Catering finance case study

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It sounds delightful, doesn’t it? The Belgian Arms. A ‘great Britsh pub’ situated in the pretty village of Holyport, Maidenhead, set back from the green, overlooking the pond. And they offer really tasty British food that’s beautifully cooked, a great selection of wines and a really good pint. Now Dominic Chapman has added another USP … Read more

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They say that every cloud has a silver lining, but the effects that Hopkins Catering Equipment achieved with a refit of a fish and chip shop in Weston-super-Mare provided some dramatic back-lit effects in blue, with one of their latest energy-efficient counter frying ranges. And the reason for the transformation? A devastating fire that completely … Read more

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Over the years we’ve become known for our expertise in niche financing, or ‘quirky kit finance’ as we like to call it. One such area is the catering and hospitality world and the recent addition of Dave Gadsden to the Johnson Reed team has greatly strengthened this offering. He believes that catering sector leasing is … Read more

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At Johnson Reed, we love meat wholesalers. As a rule, they require lots of equipment, they want it quickly and they need it to be utterly reliable. Things like mixers, bandsaws, fish skinners, meat derinders, sausage fillers and tenderisers – we understand how important the right machinery is. And we know just the right people … Read more

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Some of our clients are rather coy about disclosing information relating to their dealings with Johnson Reed. Here’s a case in point. Littleport Steakhouse is a restaurant for which we arranged a catering leasing deal worth around £13,000 for various items of equipment. But we can’t tell you very much about the equipment or who … Read more

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Anyone who knows their way around Manchester city centre will know that the Northern Quarter is the area to seek out all that’s best in fashion, music, bars and cafes. It’s also the home of David Cook and Alyson Doocie, experienced restaurateurs who have been involved with two highly successful catering venues in this vibrant … Read more

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Feeling peckish? If you’re in the Cheshire area you could do worse than visit one of the four carvery pubs operated by the Almond family. They’ve earned a reputation for providing top quality food and drink in welcoming, traditional and stylish restaurants. One of their establishments, the Three Bears in Hazel Grove, near Bramall, had … Read more

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At Johnson Reed, we’re just as interested in helping out with the smaller finance needs of companies as we are with the big boys. A recent example saw a small high street butcher coming to us because he needed some new mincing equipment. We understand the needs of caterers and the food retail sector, as … Read more

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Liverpool: famous for The Beatles, The Liver Building, and Scousers. But now Liverpool has something else to be known for: Paolo & Donato’s Restaurant. Located in Williamson Square in Liverpool’s city centre, the new-start Italian cafe bar has found immediate success since first opening their doors selling quality sandwiches, pizzas, cakes, pastries and home-made ice … Read more

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Gateshead Talmudical College, located in Gateshead, is considered one of the most prestigious advanced yeshivas in the Jewish Orthodox world, so it was an privilege to be able to work with them to provide new Catering equipment leasing. Needing to replace old ovens which provided the meals at the College, we were asked to provide … Read more