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Lockhart Catering Equipment
Lockhart House
Brunel Road
Theale
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 4XE 

Web: www.lockhartcatering.co.uk
Email: Email us by clicking here  

Sales Hotline 03701 678678
Customer Services 03701 678678

Catering Design Services

London & South 01279 451335
Midlands and North 0161 925 1620
Scotland 01236 850230

Welcome to Lockhart Catering Equipment

About Us 

As the country's leading distributor of catering equipment, we supply the largest range of light and heavy equipment available to the UK caterer.

Our dedicated resources include three regional offices and a central National Accounts office, which together provide nationwide coverage. We also have a locally based sales-force offering both light and heavy equipment. All of our sales-force are highly experienced professionals, ensuring that the customer is always dealing with someone who has in-depth product knowledge and expertise. In addition, we have exclusive warranties on many heavy equipment products, next day delivery on thousands of stocked items, and of course an unrivalled range, all backed up with modern facilities and processes including ISO 9001 Quality Standard Accreditation and state-of-the-art IT infrastructures.

Because we are not affiliated to any one manufacturer, we are able to offer a wide range of options and, more importantly, advise what's right for your specific requirements so that you can keep your operation ticking over like clockwork.

In addition to stocking and distributing catering equipment we also offer, through Bunzl Lockhart Catering Design Services, a full catering facility design, planning, construction and installation service.

Our Product Range

Our unrivalled product range comprises more than 15,000 stocked products, covering all your catering equipment needs. So, if you can't see what you're looking for on this website, just give us a ring and we're sure to be able to find it for you.

  • Tableware & Crockery
  • Cutlery
  • Glassware
  • Barware
  • Table Service & Buffet
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Chefs Clothing
  • Cleaning & Safety
  • Catering Appliances

Our Customers

Our product offer is designed to cover all market sectors and we are greatly experienced in satisfying the needs of a diverse range of customers. - 

  • Public Sector
  • Hotels
  • Restaurants
  • Pubs & Bars
  • Contract Caterers
  • Quick Service Restaurants
  • Leisure & Stadia
  • Travel
  • Retail

Catering Equipment and Supplies

Pick up everything you need to run a successful catering equipment business at Lockhart Catering. Whether you run a pub, restaurant, hotel or catering company, you'll find a huge range of kitchen equipment and accessories to ensure business runs smoothly. From glassware to dishwashers, chefs uniforms to crockery, get kitted out with all the essential catering supplies.

Shop for top brands

At Lockhart Catering Equipment we aim to bring you only the best quality equipment from highly respected names in catering. For a dazzling array of chefs whites, look no further than Brigade Clothing. Shop for professional looking chefs trousers, jackets and shoes that are functional smart and safe. Complement perfectly cooked dishes with fine dining crockery from Churchill, Royal Doulton or Wedgewood. Or for your everyday crockery needs, explore our Classic range of simple but effective dishes. Keep your bar well stocked, with barware such as cocktail shakers, measures and wine coolers that are long lasting and excellent value for money. Remember to check out our collection of cleaning and safety supplies too, where you'll find everything from mop buckets to baby changers.

Enjoy dedicated service

We're 100% dedicated to delivering the best customer service to you. Take a look at our catering design services and discover how a specialist in interior refurbishment work could help you realise your catering business aspirations. There are also plenty of special offers to check out, and don't forget we offer free next day delivery on orders over £50.

Tableware & Crockery 

Catering Crockery & Tableware
Take your pick from our extensive range of tableware and catering crockery. From fine dining to everyday crockery, we've got the perfect catering sets to complement your business. Browse our inspiring collections of crockery - we've got sets for every occasion. Our hard wearing, high quality everyday crockery is ideal for schools, pubs and cafes. Whilst our innovative concept crockery and exquisite fine dining crockery offer stunning ways for hotels and restaurants to serve up their best dishes.

