Far East

What Far East does

Far East Europe Ltd, trading as Far East Kitchen Solutions™, is a UK-based specialist manufacturer of Chinese-style commercial catering equipment founded in 1983 and headquartered at Coney Green Farm, Clay Cross, Derbyshire. The company manufactures, supplies, and installs wok cooker ranges and dim sum steamers in both gas and electric-induction variants, alongside stockpot cookers and bespoke stainless steel fabrications, and is Europe's leading importer of YPT Hong Kong catering equipment (turbo wok cookers, duck roaster ovens, steamer cabinets) with UK warranty and stocked spares. Its core technology centres on proprietary turbo burner designs delivering 28% gas savings versus standard nozzles, induction power electronics with no immersed elements for limescale resilience, a patented YPT heat-exchanger achieving 85% thermal efficiency, and a current-sensing Gas Interlock System certified to CE, UKCA, and Gas Safe COMCAT1/3/4/5 standards.

The business operates a multi-stream revenue model: one-time equipment sales (quote-based for commercial units, listed for spare parts via an e-commerce shop accepting Visa/Mastercard through RBS Worldpay), recurring service and repair contracts (duct cleaning from £400+VAT, gas safety checks ~£220+VAT, gas interlock installation £1,100–£1,500+VAT), planning and design consultancy for commercial kitchen layouts, equipment finance/leasing, and a spare-parts and consumables channel. Customers are primarily UK-based Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese and Korean restaurants and takeaways, with secondary vertical exposure in hotels, pubs, schools, nursing homes, and community centres; distribution is direct-to-customer via website, phone, and nationwide engineering service coverage spanning most of England, Scotland and Wales, plus post-Brexit EU/EEA export capability. The company is family-controlled, privately held, and operates with a small headcount (11–50 employees) focused on a high-specification niche rather than competing on volume in the broader commercial-kitchen-equipment market.

Name

Far East

Legal name

Far East Europe Ltd

Website

https://fareastwok.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UK manufacturer founded 1983 specialising in Chinese-style wok cooker ranges and dim sum steamers (gas and electric-induction), supplying commercial oriental restaurants, takeaways, hotels, and care facilities across the UK and Europe via direct sales, nationwide service, and Hong Kong equipment importation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Catering Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Wholesale (AFAIALAB)

Keywords

• Commercial catering equipment
• Wok cooker ranges
• Dim sum steamers
• Induction wok cookers
• Stock pot ranges

Headquarters

HQ city

Chesterfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of commercial catering equipment including wok cookers (gas and induction), dim sum steamers, stock pot ranges, and Hong Kong imported equipment. Products sold as one-time purchases with various configuration options.
2. Service and Repair: Wok cooking range servicing, extract duct cleaning, gas safety checks, and gas interlock installation. Annual servicing recommended. Service nationwide from £400+VAT for duct cleaning, £220+VAT for gas safety checks, £1,100-£1,500+VAT for gas interlock systems.
3. Spare Parts: Online shop selling spare parts for wok cookers, cleaning supplies, and accessories. Parts include burners, pilot lights, gas valves, wok rings, and cleaning chemicals.
4. Planning and Design Consultancy: Kitchen layout and planning consent consultancy services for commercial kitchens including vent/extract systems. Helps customers with gas supply sizing and equipment specification.
5. Equipment Finance/Leasing: Finance leasing options available for equipment purchases to help customers spread costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Far East manufactures, supplies, and installs Chinese-style commercial catering equipment for takeaway and restaurant kitchens. The portfolio centres on gas and electric-induction wok cooker ranges, dim sum steamers, stockpot cookers, and imported Hong Kong (YPT) equipment, complemented by kitchen layout consultancy, equipment leasing, nationwide service and repair, and an online spare parts shop.

