Target Catering Equipment

What Target Catering Equipment does

Target Catering Equipment, trading as Pedrette Engineering Limited, is a UK-based, family-owned designer and manufacturer of commercial catering equipment founded in 1988 by David and Elizabeth Pedrette and headquartered in Gloucester. The company specialises in commercial induction cooking, manufacturing heavy-duty stainless steel induction ranges (T900, T900-XL, TR-E, TR-6, TR-24, CCW, T8-Series and T-SPB variants), the proprietary Carbo Clean range of recirculating filtration canopies, and a wide line of stainless steel kitchen furniture and ventilation products. It has been a UK pioneer in commercial induction cooking since 2007, integrating European-sourced induction components and Schott Ceran glass into products manufactured at its Gloucester facility, with a 3-year parts and labour warranty on induction equipment and a 10-year framework guarantee on bespoke suites. Beyond its own branded products, Target distributes and integrates third-party commercial kitchen equipment from manufacturers including Rational, FRiFri, Adande, Convotherm, Falcon, Lincat, Hobart, and Winterhalter.

The business serves hotels and hospitality, restaurants and pubs, food production kitchens, healthcare, marine and offshore, mobile catering, and leisure/event venues across the UK, with named customers including Lloyds of London, Sodexo, Gilpin Hotel and Lake House (1 Michelin Star), the Moat House, Kingsholm Stadium, and the Bridgend Hotel. Revenue is generated through quote-based bespoke kitchen design, in-house stainless steel fabrication, supply of standard and partner-brand equipment, professional installation by qualified engineers, and online shop sales of standard induction products and accessories. Pricing is opaque and negotiated on a project basis, with milestone payment terms of 50% on contract formation, 40% on dispatch, and 10% on completion. Go-to-market is consultative direct field sales supported by an in-house Innovation Centre for live cooking demonstrations, plus a content-led website, customer portfolio case studies, and a recently launched e-commerce channel for standard and used equipment.

Name

Target Catering Equipment

Legal name

Pedrette Engineering Limited

Website

https://targetcatering.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Target Catering Equipment (Pedrette Engineering Limited) is a UK family-owned manufacturer founded in 1988 that designs, fabricates, and installs bespoke commercial induction cooking equipment, stainless steel kitchen furniture, and Carbo Clean recirculating extraction canopies for hotels, restaurants, healthcare, marine, and event venues across the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Catering Equipment

NAICS

Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing (335210)

SIC

Household Appliances (3630), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Wholesale (AFAIALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Food Preparation Equipment & Smallwares Wholesale (AFAIALAK)

Keywords

• Commercial induction cooking
• Stainless steel fabrication
• Commercial kitchen design
• Kitchen extraction systems
• Catering equipment supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Gloucester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Commercial Kitchen Design and Installation: Complete bespoke commercial kitchen design, fabrication, and installation services. Kitchens are tailored to individual business requirements with custom stainless steel equipment manufactured in-house at Gloucester facility.
2. Commercial Catering Equipment Supply: Supply of standard and bespoke stainless steel catering equipment including extraction canopies, tables, sinks, hot cupboards, gantries, dishwasher tables, and commercial coffee stations.
3. Commercial Induction Range Cookers: Standard and bespoke commercial induction ranges including wok cookers, stock pot boilers, and specialized cooking suites. Products include standard 'off-the-shelf' options and fully customized made-to-measure induction stoves.
4. Specialist Catering Equipment Distribution: Supply of commercial catering equipment from leading manufacturers including Adande, Blue-Seal, Convotherm, Cooktek, Falcon, FRiFri, Rational, and others for the foodservice industry.
5. Equipment Installation Services: Installation services by qualified engineers for single appliances and complete commercial kitchens, including commercial kitchen extraction systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Target Catering Equipment (Pedrette Engineering Limited) designs, manufactures, supplies and installs commercial induction cooking ranges and stainless steel fabricated kitchen equipment at its Gloucester facility. It also distributes and integrates third-party catering brands, delivers bespoke commercial kitchen design services, and provides commercial kitchen extraction including proprietary Carbo Clean® recirculating filtration canopies.

