Vision Commercial Kitchens

What Vision Commercial Kitchens does

Vision Commercial Kitchens Ltd is a UK-based specialist subcontractor that designs, supplies, and installs commercial kitchen and bar equipment for hotels, restaurants, stadia, education, leisure, care homes, and workplace catering operators. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Heywood, Lancashire, the company operates from three warehouses totalling more than 20,000 square feet and employs between 11 and 50 staff. Its flagship credentials include the £7.2 million Co-Op Live Arena foodservice installation (32 bars, 15 kitchens, 9 marketplaces, 18 cellars, 814 tagged assets) for BAM Construction and Oak View Group, 70 commercial kitchen installations across 10 floors at the Grade II* listed Old War Office (Raffles London at The OWO) for Ardmore Group, and ongoing work at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium.

The company operates a project-based, specification-led delivery model. Design is conducted in Revit and AutoCAD to BIM Level 2 (PAS 1192), with coordination through MSITE, BIM360, Site Audit Pro, 4Projects, and Datascope. Equipment is sourced from major manufacturers (Charvet, Halton, Precision Refrigeration, Rational and others) and installed by an approved nationwide engineer network with 7-day after-sales coverage. Specialist capabilities include marine installations (The Daffodil, Mersey Ferry), heritage buildings (Emily Hobhouse Museum), and large-scale arena refrigeration (central CO2 systems). Supporting this, the company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and Altius accreditation, and operates its own FCA-regulated finance arm (Vision 1-2-3 Finance) offering 0% interest purchase plans and equipment leasing.

Revenue is generated primarily through enterprise field sales and main-contractor subcontracting across the United Kingdom, with regional sales coverage in London & South East, the Midlands, and the North. Pricing is project-by-project tender plus a finance option that converts capital expenditure into monthly payments (12 months to 5 years). Customers are predominantly enterprise (main contractors, hotel groups, venue operators, and stadia developers), and the company supplements heavy equipment supply with light equipment (utensils, table theatre, crockery, chefswear). The company is privately held, with no disclosed external investment, and is led by Managing Director Jack Sharkey alongside directors covering Projects, Finance & Operations, Operations & Compliance, and Business Development.

Name

Vision Commercial Kitchens

Legal name

Vision Commercial Kitchens Ltd

Website

https://visionck.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vision Commercial Kitchens is a UK specialist subcontractor that designs, supplies, and installs commercial kitchen and bar equipment for hotels, restaurants, stadia, education, leisure, and care-home operators, with flagship credentials including the £7.2M Co-Op Live Arena and Raffles London at The OWO.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Kitchen Design & Installation

NAICS

Interior Design Services (541410)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail & Hospitality Fit-Out (Stores, Restaurants, Hotels) (IMAFANAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Commercial Interior Fit-Out (Offices & Corporate) (IMAFANAA)

Keywords

• Commercial kitchen design
• Kitchen equipment supply
• Kitchen installation services
• Commercial catering equipment
• Bar equipment installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Heywood

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Commercial Kitchen Design, Supply & Installation: Full-service commercial kitchen and bar solutions encompassing consultation, design, project management, supply of equipment, installation, and after-sales service. Projects range from small community installations to large arena-scale deployments.
2. Equipment Leasing: Finance plans starting at 12 months up to 5-year agreements for equipment procurement, enabling clients to spread costs without capital expenditure.
3. 0% Interest Finance: 12 and 24-month interest-free purchase plans on selected equipment with no deposit and equal monthly payments.
4. Light Equipment Supply: Supply of light equipment including kitchen utensils, table theatre, crockery, cutlery, janitorial materials, and chefswear to complement project-based heavy equipment offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vision Commercial Kitchens is a UK-based specialist that delivers full-service commercial kitchen and bar solutions for hospitality, stadia, education, leisure and heritage venues. The integrated offering covers initial consultation, BIM Level 2 design using Revit and AutoCAD, equipment specification and supply, project management, on-site installation by qualified engineers, and a nationwide 7-day after-sales service. Complementing the core service, the company offers finance options (0% interest plans and equipment leasing) and light equipment supply (utensils, crockery, cutlery, chefswear).

