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catering equipment
the World Of Hospitality
QED supplies modular kitchen and coffee shop
for company’s new European HQ
Quality Equipment Distributors (QED), based
in Glasgow, is a leading UK designer and
supplier of modular bar, coffee shop and food
service equipment.
The company has recently completed the design
and installation of a modular coffee shop and
additional kitchen equipment at a company’s
new European headquarters in Glasgow.
Modular display system at a reasonable price
An important part of the company’s plans
for the new premises was the design and
installation of a kitchen, coffee shop and snack
bar to cater for management, staff and visitors
to the building.
As the manager explains:
‘We wanted a modular system that was as good
as a custom-built solution at a reasonable price,
and were fortunate to receive the ideal proposal
from QED. An important consideration from
us was the use of a rustic, natural wood finish
for the fascia of the counters, which would be in
harmony with our organic principles.
‘Robert Campbell and his team worked very
closely with us to come up with a design
specification and CAD drawing that was true
to our vision, and the end result is both stylish
and practical.’
The equipment that QED supplied is from their
exclusive Continental Coffee Shop System.
It includes a drop-in patisserie counter with
front and rear sliding doors for serve-over and
self-service operation, together with matching
bar modules. The units are clad in distressed,
reclaimed wood with granite and wooden
worktops.
Eau de Vie Multitap drinking water system
Behind the counters, QED has installed a
compact kitchen facility that includes stainless
steel sinks, worktops, a dishwasher and coffee
machine. A special feature of the kitchen
area is an Eau de Vie Multitap drinking water
system, which dispenses filtered, chilled still or
sparkling water, together with hot water for hot
drinks, all from one easy-to-operate tap.
As the company’s manager emphasises:
‘The kitchen and coffee shop is not simply a place
for people to eat and drink. It also serves as a
useful space for ad hoc and relaxed meetings,
where ideas can be discussed and developed
in less formal surroundings than in the office
environment. To this end, we are very satisfied
with the facility that QED has helped us to
create.’
Tel/Fax: 0141 779 9503, email: [email protected]. www.qualityequipment.co.uk
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