Catering & Restaurant Crockery
Designed for functionality and elegance, our wide selection of catering and restaurant crockery provides the solution to all your tableware needs. Look at our oven to tableware selection for multifunctional dishes in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours.

Great White – Great Crockery
Great White is our exclusive range of fully vitrified porcelain crockery at competitive prices. The range includes plates, cups, mugs, saucers, bowls, teapots, jugs and comes with a lifetime edge chip warranty. Dishwasher safe. Thermal shock resistant. Microwave, oven and freezer safe

Cutlery Sets

Catering Cutlery
Whether you run a hotel, restaurant, catering company or bar, make a lasting impression on your customers with our extensive range of high quality catering cutlery to suit every occasion. From fine dining and contemporary cutlery, to specialist healthcare cutlery, we've got every corner covered with our selection of wholesale cutlery and cutlery set

Cutlery for every catering event and every budget
Explore our range of fine dining and contemporary cutlery, the perfect complement to expertly cooked gastronomic delights. Or check out our premium cutlery, offering high quality cutlery available in all the classic styles. Our own Signature Collection catering cutlery offers contemporary and traditional ranges of quality cutlery at great value for money prices. 

Browse our speciality items too, such as oyster or snail forks, lobster crackers or bridal knives. Don't forget to take a look at our cutlery storage options and dispensers too, for keeping your kitchen ship shape.

Glassware

Cater for any occasion by stocking up on our range of stylish wholesale glassware. From brandy and champagne glasses to dessert dishes and carafes, browse our extensive selection to find glassware best suited to you.

View our great range of champagne, wine and cocktail glasses, available in a variety of shapes and sizes. Our selection is perfect for adding a touch of style and sparkle to any event or establishment. Also check out our fantastic beer glasses, available in a variety of styles designed to cater for a cross-section of beer types.

Take a look at our dessert dishes, glass bowls and storage accessories which offer elegant and practical options for both the front and back of house.

When it comes to serving spirits, look no further than our assortment of brandy, liqueur and whisky glasses. With both contemporary and old fashioned designs available, there truly is something for every taste.

If you need any help choosing the best glassware for your business, check out our glassware buyers guide.

Ideal for the party season, stock up on our finest wholesale glassware today at Lockhart Catering Equipment.

Bar Equipment & Accessories

A Lockhart Catering equipped bar is a well-equipped bar. From waiters friends and speed rails to corkscrews and bar knives, you'll find a variety of bar equipment you need right here. Whether you run a cocktail bar, a traditional pub or a mobile catering business, make sure your bar is fully equipped with our wide range of barware and accessories.

Take your pick from our wide selection of bar supplies
Guarantee your bar service runs smoothly with hard wearing measures and pourers, reliable bottle openers and cork extractors, and elegant wine coolers and stands. Cocktail making is a fine art, and your bar staff can hone their skills with high quality bar equipment helping them to create the perfect blend. Choose from cocktail shakers, stainless steel strainers, mixing spoons and more, to get that mojito or cosmopolitan spot on. Don't forget the bar snacks either. Our range of bar snack containers will allow you to upsell crisps, nuts and other popular nibbles which keep hunger at bay.

Free next day delivery
Enjoy free next day delivery on orders over £50 when you order bar equipment and supplies from Lockhart Catering Equipment.

Table Service & Buffet

Buffet display and table service
Ensure your service and food presentation is second to none with our wide selection of buffet displays, beverage and table service solutions.

All eyes on the buffet
Add an extra dimension to your service with our selection of great buffet displays, featuring stylish and practical designs suitable for a variety of events. Check out our various display dishes, stands and serving trays, as well as our stainless steel chafing dishes which will make sure your food stays warm throughout service.
Top table

Keep your table looking great with stylish service items ranging from condiment dispensers, table cloths, coasters and vases. Our selection of service trays, meanwhile, will enable waiting staff to maintain a steady supply of food and drink to your customers.

You will also find a range of cafetieres, beverage servers, menus and display holders. Both practical and stylish, our products will help make your service a success.

