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Commercial Catering Maintenance
Do you run a catering business and need commercial catering maintenance services for your commercial kitchen equipment? Your catering equipment is vital for your key operations. It’s not worth taking chances with.
Robinsons Facilities Services is your trusted partner for commercial catering equipment repairs and maintenance throughout Yorkshire and the Humber. Our experienced team not only fixes issues but also trains your staff to care for your equipment between scheduled maintenance appointments.
Our full range of facilities services and experience in the catering sector means we work with a wide range of premises including:
- Commercial Kitchens
- Public Houses
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Workplace kitchens
- School kitchens
We use Gas Safe registered engineers, schedule visits around your service, and give you one point of contact for the whole kitchen.
Contracts from £385+VAT/year | One-off service visits from £180+VAT | Repairs from £80+VAT/hour
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Commercial catering equipment should be serviced regularly to stay safe, efficient, and compliant. Gas catering equipment must be safety-checked at least every twelve months under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Most kitchens benefit from planned servicing once or twice a year, with frequency depending on how heavily the equipment is used.
What types of commercial catering equipment require maintenance?
The maintenance needs of your kitchen will depend on whether you are using gas or not, and what sort of facilities you are using.
Equipment needing regular maintenance may include:
- Refrigerators – These require regular servicing and tests to ensure they are running at the correct temperature to avoid food spoilage.
- Gas appliances – These must be regularly serviced and safety-checked to ensure they are operating safely and correctly.
- Extractors, canopies and filters – All ventilation systems should be cleaned as well as maintained regularly to prevent fire hazards and ensure good ventilation.
- Ovens – Commercial oven maintenance helps to prolong the life of your equipment and ensure it is running at peak efficiency.
- Friers – Friers such as deep fryers require constant maintenance and cleaning to ensure food is cooked to a consistent and safe quality.
- Grills and griddles – Chargrills, salamanders, and griddle plates need regular cleaning and servicing to maintain consistent cooking temperatures and safe operation.
- Commercial freezers – Regular maintenance of commercial freezers ensures they operate at optimal efficiency, preventing potential breakdowns and preserving the longevity of the equipment.
As well as maintaining your equipment, other important steps can form part of your planned preventative maintenance. Our engineers work across the major catering brands, including Rational, Lincat, Falcon, Blue Seal, Hobart, and Foster.
Within health and safety law, gas catering equipment must be checked at least every twelve months by a Gas Safe registered engineer under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. Failure to keep gas equipment safety-checked can result in an appliance being condemned, fines, or closure.
The importance of commercial catering equipment maintenance
In addition to keeping you legally secure and compliant, getting your commercial catering equipment regularly serviced makes sense. Benefits include:
- Reduced risk of breakdowns and costly repairs.
- Improved efficiency, meaning lower running costs.
- Advice on more efficient ways to run your kitchen.
- Peace of mind that your equipment is safe and compliant.
Our commercial catering service engineers can advise on all aspects of maintenance and even repairs. They will work with you to create a tailored plan that meets the needs of your business and budget.
Risks of not maintaining commercial catering equipment
Neglecting maintenance creates three problems. The first is cost: a small fault left alone becomes an expensive repair or a full replacement, and downtime in a busy kitchen means lost revenue and unhappy customers.
The second is food safety. Dirty or malfunctioning equipment can lead to inadequate cooking temperatures, poor food storage, or cross-contamination, with the risk of foodborne illness, reputational damage, and legal liability.
The third is running costs. Poorly maintained equipment uses more energy and wears out sooner, so you pay more to run it and replace it more often.
Pricing
Maintenance contract from £385+VAT/year
Scheduled servicing of your kitchen equipment, including the annual gas safety check, planned around your opening hours. Priority response and preferential repair rates.
One-off service visit from £180+VAT
A single planned service visit with no ongoing commitment. Suited to smaller kitchens or a one-time check.
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Reactive repairs from £80+VAT/hour
Business-hours attendance to diagnose and repair a fault. Rate confirmed before the visit.
Commercial catering maintenance services from Robinsons Facilities Services
One supplier for the whole kitchen, and the building. A standalone catering engineer fixes the fryer. We cover the fryer, the extraction, the refrigeration, the gas supply, and the electrics, so you’re not juggling three contractors when something goes wrong. A catering contract can also sit alongside the rest of your building maintenance under one agreement.
Gas Safe registered, and properly accredited. All gas work is carried out by Gas Safe registered engineers. We hold UKAS ISO 9001 certification and are SafeContractor approved, so your compliance records stand up to scrutiny when you’re inspected or audited.
Transparent pricing. Most catering maintenance providers quote only after a site visit. We publish our entry rates, so you can budget before you pick up the phone.
Local and responsive. We are a Yorkshire-based team working across the region, with priority response for contract customers and access to our 24/7/365 out-of-hours facility when a breakdown threatens trading.
You can read what our clients say on our testimonials page.
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Commercial Catering Maintenance FAQs
At Robinsons Facilities Services, a one-off service visit starts from £180+VAT and an annual maintenance contract from £385+VAT/year. Reactive repairs are charged from £80+VAT/hour. The exact cost depends on how many pieces of equipment you run and the mix of gas and electric. Contact us on 01423 226578 for a quote.
A commercial kitchen maintenance contract with Robinsons Facilities Services starts from £385+VAT/year, including scheduled servicing and the annual gas safety check. Larger kitchens with more equipment are priced individually.
Reactive repairs are charged from £80+VAT per hour, with the rate confirmed before we attend. Contract customers receive preferential repair rates.
Gas catering equipment must be safety-checked at least every twelve months under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. Beyond that, most kitchens benefit from servicing once or twice a year, with heavier-use kitchens needing more frequent attention. Monthly cleaning is also recommended to avoid the build-up of grease and dirt.
Yes. The main legal duty is the annual gas safety check for commercial gas equipment under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, which must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Food hygiene law also requires equipment, particularly refrigeration, to hold safe temperatures.
Among the most common issues in a commercial kitchen are problems with commercial refrigeration and freezers, as well as cookers and ventilation. Regular maintenance is the best way to avoid these issues and prevent food spoilage and hazards.
A maintenance checklist is a document that helps you and your employees establish what maintenance is required and when. This helps with both professional maintenance and regular weekly upkeep that your staff can carry out.
Last updated: 29/06/2026
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