One of the UK's leading catering equipment suppliers

Part of the Sysco family, Brakes Catering Equipment is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of commercial catering equipment. By partnering with leading brands, and with over 40 years’ experience, we can offer quality catering supplies to businesses and homes across the country. Whether your business is a pub, restaurant, hotel, school, care home, hospital or anything in between - Brakes Catering Equipment can supply everything you need.

We supply catering equipment products from 170 industry-leading brands to meet all your practical and commercial requirements. Our commercial kitchen equipment range includes fridges, freezers, dishwashers, ovens and smaller electrical items like kettles, blenders and juicers. We also supply front and back-of-house equipment such as cutlery, glassware, crockery and chef whites.

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At Brakes Catering Equipment, we support every step of a modern commercial kitchen, from efficient food preparation to responsible operations. Our range includes durable tools, chef‑grade essentials and compliant storage solutions designed to help teams work safely and consistently. We also prioritise high‑standards across hygiene and food safety, offering dependable thermometers, colour‑coded utensils and clear labelling systems that keep busy kitchens running smoothly.

To support this, we also stock trusted hospitality brands chosen for their performance in commercial environments. From enduring tableware by Steelite and Churchill China, to reliable storage and handling solutions from Rubbermaid, precision appliances by Dualit, and high‑quality glassware from Arc, our range brings together proven names that professionals rely on every day.

We’re equally committed to sustainability and operator wellbeing. That’s why we supply eco‑friendly sustainable packaging for takeaway and grab‑and‑go services, alongside reliable cleaning agents formulated for professional use, helping maintain spotless environments without slowing service. And with a full selection of personal protective equipment, including gloves and aprons for safe handling, every team can work confidently while meeting the demands of modern hospitality.