Product overview

Target Catering Equipment is a UK-based commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer and supplier founded in 1988, operating as Pedrette Engineering Limited. Their product portfolio consists of two main categories: proprietary British-manufactured products and third-party equipment supply. Their core manufactured products include commercial induction ranges (standard models T-SPB, T900, T900-XL, TR-E, TR-6, TR-24, CCW wok ranges, and T8-Series wok ranges, plus bespoke induction suite manufacturing), stainless steel catering equipment (tables, sinks, hand wash stations, gantries, hot cupboards, dishwasher tables, and kitchen units), Carbo Clean recirculating filtration canopies, and commercial kitchen extraction systems. They also supply and integrate third-party equipment including FriFri professional fryers, Adande refrigerated drawers, Rational combination ovens, and ventless cooking equipment. Services include commercial kitchen design, bespoke manufacturing, and installation. All proprietary induction products feature 3-year parts and labour warranty and are manufactured at their Gloucester factory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Induction Ranges British-manufactured heavy duty commercial induction cooking suites, available as standard 'plug and play' models or fully bespoke made-to-measure configurations incorporating ovens, fryers, refrigeration, griddles, planchas and pasta boilers. Backed by 3-year parts and labour warranty on European induction components.
• T-SPB Stock Pot Boiler Commercial induction stock pot cooker with extra large low-level induction cooktop designed for high-volume production of stocks, sauces and soups.
• T900 4 Zone Range Compact 900mm wide commercial induction cooker with a high-powered 4-zone induction cooktop and convection oven or storage space underneath.
• T900-XL 4 Zone Range Extended T900 model with additional surface area and a larger capacity oven or storage space underneath, configured in a 2-piece glass layout.
• TR-E 4 Zone Range with Plancha Original Target restaurant induction range combining an induction cooktop with a plancha griddle and a GN-compatible convection oven, refrigerated drawer or storage underneath.
• TR-6 6 Zone Range Six-zone commercial induction range positioned as an energy-efficient alternative to traditional gas 6-burner and bullseye solid top ranges, with optional convection oven, open storage or refrigeration underneath.
• TR-24 6 Zone Range Six-zone commercial induction range designed as an energy-efficient alternative to traditional gas 6-burner and bullseye solid top ranges, with optional convection oven, open storage or refrigeration underneath.
• CCW Compact Commercial Wok Range Compact wok station featuring DualCool® technology for oriental-style commercial wok cooking, with a 750mm front-to-back depth and automatic wok detection that only consumes power when a wok is on the unit.
• T8-Series Commercial Wok Range Heavy-duty commercial wok induction range with wok and flat induction hob zones, DualCool® technology and on-demand water supply, designed for traditional 13-inch round bottom deep mild steel wok pans.
• Carbo Clean® Commercial Recirculating Filtration Canopies Proprietary recirculating canopy hoods with built-in filtration that capture grease, smoke and odours without requiring external ducting, enabling commercial kitchens in locations unsuitable for traditional ducted extraction.
• Stainless Steel Catering Tables Standard and bespoke stainless steel tables manufactured at the Gloucester facility in a range of sizes and configurations for commercial kitchen applications.
• Commercial Coffee Stations Commercial coffee station equipment, including barista coffee stations, designed and manufactured for catering businesses.
• Commercial Kitchen Gantries Stainless steel kitchen gantry systems providing overhead storage and workspace solutions for commercial kitchen environments.
• Commercial Stainless Steel Kitchen Units Bespoke and standard stainless steel kitchen units for walls, providing customisable storage and workspace solutions for commercial kitchens.
• Stainless Steel Sinks Commercial stainless steel sinks designed and manufactured to order for professional kitchens in various configurations, including hand wash sinks.
• Dishwasher Tables Commercial dishwasher tabling systems, including inlet and outlet dishwash tables, designed and manufactured for complete dishwasher systems.
• Hot Cupboards Commercial hot cupboards for holding and warming food at safe serving temperatures.
• Stainless Steel Hand Wash Sinks Stainless steel hand wash basins and sanitisation stations for commercial kitchens, with hands-free tap options available.
• Quick Serve Commercial Kitchen Systems Streamlined commercial kitchen systems engineered for quick-serve restaurant operations, enabling efficient workflow and faster food preparation.
• Commercial Kitchen Extraction Systems Commercial kitchen extraction and ventilation systems designed, manufactured and installed to BESA kitchen ventilation specification DW/172, including design, specification, noise and odour control, air replacement systems, and stainless steel hood manufacture.