Product overview

Far East is a UK-based manufacturer of Chinese-style commercial kitchen equipment, operating as Far East Europe Ltd trading as Far East Kitchen Solutions™. The product portfolio centers on wok cooker ranges and dim sum steamers offered in both gas and electric-induction variants, supplemented by Hong Kong-imported specialist equipment (YPT line including turbo wok cookers, duck roaster ovens, and steamer cabinets), stockpot cookers, and custom stainless steel fabrication. The company provides complete commercial kitchen solutions through integrated service offerings including planning and design consultancy, equipment leasing, maintenance and repair services, and a spare parts shop. Core products include the CEFT gas wok cooking range, IW induction wok cooker, CED compact wok cooker, CEST gas dim sum steamer, ID electric dim sum steamer, OP32/IS15 stockpot cookers (gas and induction), and the YPT Hong Kong equipment line.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Far East Kitchen Solutions: Primary trading brand for UK manufacturer of Chinese wok cooker ranges and dim sum steamers

Products and services

• CEFT Wok Cooking Range (Gas) Gas-powered wok cooking range with turbo burners designed for Chinese-style high-heat cooking in commercial kitchens. Marketed as affordable, dependable, capable and economical.
• IW Induction Wok Cooker Electric induction wok cooker providing a gas-free alternative for sites without gas or with limited ventilation requirements. Available in multiple burner configurations.
• CED Compact Wok Cooker Compact wok cooker designed for smaller commercial kitchen spaces while maintaining commercial cooking performance.
• CEST Dim Sum Steamer (Gas) Multi-function gas-powered dim sum steamer with powerful reliability, easy use, and easy cleaning for commercial kitchens preparing oriental cuisine.
• ID Dim Sum Steamer (Electric Induction) Heavy-duty commercial electric dim sum steamer using induction technology with automatic water fill, overheat protection, and no immersed element for enhanced reliability.
• ID30 5-Burner (3+2) Induction Wok Cooker Expanded induction wok cooker offering 3 main burner positions in a 1650mm width with rear flat rings for stockpot use, total electrical loading 30 kW.
• OP32 Gas Stockpot Cooker Powerful 37 kW gas stockpot cooker with 32 jets designed for large pots and commercial stockpot cooking applications.
• IS15 Induction Stockpot Stove 15 or 8 kW 3-phase induction stockpot stove equivalent to 37 kW gas burner, with backsplash mounted swivel water spout and intuitive sliding power control.
• YPT Turbo Wok Cooker (ESR/ECR Series) Hong Kong-imported turbo wok cookers with pre-mix fan-assisted burners providing 28% gas savings versus ordinary 4-inch mixing nozzles. Includes Environmental Chop Suey (ESR) and Guandong/Shanghai (ECR) variants.
• YPT Duck Roaster Oven (CDR Series) Hong Kong CE-approved duck roasting oven with 16 kW burner, double-skinned insulated layer and grease drainage. CDR-8E holds 6-7 ducks; CDR-9E holds 8-9 ducks.
• YPT Steamer Cabinet (ESC) Environmental steamer cabinet with patented insulated heat-exchanger achieving 85% thermal efficiency. Features independent fire jet design, 9-minute preheat, and low noise operation.
• YPT Dim Sum and Rice Roll Steamer (ECS/ERS) Dim sum and rice roll steamers with insulated top, swing spout water tap, and built-in double rice roll pan on ERS-2E model.
• Service and Repair Comprehensive maintenance services including wok cooker and steamer servicing, extract duct cleaning, Gas Interlock System installation, and annual Gas Safety Checks for commercial catering equipment across England, Scotland and Wales.
• Planning, Design and Specification Consultancy Professional consultancy services for commercial kitchen layout planning, design, and equipment specification including ventilation and extraction systems and gas supply sizing.
• Equipment Leasing and Finance Finance leasing options available for equipment purchases to help commercial customers spread the cost of acquiring catering equipment.
• Spare Parts Shop Online shop selling spare parts and replacement components for Far East wok cookers and steamers including burners, pilot lights, gas valves, wok rings and other components.
• Cleaning Supplies Specialist cleaning supplies for commercial kitchen equipment including degreasers, descaler powder, jet nozzle cleaning kits, and sanitising products.
• Custom Stainless Steel Fabrication Bespoke stainless steel fabrication services producing heavy-duty custom items such as chef's tables and kitchen components, fully welded in 304 stainless steel in the UK.

