Commercial Kitchen Breakdowns Ltd

Bars & Pubs

Call us on 01780 778 088 for fast, reliable commercial kitchen equipment repairs for bars & pubs across Stamford, the Midlands and London. Emergency callouts, PPM contracts and equipment supply from CKB.

Bars & Pubs Commercial Kitchen Equipment Repairs & Servicing

A pub kitchen doesn’t stop just because something’s broken. Friday night, bank holiday weekend, a packed beer garden in July — your customers don’t care that the fryer’s down or the glasswasher’s throwing fault codes. They just know service is slow, and they won’t forget it.

CKB provides fast-response commercial kitchen repairs and servicing for bars and pubs across Stamford, the Midlands and London. Whether it’s an emergency callout or scheduled maintenance, we’re here to keep your kitchen and bar equipment running when it matters most.

Equipment We Repair & Maintain

Commercial dishwashers and glasswashers
Commercial extraction and ventilation systems
Commercial microwaves
Hot Holding & Display
Commercial ovens, ranges and grills
Fryers and heated holding equipment
Commercial refrigeration
Bottle Coolers

Understanding the Demands of a Pub Kitchen

Pub kitchens operate differently to restaurant kitchens, and the pressures are distinct. You might be running a full à la carte menu from a compact kitchen, serving 200 covers on a Sunday lunchtime, then pivoting to late-night bar snacks the same evening. The equipment takes a serious hammering.

Add to that the bar side of the operation — bottle coolers, draught refrigeration systems, glasswashers, ice machines — and you’ve got a large footprint of catering and bar equipment, all of which needs to be operational at the same time, often without a dedicated facilities team to spot early warning signs.

Our engineers understand this. We’ve worked in enough pub kitchens to know that a fault at 6pm on a Saturday isn’t just an inconvenience. It’s a direct hit to your revenue, your reputation with regulars, and your kitchen team’s ability to hold service together.

Adande, AHT, Alpine, Arcaboa, Arctica, Artikcold, Autonumis, Blizzard, Blue Ice, Caravell, Coldkit, Coolpoint, Crystal, Derby, Eco-Cool, Elcold, Elstar, Foster, Framec, Fricon, Frilixa, Frost-Tech, Gamko, Gram, Gemm, Hallco, Hoshizaki, Iarp, Ice O Matic, Igloo, IMCool, Infrico, Inomak, Interlevin, ISA, J&E Hall, Jade, Klima, Koldbox, Labcold, Mafirol, Medi+, Mercatus, Mondial Elite, Osborne Bottle Coolers, Osborne Refrigeration, Oscartielle, Polar, Prodis, Promek, Sagi, Scotsman, Simag, Staycold, Studio 54, Santos, Tecfrigo, Tefcold, Trimco, True, Ugolini, Valera, Vestfrost, Whirlpool, and Williams.

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Emergency Callouts for Bars & Pubs

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When You Can't Wait

There’s no such thing as a convenient time for a breakdown in a pub. That’s why we offer same-day emergency callouts, with engineers aiming to attend within hours of your call. We cover evenings and weekends — because that’s precisely when pub kitchens are at their busiest and can least afford downtime.

When you call us, you’ll speak to someone who understands the urgency. We won’t talk you through a lengthy phone assessment when what you need is an engineer on-site. Where we can carry parts for your equipment, we’ll bring them. Where we can fix on the first visit, we will.

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) for Pub Kitchens

The best breakdown is the one that never happens. A PPM contract with CKB means your kitchen and bar equipment is regularly inspected, cleaned, and serviced on a schedule that works around your operation — not one that disrupts it.

For pub kitchens, PPM typically covers:

  • Extraction systems and canopy cleaning
  • Refrigeration servicing and gas checks
  • Oven and cooking equipment servicing
  • Glasswasher and dishwasher maintenance
  • Ice machine hygiene and servicing
  • Gas appliance safety inspections

Regular maintenance extends the life of your equipment, reduces the likelihood of unexpected failures, and keeps you compliant with food safety and gas safety obligations. For pub groups with multiple sites, we can coordinate planned visits across your estate.

Gas Safety & Compliance for Pubs

All gas appliance work carried out by CKB is completed by Gas Safe registered engineers. We provide the relevant certification and documentation following any gas-related work, giving you a clear record for your compliance files.

For pubs, this matters. Whether it’s a routine service on a commercial range or a repair to a gas-fired appliance, having documented, certified work protects your business, satisfies your licensing requirements, and means you’re not scrambling for paperwork when an inspection comes around.

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Catering Equipment Planned Preventative Maintenance Contracts

Need PPM For Your Business?

Our expert kitchen equipment engineers will be able to guide you on the best contract for you catering needs.

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) is a proactive approach to maintaining equipment and systems to prevent unexpected breakdowns and costly repairs.

In commercial kitchens, PPM ensures that vital equipment like extractor fans, refrigeration units, and cooking appliances are regularly inspected, cleaned, and serviced to operate efficiently and safely.

By scheduling routine maintenance, businesses can extend the lifespan of their equipment, reduce the risk of sudden failures, and comply with health and safety regulations. PPM not only improves operational reliability but also helps avoid downtime, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted workflow in the kitchen.

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Frequestly Asked Questions

We offer same-day emergency callouts where possible. During peak seasons and weekends, we understand how critical rapid response is to leisure and garden centre operations. Our local engineers aim to attend within hours of your call.

If equipment is beyond economical repair, we can supply and install replacement units, both new and reconditioned, ensuring you're back in operation quickly. We'll provide clear quotes for repair versus replacement to help you make the right decision.

Yes, our team is experienced in repairing all major commercial catering equipment brands. Whether your equipment is new or older stock, we have the expertise to diagnose and fix issues.

There are many common signs that your commercial refrigeration equipment is in need of a repair, from defrosted food through to a build-up of ice inside the fridges, CKB are highly experienced in a range of commercial refrigeration repairs including: 

  • Door seals
  • Walk-in light repairs
  • Compressor replacements
  • Refrigeration gas leaks 

Absolutely. We work with you to schedule planned maintenance during weekdays, closed days, or off-peak seasons to avoid disrupting your busiest trading times.

Regular maintenance prevents minor issues becoming major failures. This reduces emergency callout costs, minimises lost revenue from downtime, and extends equipment lifespan, delivering significant savings over time.