Commercial Catering

Commercial Catering

Service, Repairs & Planned Maintenance

Commercial catering equipment is critical infrastructure. When it fails, service stops immediately, compliance risks increase, and pressure escalates quickly.

Vectis provides commercial catering service, repair and planned maintenance across the Isle of Wight, supporting kitchens where reliability, safety and accountability matter.

Our catering support is delivered as part of a joined up engineering and maintenance approach, not as a standalone bolt-on service.

We support a wide range of commercial catering equipment commonly found in professional kitchens, including:

  • Cooking appliances
  • Refrigeration and cold storage
  • Warewashing equipment
  • Ventilation and associated services

 

Where specialist certification is required, work is carried out by appropriately qualified engineers, with responsibility and reporting retained by Vectis.

This ensures continuity, clarity, and accountability for clients and facilities managers.

Catering breakdowns are disruptive and time-sensitive.

We provide responsive service and fault finding, prioritising:

  • Safe operation
  • Clear diagnosis
  • Practical repair decisions
  • Transparent communication

 

Where equipment is repairable, we will explain the fault and the options clearly. Where equipment is no longer viable, we provide honest advice rather than repeated short-term fixes.

Planned maintenance in catering environments is about more than keeping equipment running. It is about safety, compliance, and operational confidence.

Our catering maintenance programmes are designed to:

  • Reduce unplanned downtime
  • Support safe operation
  • Identify deterioration early
  • Protect warranties and compliance obligations
  • Provide clear audit trails

 

Maintenance is delivered using structured inspection frameworks aligned with manufacturer guidance and recognised industry standards where appropriate.

 

Commercial catering rarely exists in isolation.

Our catering support is designed to integrate with wider refrigeration, mechanical, and planned maintenance programmes, providing a single point of accountability rather than fragmented contractors.

This approach is particularly valuable for:

  • Multi-site operators
  • Education and healthcare environments
  • Leisure and hospitality groups
  • Facilities managed contracts

All catering maintenance and service activity is recorded digitally, with clear asset identification, engineer observations, and supporting evidence.

Clients and facilities managers receive:

  • Clear service records
  • Asset visibility
  • Identified risks and advisories
  • Consistent reporting across disciplines

 

This supports accountability and informed decision making.

Reduce Risks

Ensuring continuity of service is vital to the running of a fast-paced catering establishment.

Our expert engineers can craft a customised Planned Preventative Catering Equipment Maintenance Package tailored specifically to your business needs. By ensuring the compliance and efficient operation of your Warewash, Catering & Refrigeration Equipment, we help reduce the occurrences of unexpected breakdowns and the unplanned additional costs.

Planned Preventative Maintenance

Our comprehensive planned preventative maintenance package, written in accordance with SFG20’s & FESA’s industry recognised commercial catering and kitchen equipment maintenance guidelines, includes certification and testing, is ideal for restaurants, canteens, and hospitality venues that prioritise the smooth operation of their equipment while minimising the risk of downtime.

In addition, our Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Package includes access to Vectis Refrigeration’s 24/7 emergency breakdown service, guaranteeing swift resolution and getting your equipment back up and running in no time.

Planner Preventine Maintenance infographic

Local, accountable catering support

We work solely on the Isle of Wight. Our engineers are island based, and our clients deal directly with the people responsible for their sites.

There is no mainland call centre, no rotating subcontract labour, and no reliance on ferry services to attend or support kitchens.

If we support your catering equipment, we take responsibility for it.

Red Pipework

We now offer reactive service and planned maintenance to

Glasswash / Warewash systemsRefrigeration unitsAir conditioning unitsElectrical appliances e.g., commercial mixers, deep fryers, dishwashers, cookers and ice machines

Is this the right fit?

Our commercial catering support works best for clients who value:

  • Reliability over short-term fixes
  • Accountability over fragmented contractors
  • Engineering judgement over guesswork

 

If you are looking for a catering maintenance partner who understands the operational pressure of professional kitchens and takes responsibility seriously, we are happy to discuss your requirements.