Leigh Howard, MD It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Managing Director, Leigh Howard. Leigh will be fondly remembered for being a gentle and conscientious character, diligent and thorough... READ MORE
Ahead of schedule : Replenish Kitchen Replenish offers locally sourced meals delivered to doors across the UK, and its success meant it had outgrown its existing site, kitchen and equipment. The operator was ready to take... READ MORE
Gas Safety Week: Fighting for a Gas Safe Nation Gas Safety Week: Fighting for a Gas Safe Nation If this applies to you, you are duty-bound to do the following: Gas equipment must be installed, commissioned and maintained by an appropriately qualified... READ MORE
Lakes restructures its team and welcomes Richard Dey as Productivity Manager Lakes Restructures its team and welcomes Richard Dey as Productivity Manager 2020 was planned to be the year that Lakes Catering, placed investment back into the team. Having experienced growth over the last... READ MORE
A great support tool for hospitality businesses – Eat Out to Help Out A great support tool for hospitality businesses Check out this support tool that anwsers your questions on the ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ Don’t miss out – Sign up to ‘Eat out to... READ MORE
Advice On Recommissioning Foodservice Equipment After Prolonged Closure (FEA) Recommissioning Foodservice Equipment After Prolonged Closure As we move out of lockdown, kitchens will need to reopen, possibly very quickly. This document is intended as a guide only, to assist in the start-up... READ MORE
Advice for customers considering transforming any catering operation to serve pizza take away. Considering some new equipment to get pizza takeaway or delivery off the ground? Pizza ovens offer consistent cooking for large quantities of products and are quick to set up and simple to use. Pizza... READ MORE
COVID-19 – Team Lakes – Supporting your survival through lockdown & Beyond FEA Equipment and Systems Preservation Guidance With the effect the Covid-19 outbreak is having on our industry. If you are in a position and it is safe to do so, there are some... READ MORE
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction™ – Case Study Lakes catering and Stellex manufacturing Ltd. collaborate to create a fresh new look for The World of Beatrix Potter™ Attraction Tearoom; The New Laundry Café is situated in The World of Beatrix... READ MORE
Borrowdale Gates Hotel – January 2020 Project Lakes, teams up with Grande Cuisine to deliver a centre island and kitchen redesign in record time. January 2020 has got off to a flying start for Lakes with 5 kitchen upgrades... READ MORE
Lakes shortlisted for a 4th year in this years Catering Insight Awards 2019 Catering Insight Awards 2019: Distributor of the year – Project Management shortlist Lakes Catering Maintenance Lake District-based Lakes Catering Maintenance has continued to corner its local market, delivering a kitchen on time and... READ MORE
Traddock – August 2019 Project Lakes Catering Maintenance has provides state of the art kitchen facility for a grade II listed Georgian country house. The Traddock hotel is located in the village of Austwick within the Yorkshire Dales.... READ MORE
The Yan – July 2019 Project Lakes Catering Maintenance has ensured that a Grasmere-based hostel’s transformation into a boutique hotel has gone smoothly. The Yan at Broadrayne, situated at the heart of the Lake District National Park, is the... READ MORE
Endmoor Bakery – December Project 2018 ‘I approached Lakes Catering to design a bespoke counter to modernise the bakery and create a fresh image. A demanding part of the project was that we wanted our new addition to match... READ MORE
Levens Hall – October Project 2018 Lakes Catering Maintenance has completed a project Elizabethan country home Levens Hall, within the Levens deer park near Kendal. Set within 9,500 acres of Cumbrian farm land, the stately home dates back to... READ MORE
Hipping Hall – November Project 2018 Lakes Catering Maintenance recently carried out a project for recent Masterchef Professionals 2018 contestant Oli Martin, who heads up the kitchen at Hipping Hall, Cowan Bridge near Kirkby Lonsdale. The old gas equipment... READ MORE
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Catering Insight Awards 2018 Nomination – 3rd Year in a row Lakes Catering Nominated for third year in the Catering Insight Awards 2018 ‘Lakes’s 2018 has seen it increase its staff roster, including an experienced engineer and at the other end of the scale... READ MORE
Hobart flexible payment plans Introducing our NEW Flexible Payment Plans, developed to ensure you get the machine your business deserves – not just the one you can afford right now. Owning the most innovative and energy efficient... READ MORE
Brown Sugar – October Project 2018 BROWN SUGAR -WINDERMERE’S SWEETEST NEW VENUE Lakes Catering completes kitchen and Bar project in Windermere, The transformation of the former Lighthouse Restaurant built in 1877, Brown Sugar is one of Windermere’s oldest and... READ MORE
Lakes Service team complete CCEECC course All of the engineers at Lakes have now completed a electrical competency course. The Commercial Catering Equipment Electrical Competency Course was set up by Combico UK. Designed and developed by Combico UK at... READ MORE
Catering Insight Awards 2017 – Headline Honour & Winners! SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR 2017 This category was a tight vote, with just five votes separating the top two, but Lakes Catering Maintenance came out triumphant. ‘Lakes Catering Maintenance underwent... READ MORE
Royal Windermere Yacht Club – Back open following fire! In June 2016, the Windermere Yacht Club suffered a devastating fire causing extensive damage to the kitchen which forced the club to close its catering facilities. The local fire service brought the blaze... READ MORE
Catering Insight Awards 2016 Nomination – 1st Year SERVICE & MAINTENANCE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR (2016) ‘Cumbria-based Lakes Catering Maintenance has taken a real stride forward over the past year, employing a new engineer and an apprentice studying for his gas... READ MORE
Wateredge Inn – Back open following storm Desmond! 12/10/2015 A Cumbrian hotel left devastated by storm Desmond is close to re-opening its main kitchen this month thanks to the work of catering equipment distributor Lakes Catering Maintenance. Owners of The Wateredge Inn,... READ MORE