ABRAXAS Catering Equipment Ltd

What ABRAXAS Catering Equipment Ltd does

ABRAXAS Catering Equipment Ltd is a UK-based, family-run commercial kitchen solutions provider founded in 1998, operating from Kidderminster, Worcestershire with a registered address in Droitwich. The company delivers an integrated portfolio spanning kitchen design (using CAD technology), equipment supply, installation, commissioning, servicing, repairs, extraction and ventilation systems compliant with DW172 and TR19 specifications, bespoke servery counters, refrigeration, and a distinct catering pod product line for mobile and overflow catering needs. All field work is performed by directly employed engineers holding Gas Safe, F-Gas, CHAS, SafeContractors, and enhanced DBS certifications, enabling the firm to operate on sensitive sites including schools and care homes rather than relying on subcontractors.

The customer base is diversified across hospitality (hotels, pubs, restaurants, leisure venues, safari parks), education (schools, academies, further education institutions, day nurseries), healthcare and care (extra care housing, care homes), and food manufacturing (e.g., Huegli). Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales, project-based kitchen design and installation fees, recurring Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) subscriptions with priority call-out, on-demand repair services, and a newer equipment leasing/rental stream covering dishwashers and glasswashers on a monthly billing cadence. Go-to-market is direct field sales via website, phone, and on-site consultation, supported by SEO-targeted local service pages across 14+ UK cities and an active social media presence.

Commercial positioning rests on a regulated, credentialed in-house engineering team and 25+ years of operating history rather than proprietary technology. The OEM supplier network spans Lincat, Falcon, Rational, Hoshizaki, Foster, Retigo, Blue Seal, Metcalfe, CED, Sammic, Elta Fans, and Maidmaid, allowing multi-brand specification per project. All 11 verified Google reviews rate the company 'Excellent', consistent with a reputation-led, referral-driven demand model concentrated in the West Midlands with national reach claimed for design, installation, and catering pods.

Name

ABRAXAS Catering Equipment Ltd

Legal name

Abraxas Catering Equipment Ltd

Website

https://abraxascatering.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ABRAXAS Catering Equipment Ltd is a family-run UK commercial kitchen specialist (est. 1998) providing CAD design, supply, installation, servicing, and repairs to hospitality, education, and care-sector clients via in-house certified engineers in the West Midlands and nationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kidderminster

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: One-time sales of commercial catering equipment including ovens, refrigeration units, dishwashers, cooking ranges, and bespoke stainless steel fabrication. Equipment sourced from leading manufacturers.
2. Service and Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing servicing and maintenance packages including Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) plans that provide regular inspections and priority call-out in emergencies.
3. Kitchen Design and Installation: Design, supply, installation and commissioning of complete commercial kitchens, including bespoke servery counters, extraction and ventilation systems.
4. Equipment Leasing and Rental: Flexible payment options through leasing or renting catering equipment, particularly commercial dishwashers and glasswashers, with regular monthly payments.
5. Repair Services: On-demand repair services for catering equipment with engineers carrying common replacement parts for same-day resolution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ABRAXAS designs, supplies, installs, services and repairs commercial catering equipment for hospitality, education and care-sector clients across the UK. The company delivers turnkey kitchen solutions from initial site survey and CAD design through installation, commissioning and after-sales planned preventative maintenance, with a particular focus on bespoke servery counters, ventilation and extraction systems (DW172/TR19 compliant), refrigeration, and mobile catering pods. All engineering work is performed by in-house Gas-Safe and F-Gas certified engineers.