Kitchen Equipment

From colour coded chopping boards and chefs blowlamps to storage containers and pizza pans; we've got your commercial kitchen equipment requirements covered. Our wide selection of appliances will help you take your food preparation to the next level.

Utensils and cookware
Every kitchen needs to cover the basics, which is why we stock a variety of colour coded chopping boards, slicers, graters and other kitchen utensils.

No kitchen is complete without a quality supply of essential cookware such as pots, pans, baking tins and sheets. You'll find a variety of styles, shapes and sizes in our sections below.

Storage options
Storage and labelling play a key role when it comes to organising a kitchen, so check out our storage bins and containers for safe and practical food storage solutions.  

Identify your food with our labels and label guns, designed to help you comply with food standards and keep track of those crucial use by and shelf life dates.

Chefs Clothing

Look and feel every inch the professional in our extensive range of chefs clothing, protective workwear and shoes for those who work in the catering industry. From chef tunics and jackets to aprons and tabards, browse our chefs clothing collection and you'll find everything you need for working in a busy kitchen. Our favoured Brigade Chef Clothing range of chefs whites and catering uniforms combine style and comfort with durability and practicality.

Take a look at our collection of chefs jackets and executive chefs jackets, each made from hardwearing polycotton fabric that's built to last in the hectic kitchen environment. Our jackets are stylish and available in black or white so you can look professional while staying safe and comfortable at work.

Check out our headwear selection too. We have skull caps to match our range of chefs trousers and neckerchiefs, plus other protective headwear such as trilbies, mob caps and hairnets. Whatever type of kitchen you run we have headwear to ensure you meet compliance with environmental health.

Keep feet protected in any type of catering environment, with our range of chefs shoes. Explore our footwear collection for styles that are lightweight as well as protective and come in black or white options.

For guidance on selecting the right chefs clothing for your business, take a look at our buyers guides - including Chefs Jackets. 

Order your chefs clothing from Lockhart Catering Equipment today.

Cleaning Supplies & Safety

Hygiene and cleanliness is of particular importance to anyone involved in catering, so we've assembled all your essential cleaning supplies in one place. Our selection ranges from bins and buckets to warnings signs and safety packs. 

Cleaning equipment fit for any establishment
As well as a variety of brooms and brush pans, we also stock mops, mop buckets and waste containers. Bins and containers are available in various styles and sizes, according to your needs. Keep your surfaces sparkling with our selection of disposable and reusable cleaning cloths.

Safety equipment
We've got everything from first aid kits to smoke detectors, so browse our safety equipment and give yourself and your staff peace of mind. 

Oven gloves and disposable plastic mitts will keep your hands protected, while a variety of first aid kits will ensure you’re properly equipped in the event of an accident.

Finally, our folding wet floor signs and cones will help alert customers and staff to slippery surfaces and ensure you comply with health and safety regulations.
Storage and labelling play a key role when it comes to organising a kitchen, so check out our storage bins and containers for safe and practical food storage solutions.  

Identify your food with our labels and label guns, designed to help you comply with food standards and keep track of those crucial use by and shelf life dates.

Catering & Kitchen Appliances

Using top quality kitchen appliances makes cooking a pleasure. Lockhart Catering Equipment have all the cooking appliances you need to make your chefs smile! We stock both large and small kitchen appliances, all designed to cope with the busy demands of a commercial kitchen.

Choose from our range of catering appliances including combination, convection and microwave ovens, fryers, griddles, induction hobs, ranges, grills, bain maries, barbecues and toasters suitable for all catering environments, from staff rooms to busy restaurants. Our favoured Chefmaster range showcases a highly competitively priced collection of tabletop cooking appliance. All products in the range are available for next day delivery and come with a 12 months commercial warranty. 

Our products are both durable and highly efficient, makign them ideal for use in busy kitchen environments. New customers receive a special discount, so if this is your first online order, be sure to use our 20% off promotional code!

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