• Ventless Commercial Kitchen Equipment Certified ventless cooking appliances including ventless high speed ovens, combination ovens, fryers, induction cooktops and grills with built-in recirculating filtration, grease capture and odour reduction for locations without traditional ducted ventilation.
• Commercial Kitchen Design Services Customised commercial kitchen design and installation services throughout the UK, delivered by catering design consultants with expertise in sustainable commercial kitchens that maximise functionality and efficiency of available space.
• Bespoke Induction Suite Manufacturing Custom induction range cooker manufacturing service where customers specify configuration including wall, peninsula or island suites, induction zones, built-in appliances, and material finishes, with 2D and 3D CAD visualisations provided during the design process; bespoke ranges carry a 10-year framework guarantee.
• Third-Party Catering Equipment Supply Supply of commercial catering equipment from leading manufacturers including Adande, Blue-Seal, Convotherm, Cooktek, Cossiga, Electrolux, Falcon, Fosters, FriFri, Giorik, Gram, Hobart, Houno, Instanta, Josper, LaSpaziale, Lincat, Meiko, Precision, Rational, Robot-Coupe, Welbilt, Winterhalter and Zwilling, integrated into bespoke kitchen solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% energy efficiency compared to 40% efficiency of gas cooking
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FRiFricoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for built-in professional fryers with automation features including Touch control systems, Adaptive Cooking technology, integral gravity filtration, and optional automatic basket lifting for commercial kitchens.
• Rational AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupply of Rational combination ovens for integration into bespoke induction cooking suites as built-in appliances.
• AdandecoreTechnology or IntegrationSupply of Adande refrigerated drawers that can be programmed as fridge, freezer, or blast chiller for built-in integration into induction cooking suites.
• World-Leading Ventless Equipment ManufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnerships with manufacturers of certified ventless cooking appliances including ventless high speed ovens, combination ovens, fryers, induction cooktops and grills for flexible kitchen installations.
• European Induction Technology PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with leading European innovators to bring cutting-edge induction cooking technology to UK commercial kitchens.
• Schott CerancoreTechnology or IntegrationUse of Schott Ceran toughened safety glass for induction cooktops - 6mm glass with reinforced stainless steel surround for durability and safety.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Welbilt: Multinational commercial foodservice equipment manufacturer (brands include Convotherm, Frymaster, Garland, Manitowoc) — overlaps with Target across ranges, fryers and ventilation but operates at much greater scale.
• Middleby Corporation: Large US-listed commercial foodservice equipment group owning multiple brands (Celfrost, Turbochef, Jade, Lynx) — a broad incumbent operating across the same end-customer kitchens globally.
• Hobart: Long-established commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer with broad UK presence (dishwashers, cooking, refrigeration) — overlaps with Target's third-party supply lines and full kitchen solutions.
• Rational AG: Global leader in combination ovens for commercial kitchens and an existing supply partner of Target; competes broadly in the same end-customer installations but focuses on a different primary appliance category.

Direct peers

• Cooktek: Specialist commercial induction cooking equipment manufacturer based in the US, focused on induction ranges, woks and hold/buffet systems — directly comparable core technology and target use cases.
• Falcon Foodservice Equipment: UK-based manufacturer of commercial cooking equipment, including ranges and induction units, serving the same UK hospitality and catering market with overlapping product categories and similar go-to-market approach.
• Blue Seal: Commercial cooking equipment brand supplying ranges, salamanders and induction units to UK and Australasian foodservice operators — overlapping in target market and core product categories.
• Lincat: UK manufacturer of commercial catering equipment (ovens, ranges, induction, servery) — directly comparable in product portfolio, target customer base (UK hospitality and foodservice) and British manufacturing heritage.

Emerging players

• Adande: UK-based manufacturer of refrigerated drawer systems that integrate beneath Target induction cooktops; serves the same commercial kitchen customers and benefits from the same induction-driven demand.
• FRiFri: Specialist commercial fryer manufacturer whose products are integrated into Target's bespoke induction suites; comparable UK foodservice customer base with overlapping channel relationships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TargetCatering

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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