Product overview

ABRAXAS Catering Equipment Ltd is a family-run commercial kitchen solutions provider offering an integrated portfolio of design, installation, supply, and maintenance services. The core offering centers on commercial kitchen equipment provision and installation, supplemented by specialist services including bespoke kitchen design (using CAD technology), extraction and ventilation systems (DW172/TR19 compliant), servery counter solutions, refrigeration, and catering pods for mobile or extended catering needs. The company also provides equipment leasing options for dishwashers and glasswashers, along with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) plans and emergency repair services. All services are delivered by in-house Gas-Safe and F-Gas certified engineers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Kitchen Design Bespoke commercial kitchen design service using CAD technology to plan layouts, optimise workflow, storage and food preparation area configurations for hospitality, education and care-sector clients.
• Kitchen Installations Project-managed installation and commissioning of commercial kitchens, covering lighting, flooring, pipework and equipment commissioning to health and safety regulations.
• Commercial Catering Equipment Supply Supply of commercial catering equipment from leading manufacturers including ovens, fridges, freezers, dishwashers, grills, food processing appliances, cooking ranges and combination ovens (brands include Lincat, Falcon, Retigo, Rational, Blue Seal, Hoshizaki, Foster, Metcalfe, Sammic).
• Servicing and Planned Preventative Maintenance Regularly scheduled inspection and maintenance service covering commercial catering equipment, ventilation and extraction systems, with priority call-out in emergencies, designed to prevent minor issues becoming major faults and extend appliance lifespan.
• Extraction and Ventilation Systems Installation, repair and maintenance of commercial kitchen extraction and ventilation systems compliant with DW172 specifications and TR19 guidance from the Building Engineers Services Association.
• Repairs Emergency and scheduled repair service for catering equipment including ovens, fryers, refrigeration, dishwashers, glasswashers and ventilation systems, with engineers carrying common replacement parts for same-day resolution.
• Bespoke Servery Counters Bespoke servery counters made from stainless steel, granite and timber tops, including hot and cold food storage units for customer-facing food service areas.
• Refrigeration Solutions Supply, installation and maintenance of refrigeration equipment including reach-in fridges, walk-in cold rooms, freezer rooms and undercounter refrigeration units.
• Catering Pods Compact, self-contained mobile kitchen units designed for outdoor events, street food vendors, festivals and temporary setups. Fully customisable with weatherproofing, security features and the ability to be repositioned; can be installed and ready for operation within approximately one week.
• Catering Equipment Leasing Flexible monthly payment leasing and rental options for commercial catering equipment, particularly dishwashers and glasswashers, as an alternative to outright purchase.
• Commercial Dishwasher and Glasswasher Rental Dedicated rental and leasing product for commercial dishwashers and glasswashers with monthly payments covering equipment and often including repair and maintenance service.
• Gas Safe Kitchen Certification and Installation Installation of gas appliances by Gas Safe Registered Engineers ensuring compliance with UK gas safety regulations for commercial kitchens.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day or next-day repair service available with engineers carrying spare parts to resolve most issues on first visit
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 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

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LincatcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer. Abraxas supplies Lincat equipment as part of their commercial kitchen kit-outs, providing ovens, ranges, and cooking equipment from this reputable brand.
• FalconcoreTechnology or IntegrationEstablished commercial catering equipment manufacturer. Abraxas sources Falcon equipment for kitchen installations, particularly for cooking ranges and heating equipment.
• CED (Culinary Equipment Distributors)coreTechnology or IntegrationCommercial catering equipment supplier. Abraxas works with CED as a regular partner for equipment supply in commercial kitchen installations.
• RetigocoreTechnology or IntegrationCommercial kitchen equipment manufacturer specializing in combination ovens and cooking technology. Regular partner for Abraxas kitchen fit-outs.
• MetcalfecoreTechnology or IntegrationUK-based manufacturer of commercial catering equipment. Abraxas sources Metcalfe equipment particularly for vegetable preparation and processing equipment.
• RationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium commercial cooking technology manufacturer known for combination ovens. Abraxas supplies Rational equipment for high-end commercial kitchen installations.
• HoshizakicoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading manufacturer of commercial refrigeration and ice machines. Abraxas sources Hoshizaki for refrigeration solutions in commercial kitchens.
• FostercoreTechnology or IntegrationCommercial refrigeration specialist. Abraxas supplies Foster refrigeration equipment for commercial kitchen installations.
• Blue SealcoreTechnology or IntegrationCommercial cooking equipment manufacturer. Abraxas sources Blue Seal equipment for cooking ranges and ovens in commercial kitchen fit-outs.
• Elta FanscoreTechnology or IntegrationVentilation and extraction fan manufacturer. Abraxas sources Elta Fans components for commercial kitchen extraction and ventilation systems.
• MaidmaidcoreTechnology or IntegrationCommercial kitchen equipment manufacturer. Abraxas supplies Maidmaid equipment as part of their product range.
• SammiccoreTechnology or IntegrationFood service equipment manufacturer specializing in preparation equipment. Abraxas sources Sammic for vegetable preparation and food processing equipment.
• Aurora Sea SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable sponsorship arrangement where Abraxas is paying for the training course at Aurora Sea School for the Par-oar-medics team undertaking the World's Toughest Row Challenge.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/abraxascatering
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• Instagraminstagram.com/abraxascatering
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abraxas-catering-equipment-ltd

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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