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Penwortham Priory Academy enhances school catering with Rational cooking systems

Penwortham Priory Academy enhances school catering with Rational cooking systems

Press Release, RationalBy FCSI24th August 2026

Penwortham Priory Academy in Lancashire has improved food quality, kitchen efficiency and working conditions through investment in Rational iCombi Pro combi-ovens and iVario advanced bratt pan cooking systems, helping its…

RATIONAL pays tribute to Director Product Management Graham Kille ahead of retirement

RATIONAL pays tribute to Director Product Management Graham Kille ahead of retirement

Press Release, RationalBy FCSI18th August 2026

Rational UK & Ireland has paid tribute to Graham Kille ahead of his retirement on 31 August, bringing to a close a distinguished 25-year career with the business. Graham joined…

Winterhalter helps inspire Muse to maintain the heights of fine dining

Winterhalter helps inspire Muse to maintain the heights of fine dining

Press Release, WinterhalterBy FCSI17th August 2026

Acclaimed chef Tom Aikens chooses Winterhalter dishwasher for his exclusive Belgravia restaurant Muse is a fine dining restaurant based in London’s Belgravia, owned by Michelin starred chef Tom Aikens. With…

Rational Brings Education Catering Experts Together to Discuss New School Food Guidelines

Rational Brings Education Catering Experts Together to Discuss New School Food Guidelines

Press Release, RationalBy FCSI17th August 2026

With new School Food Guidelines set to come into force next year, Rational is kicking off the new academic year by bringing together experts from across the education catering sector…

Winterhalter offers advice on care home warewashing

Warewashing guide for care homes from Winterhalter

Press Release, WinterhalterBy FCSI11th August 2026

Winterhalter creates guide offering advice from the experts What are the biggest challenges in care homes when it comes to dishwashing? Infection control and compliance.  But they’re not the only…

Hobart Creates Nathan Outlaw Signature Mixer to Celebrate Best of British

Hobart Creates Nathan Outlaw Signature Mixer to Celebrate Best of British

Hobart, Press ReleaseBy FCSI31st July 2026

This summer, two British culinary icons have joined forces after Hobart created a one-off signature mixer for two-Michelin-star chef Nathan Outlaw to use in the kitchens of his Outlaw’s guesthouse…

RATIONAL and Bridor to Showcase Complete Breakfast Solution at Wembley Stadium

RATIONAL and Bridor to Showcase Complete Breakfast Solution at Wembley Stadium

Press Release, RationalBy FCSI21st July 2026

Foodservice operators from across the hospitality and catering sectors are invited to Wembley Stadium on 4 August, 2026 for a live breakfast showcase hosted by Rational UK and Bridor, demonstrating…

Campbell’s Eurospar Boosts Production and Consistency with RATIONAL

Campbell’s Eurospar Boosts Production and Consistency with RATIONAL

Press Release, RationalBy FCSI14th July 2026

Campbell’s Eurospar in Banbridge, Northern Ireland has strengthened its fresh food offering through investment in Rational’s iCombi Pro and iVario cooking systems, helping the family-run retailer increase production capacity, improve…

RATIONAL: Entire cleaning product range now phosphorus and phosphate-free

RATIONAL: Entire cleaning product range now phosphorus and phosphate-free

Press Release, RationalBy FCSI8th July 2026

Rational has revised the formulation of its cleaning products for older generations of combi ovens. This means that the tabs for the SelfCookingCenter (from 2004) and the CombiMaster Plus (from…

Rational Kitchen Barometer 2026: Data and trends for the future of professional kitchens

Rational Kitchen Barometer 2026: Data and trends for the future of professional kitchens

Press Release, RationalBy FCSI25th June 2026

Catering and hotel kitchens around the world are under enormous pressure. Staff shortages, rising costs, sustainability requirements and digitalisation deficits are making everyday life more challenging, yet guests still expect…

Hobart serves up Easy Wins for venues cashing in on the World Cup

Hobart serves up Easy Wins for venues cashing in on the World Cup

Hobart, Press ReleaseBy FCSI17th June 2026

Hobart has launched Easy Wins, a new content series designed to help UK venues make the most of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With 104 matches scheduled across the US,…

Stephen Kinkead takes home Lifetime Achievement Award at Lockhart Catering Awards

Stephen Kinkead takes home Lifetime Achievement Award at Lockhart Catering Awards

Press Release, WinterhalterBy FCSI16th June 2026

One of the UK’s leading distributors recognises Winterhalter UK’s managing director at spring conference Stephen Kinkead, managing director of Winterhalter UK, was recently honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at…

RATIONAL appoints Ravinder Saund as Finance Director

RATIONAL appoints Ravinder Saund as Finance Director

Press Release, RationalBy FCSI16th June 2026

RATIONAL UK & Ireland has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Ravinder Saund as Finance Director. Ravinder joins the business with more than 25 years of strategic finance…

RATIONAL joins the UN Global Compact and reinforces its commitment to responsible business practices

RATIONAL joins the UN Global Compact and reinforces its commitment to responsible business practices

Press Release, RationalBy FCSI8th June 2026

By joining the United Nations Global Compact, RATIONAL is underlining its commitment to responsible business practices. As a global market leader in thermal food preparation, RATIONAL is taking this voluntary…

Scotsman Introduces New EXS Gourmet Ice Machines for Premium Drinks Presentation

Scotsman Introduces New EXS Gourmet Ice Machines for Premium Drinks Presentation

Hubbard Systems, Press ReleaseBy FCSI2nd June 2026

The new EXS Series delivers a striking square gourmet cube designed to elevate cocktails, spirits and premium serves across bars, hotels and restaurants. Scotsman has introduced its new EXS Series…