Product overview

Vision Commercial Kitchens is a services-oriented company specializing in the design, supply, and installation of commercial kitchen and bar equipment. The core offering is a unified service encompassing consultation, design using Revit/AutoCAD 3D modeling, equipment specification and supply (both heavy equipment and light equipment), project management, installation by qualified engineers, and after-sales support. The company also offers financing solutions (Vision 1-2-3 Finance) including 0% interest-free purchase plans and equipment leasing to support equipment acquisition. All services are delivered across sectors including hotels, restaurants, stadia, education, leisure, care homes, and garden centres throughout the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consultation Initial consultation service where Vision takes the client brief, understands desired outcomes, and provides expert industry advice on commercial kitchen projects for hotel, restaurant, stadia, education, leisure and care home operators.
• Commercial Kitchen Design Design service that translates client briefs into functional, stylish kitchen layouts using Revit to produce 3D visuals, delivered to BIM Level 2 / PAS 1192 standards for hospitality, stadia, education and heritage clients.
• Project Management End-to-end project management coordinating design, supply, installation and commissioning across commercial kitchen projects, recognised with the ceda Grand Prix Project Management Excellence award in 2024 for The OWO.
• Equipment Supply Supply of commercial kitchen equipment sourced from major manufacturers, including heavy cooking and refrigeration equipment as well as ancillary light equipment such as utensils, table theatre, crockery, cutlery, janitorial materials and chefswear.
• Kitchen Installation Full installation services delivered by an approved and qualified nationwide network of engineers in line with manufacturer specifications and Vision's project management protocols.
• After Sales Service Ongoing maintenance, repair and warranty support delivered through a nationwide network of engineers available 7 days a week to commercial kitchen clients.
• Light Equipment Supply Standalone supply of kitchen utensils, table theatre, crockery, cutlery, janitorial and cleaning materials, and chefswear for commercial kitchens, complementing the heavy equipment supply on project-based and standalone orders.
• Vision 1-2-3 Finance Finance options for commercial kitchen equipment, encompassing 0% interest-free purchase plans (12 and 24 months, no deposit, equal monthly payments) and equipment leasing agreements (12 months to 5 years), delivered in partnership with FCA-regulated finance providers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered 32 bars, 15 kitchens, 9 marketplaces, 18 cellars, and 814 tagged equipment assets for Co-Op Live Arena (UK's largest indoor arena)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TriconcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign consultants for Raffles London at The OWO project. Tricon led the design that enabled Vision to create the state-of-the-art kitchen for Mauro Colagreco's Michelin-starred restaurant. Tricon also provided Stage 4 design for Co-Op Live Arena.
• BAM ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain contractor for Co-Op Live Arena project. Vision was appointed by BAM Construction to deliver the full foodservice installation from kitchens to bars to central refrigeration system.
• Ardmore GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain contractor for The OWO (Old War Office) project. Vision collaborated with Ardmore on the Grade II* listed building transformation.
• Oak View GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient/developer for Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium catering facilities and Co-Op Live Arena. Vision delivered catering facilities at these landmark venues.
• Sandman Hotel GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContinued partnership across hotel schemes including Newcastle and Sheffield properties. Vision delivered banquet kitchen, main kitchen, and ballroom bar at Sandman Signature Sheffield Quays Hotel following success at Sandman Newcastle.
• Morgan SindallcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction partner for education facilities including Dixons Academies. Vision provides catering kitchen installations as part of wider construction projects.
• Valour Hospitality PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperator for Seaton House Hotel in St Andrews. Vision designed and installed kitchen for the five-star hotel overlooking the Old Course.
• Charvet Premier RangescoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier for Raffles London kitchen. Charvet Premier Ranges cook suite, welded on-site, featured bespoke counters and cabinets in black and gold finish.
• HaltoncoreTechnology or IntegrationCanopy systems supplier for Raffles London kitchen ventilation.
• Precision RefrigerationcoreTechnology or IntegrationRefrigeration units supplier for Raffles London kitchen.
• RationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationCombi oven supplier for Raffles London kitchen.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Direct peers

• Lockhart Catering Equipment: UK supplier and installer of commercial catering equipment to hospitality, education, and healthcare segments. Comparable equipment-specification-and-supply-plus-installation model, with broader equipment distribution footprint.
• Catering Design Group: UK specialist consultant and contractor offering commercial kitchen and bar design, supply, and installation. Comparable mid-sized operator with similar sector mix and project-based revenue model.
• Gratte Brothers Foodservice: UK foodservice design and installation arm of Gratte Brothers Group, delivering full commercial kitchen packages for hotels, universities, and leisure venues. Operates as a specialist trade contractor alongside main contractors, directly competing with Vision's bid profile.
• INOX Equipment Ltd: UK stainless steel fabrication and commercial kitchen installation specialist serving restaurants, hotels, and food retail. Comparable custom-fabrication, design-and-build operating model with similar UK customer segments.
• CW Knight Foodservices: Long-established UK commercial kitchen design, supply, and installation company serving hotels, restaurants, education, and healthcare. Comparable size, sector coverage, and project-delivery model to Vision Commercial Kitchens.
• Puffin Kitchens: UK-based specialist commercial kitchen design, supply and installation contractor serving hotels, restaurants, stadia, and education. Closely comparable operating model to Vision, covering consultation through after-sales across multiple sectors.

Others

• Brakes Group (Sysco): Major UK foodservice wholesaler within Sysco with adjacent supply-chain and equipment-procurement relationships. Not a direct design-and-build competitor, but an ecosystem participant alongside specialist kitchen contractors like Vision.

Broad incumbents

• Nisbets PLC: Large UK and Ireland commercial catering equipment distributor with a wide product catalogue and installation services. Overlaps with Vision on equipment supply and light installation, but operates as a broader catalogue retailer rather than a specialist design-and-build contractor.
• Compass Group UK & Ireland: Largest UK contract foodservice operator with significant in-house design and installation capability through its procurement and project teams. Overlaps at the customer and project level, but operates primarily as an operator rather than an independent specialist subcontractor.

Regional players

• Cotswold Catering Equipment Co: Mid-sized UK commercial catering equipment design, supply, and installation firm serving hotels, restaurants, schools, and healthcare, with strong South West / Midlands regional coverage. Comparable service model but more regionally focused than Vision's nationwide footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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