catering Equipment from our blog.
The government provide some fantastic information on their Hospitality and Catering website. Here you can find some great health and safety resources and read expert advice on things to be aware of in your restaurant kitchen.
Latest catering news and information from the blog:
- 8 February 2010 – Catering Events – Catering and foodservice is big business and throughout the year there are a number of major events dedicated to the industry. Below is a glance of what is happening over the next few months…
- 5 February 2010 – New Pint Glass Design – Last summer we reported on the home office commissioning a new design of plastic pint glasses for pubs and bars. In an effort to reduce the 87,000 attacks or "glassings" each year, a new design of pint glass is being introduced by the government. This supposedly safer glass will hopefully not only reduce injuries but also the cost to the NHS, which spends £2.7bn a year on alcohol related crime…
- 3 February 2010 – Combi-Oven Care – The combi–oven is the most versatile piece of catering equipment any professional kitchen can have. Their name is derived from the fact they can 'combine' several cooking functions in one kitchen appliance…
- 28 January 2010 – Pancake Day 2010! – We've recently created our own Pancake mix by adding some great products to our Pancake Day special offers list. So make sure you have all the equipment in the kitchen on 16th February – then follow the easy recipe & instructions below to make your own pancakes…
- 28 January 2010 – Energy Saving in the Kitchen – The Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) begins in April this year and marks a new chapter in the effort to make the catering industry much "greener"…
- 26 January 2010 – Chinese New Year – 14th February this year is not only Valentines Day, it is also the start of the Chinese New Year and marks the year of the Tiger! We've tried to make catering for this event a little easier…
Essential catering equipment buying guides
Buying the right equipment for your business can be a daunting experience, the following CESA (Catering Equipment Suppliers Association) guides were posted on our blog. They offer recommendations and guidance to ensure you choose the right catering supplies for your kitchen.
If you require any further information, please contact us. We have a team of specialists here who can help you make the right choice.
All the products you see on the site can be purchased via our SagePay™ secure shopping cart. Please be aware that some of the commercial catering equipment may have extended delivery times so we advise you to call our customer service team before ordering on 0844 499 4300. Our friendly staff will also try to assist you with any queries you may have before you purchase.
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