Quantifiable outcome

• Turbo burners use 28% less gas than ordinary 4" mixing nozzles while providing more heat
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YPT Hong KongcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYPT Hong Kong is a manufacturer of Flamemate commercial catering equipment including turbo wok cookers, duck roasting ovens, and steamer cabinets. Far East is Europe's leading importer of YPT Hong Kong catering equipment, providing UK warranty and stocking common spares. Specifications are customized to suit UK operating conditions. CE approved by Intertek.
• Pro-Fit (Hong Kong)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPro-Fit Powerflame CE pig roasters and cabinet steamers available as Hong Kong imports. Far East refurbishes Pro-Fit equipment including SCE cabinet steamers with new tank/heat exchanger fitment.
• PanasonicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPanasonic commercial rice cookers sold through Far East, including SR-GA721F (4.2L) at £120+VAT and SR-GA421F (7.2L) at £145+VAT with free delivery to most of GB.
• RinnaiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRinnai gas rice cookers distributed through Far East. 55 cup capacity, automatic two-stage burner, designed in Japan. Available at £430+VAT (discontinued October 2018).
• Yiko ElectricminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYiko Electric Duck Roasting Oven distributed through Far East. 4.5 kW 230V single phase, 4-5 duck capacity. Sold at £2,800 excluding VAT.
• Burco (G DPA Catering)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBurco Titan RG90 6 burner gas cooker with oven available at special offer price of £920+VAT (offer ended June 2017).
• TefcoldminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTefcold chest freezers sold through Far East at prices from £394-£497+VAT, including GM300SS through GM600S models with 2 year parts warranty.
• AtosaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAtosa commercial refrigeration including saladettes and undercounters sold through Far East at special offer prices.
• Howson SignsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal firm Howson Signs installed the new 3D 'FAR EAST' blue logo at Coney Green Farm head office in Clay Cross, Derbyshire in March 2020.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Electrolux Professional: Global Swedish-Italian commercial kitchen and laundry equipment manufacturer with broad commercial cooking portfolio. Large incumbent competing in commercial kitchen equipment with greater resources and broader geographic reach.
• Middleby Corporation: US-listed global leader in commercial food service equipment with extensive brand portfolio across cooking, refrigeration, and food preparation. Broad incumbent in the same commercial kitchen equipment category with vastly greater scale and R&D budget.
• Ali Group: Italian-headquartered global leader in commercial food service equipment with dozens of brands across cooking, refrigeration, and food prep. Broad incumbent with multiple specialist subsidiaries potentially overlapping with Far East's oriental equipment niche.
• Rational AG: German global leader in commercial combi-steamers and cooking systems for professional kitchens. Broad incumbent in commercial cooking equipment with overlapping steamer technology and similar target customer profile of restaurants and commercial kitchens.

Direct peers

• Falcon Foodservice Equipment: UK-based commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer specializing in gas and electric cooking ranges. Direct competitor in commercial cooking equipment with similar target customer base of UK restaurants and takeaways.
• Blue Seal: UK-based commercial catering equipment manufacturer offering cooking ranges, ovens, and griddles. Direct peer in the UK commercial kitchen equipment market with overlapping target customers (restaurants, takeaways) and similar wholesale distribution model.
• Caterkwik: UK commercial catering equipment supplier offering commercial cooking equipment, refrigeration, and catering supplies. Comparable wholesaler/distributor serving similar UK foodservice customers with broader product catalog.
• Parry Catering Equipment: UK commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer and wholesaler based in the Midlands. Direct comparable in commercial cooking equipment manufacturing with similar geographic focus and B2B distribution model.
• Lincat: UK manufacturer of commercial catering equipment including cooking ranges, ovens, and holding equipment. Comparable B2B manufacturer/distributor serving UK commercial kitchens with similar product breadth and specification-led sales approach.

Emerging players

• Hoshizaki Europe: Japanese-headquartered commercial refrigeration, ice machines, and cooking equipment manufacturer with European operations. Comparable specialist with similar focus on Asian-engineered commercial kitchen equipment and premium positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FarEastWok
• YouTubeyoutube.com/fareastgroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/FarEastWok
• Instagraminstagram.com/fareastvip

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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