Winterhalter UK welcomes three new members to its team

Winterhalter UK welcomes three new members to its team

Press Release, WinterhalterBy FCSI2nd June 2026

New BDMs and a General Manager looking forward to new opportunities Winterhalter UK has welcomed three new members of staff, including Business Development Managers and a new General Manager to…

Rational UK has strengthened its support for public sector catering with the appointment of Darren Hemsley and David Gledhill as Area Sales Managers – Public Sector. Both Darren and David move into these specialist roles following their experience as Regional Sales Managers at Rational, where they have built long-standing relationships with dealers, consultants and end users across a wide range of professional kitchen environments. Their appointments reflect Rational’s continued investment in experienced people who understand the realities of commercial catering and can provide informed, practical support to the public sector. In their new positions, reporting into Colin Parry, National Sales Director, Rational UK, Darren and David will work closely with healthcare, education, local authority and care catering teams. Their focus will be on helping operators achieve consistency, efficiency and long-term reliability in demanding environments where compliance, continuity and value are critical. Rational cooking systems are already well established across public sector kitchens, valued for their robustness, ease of use and proven performance. Darren and David’s enhanced responsibilities ensure that customers, partners and stakeholders continue to benefit from specialist knowledge rooted in real operational experience. David Gledhill commented “Public sector kitchens continue to face pressure from tight budgets, staffing challenges and increasing demand. Our focus is on supporting customers with solutions that help them operate more efficiently while maintaining consistent food quality.” A key element of the role will be building and strengthening relationships across the sector. Darren and David will work alongside catering teams, procurement bodies, consultants and industry associations to ensure that Rational solutions remain closely aligned to operational needs and regulatory frameworks. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, this specialisation allows for informed guidance shaped by sector-specific challenges. Training and end user support will continue to play an important role. Rational supports customers through a nationwide network of more than 60 demonstration and training sites, including customer kitchens, partner locations and dedicated Rational academies across the UK. This flexibility enables training to take place in real working environments or at specialist facilities, depending on what best suits the operator. The emphasis remains on practical, hands-on learning that reflects the day-to-day pressures of public sector catering and helps teams get more value from both their equipment and processes. Darren Hemsley added “Access to practical training and ongoing support is vital for public sector caterers, and this is an area where Rational continues to invest and add real value.” In addition to working directly with customers and partners, Darren and David will continue to support key industry associations and attend sector conferences, operating responsibly and in line with public sector marketing guidelines. Through engagement with organisations such as the Hospital Caterers Association (HCA), they will help ensure that the voice and needs of end users remain well represented across the sector.

RATIONAL strengthens public sector support through specialist roles

Press Release, RationalBy FCSI22nd May 2026

Rational UK has strengthened its support for public sector catering with the appointment of Darren Hemsley and David Gledhill as Area Sales Managers – Public Sector. Both Darren and David…

SKOPE Refrigeration Brings Smart Connectivity as Standard to UK Foodservice Operators

SKOPE Refrigeration Brings Smart Connectivity as Standard to UK Foodservice Operators

Hubbard Systems, Press ReleaseBy FCSI19th May 2026

Hubbard Systems introduces SKOPE-connect™, the intelligent app-based control platform designed to make commercial refrigeration easier to monitor, manage and optimise. Hubbard Systems is placing the spotlight on the connected capability…

KONJ Café supports authentic Persian cooking with RATIONAL cooking systems

KONJ Café supports authentic Persian cooking with RATIONAL cooking systems

Press Release, RationalBy FCSI19th May 2026

KONJ Café is a modern Persian restaurant in Edinburgh, created as a place where guests can come together to share food, culture and experience. Founded by owner and chef patron…

Wittenheim Opening Ribbon Cutting

A new home for the iVario: Rational expands site in Wittenheim

Press Release, RationalBy FCSI12th May 2026

On 5 May 2026, Rational officially opened the extension to its plant in Wittenheim, France. With its production area now doubled, the “RATIONAL iVario Business Centre” has increased its capacity…

Electrolux Professional Group Achieves 2030 Climate Targets Early in 2025 Sustainability Report

Electrolux Professional Group Achieves 2030 Climate Targets Early in 2025 Sustainability Report

Electrolux Professional, Press ReleaseBy FCSI12th May 2026

Electrolux Professional Group has made substantial progress in reducing its climate impact across the value chain. Compared with the 2019 baseline, the Group has reduced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse…

Winterhalter helps the best British vineyard keep its glassware in peak condition

Winterhalter helps the best British vineyard keep its glassware in peak condition

Press Release, WinterhalterBy FCSI7th May 2026

The Nest at Gusbourne Estate relies on the power of the Excellence-iPlus Based near the village of Appledore in Kent, the Gusbourne Estate has become one of the UK’s finest…

Rational Announces Global Sponsorship of the Global Chefs Challenge Finals 2026 in Wales

Press Release, RationalBy FCSI7th May 2026

Rational is delighted to announce its Global sponsorship of the Global Chefs Challenge Finals 2026, taking place during Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026 at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Wales,…

How RATIONAL Helps Milestone Deliver Destination Quality Food Every Day

How RATIONAL Helps Milestone Deliver Destination Quality Food Every Day

Press Release, RationalBy FCSI25th April 2026

Milestone Rathfriland has evolved far beyond its origins as a small supermarket. Today, with its award-winning Food Hall, Loft 56 bistro and Milestone Kitchen café in Newry, it has become…

RATIONAL Live Education Catering Demo with Holly Charnock

RATIONAL Live Education Catering Demo with Holly Charnock

Press Release, RationalBy FCSI25th April 2026

Practical solutions for today’s education kitchens Rational UK is inviting education catering professionals to a live cooking demonstration with Holly Charnock, Rational Ambassador and former School Chef of the Year,…

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