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Commercial kitchen ventilation plays a major role in keeping busy kitchens comfortable, practical and able to operate ef...
16/10/2026

Commercial kitchen ventilation plays a major role in keeping busy kitchens comfortable, practical and able to operate effectively throughout the year.

From managing heat and cooking fumes to improving airflow and controlling odours, a well-maintained extraction system can make a noticeable difference to working conditions.

In our latest blog, we look at why commercial kitchen ventilation matters for restaurants, hotels, pubs, cafés and other hospitality businesses across Torquay, Torbay and South Devon, as well as the common signs that a system may need maintenance or repair.

Read the full blog here:
https://empireservicessw.co.uk/commercial-kitchen-ventilation-in-torquay-and-south-devon/

To discuss kitchen ventilation, extraction maintenance or repair support, call Empire Services on 01803500908.

Commercial ventilation has an important role to play well beyond the warmer months. In kitchens, hospitality venues, lei...
14/10/2026

Commercial ventilation has an important role to play well beyond the warmer months. In kitchens, hospitality venues, leisure facilities, offices and other commercial buildings, effective airflow helps manage heat, steam, odours and stale air while supporting a more comfortable working environment.

Kitchen extraction is a good example. Cooking equipment continues producing significant heat and fumes throughout the year, so extraction systems still need to move air effectively and perform consistently regardless of the temperature outside.

Regular servicing and maintenance can help identify issues with fans, filters, ductwork and other components before airflow or extraction performance begins to suffer. It also gives businesses a better understanding of how their system is performing rather than waiting until a noticeable problem develops.

Empire Services supports commercial ventilation systems across Torquay, Plymouth, Exeter and South Devon, providing practical engineering support for hospitality, leisure and wider commercial sites.

🌐 https://empireservicessw.co.uk
📞 01803 500908

Commercial kitchen equipment works hard every day, and regular servicing can make a real difference to how reliably it p...
12/10/2026

Commercial kitchen equipment works hard every day, and regular servicing can make a real difference to how reliably it performs.

Ovens, fryers, dishwashers, grills and other essential appliances naturally develop wear over time. Servicing gives engineers the opportunity to check equipment properly, identify developing faults and deal with performance issues before they become more disruptive to the kitchen.

Empire Services supports hospitality businesses, schools, care settings and other commercial kitchens across Torquay, Plymouth, Exeter and South Devon with planned catering equipment servicing and maintenance.

For busy kitchens, the benefit is straightforward. Equipment is better looked after, potential issues can be identified earlier, and businesses have a clearer picture of the condition of the appliances they rely on every day.

Alongside planned maintenance, our engineers are also available when reactive repairs are needed, giving local businesses practical support throughout the working life of their catering equipment.

🌐 https://empireservicessw.co.uk
📞 01803 500908

Reliable refrigeration is essential for restaurants, bars, pubs, hotels and cafés across Exeter.From cold rooms and disp...
09/10/2026

Reliable refrigeration is essential for restaurants, bars, pubs, hotels and cafés across Exeter.

From cold rooms and display fridges to bottle coolers and cellar cooling, even a small fault can quickly affect stock, service and day-to-day operations.

In our latest blog, we look at common refrigeration issues in hospitality settings, the importance of fast repair support and how planned maintenance can help reduce breakdown risk.

Read the full blog here:
https://empireservicessw.co.uk/refrigeration-support-for-restaurants-bars-and-hospitality-venues-in-exeter/

To discuss refrigeration repairs, servicing or planned maintenance, call Empire Services on 01803500908.

Congratulations to the 2026 Food Drink Devon Award winners!The Food Drink Devon Awards took place on Monday 5th October ...
08/10/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Food Drink Devon Award winners!

The Food Drink Devon Awards took place on Monday 5th October at Sandy Park in Exeter, bringing together businesses and individuals from across Devon’s food, drink and hospitality community.

Empire Services is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of Food Drink Devon, and our Managing Director, Andrew, was there on the night as part of his role as a Director of Food Drink Devon, helping to present awards and celebrate the businesses being recognised.

It was a brilliant opportunity to see so many local businesses in one room and recognise the work that goes into making Devon’s food and drink sector what it is.

Congratulations to this year’s winners:
Sustainability Pioneer — Voco https://www.facebook.com/vocoZealExeter
Best Fine Dining Restaurant - La Mar https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554340684436
Best Hotel Restaurant — https://www.facebook.com/Orestonemanorhotel
Best Restaurant — Crab Shed Salcombe
Best Pub — The Black River Inn - https://www.facebook.com/theblackriverinn
Best Casual Dining — The Cove - https://www.facebook.com/thecovedevon
Best Bar — Offshore Bar & Restaurant - https://www.facebook.com/OffshoreTorquay
Best Café — Rafikis - https://www.facebook.com/rafikiscafe
Best Takeaway — Loluli's Lucky Fish - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090100734827
Best Retailer — Powderham Farm Shop - https://www.facebook.com/powderhamfarmshopandbistro
Best Online Retailer — Bays Brewery - https://www.facebook.com/Baysbrewery
Best Training School — Ashburton Cookery School & Chef's Academy - https://www.facebook.com/ashburtonchefs
Best Food Product — Good Game Charcuterie – Tuscan Style Salami - https://www.facebook.com/GoodGameTopsham
Best New Food Product — Curworthy Cheese – Woolworthy - https://www.facebook.com/curworthycheese
Best Drink Product — Stokehouse Farm Dairy – Whole Milk - https://www.facebook.com/HeardCattleCompany
Best New Drink Product — Ventons Devon Cyder – Whiteway’s Cyder Royal - https://www.facebook.com/VentonsDevonCyder
Devon W**e of the Year — Alder Vineyard – Madeleine Angevine - https://www.facebook.com/aldervineyard
Hospitality Venue of the Year — Perfect Waves Cafe - https://www.facebook.com/PerfectWavesCafe
Product of the Year — Cottage B**r Project’s Panther Black IPA - https://www.facebook.com/cottagebeerproject

A huge congratulations to all of the winners, finalists and businesses involved. We work with the hospitality and foodservice sector every day, so it is particularly rewarding for Empire Services to support an organisation that champions the people and businesses behind such an important part of Devon’s economy.

Keeping hospitality refrigeration working when it mattersFor bars, restaurants, pubs, hotels and other hospitality busin...
07/10/2026

Keeping hospitality refrigeration working when it matters

For bars, restaurants, pubs, hotels and other hospitality businesses, refrigeration is working long before the doors open and continues long after the last customer leaves.

Commercial fridges and freezers protect ingredients and prepared food, bottle coolers keep drinks ready for service, while cold rooms and cellar cooling systems support stock storage behind the scenes. When any part of that setup starts to underperform, the impact can quickly spread beyond the equipment itself.

Empire Services supports hospitality businesses across Torquay, Plymouth, Exeter and South Devon with commercial refrigeration repairs, servicing and planned maintenance. Our engineers can investigate developing faults, maintain equipment and provide responsive support when something needs urgent attention.

Regular maintenance also gives businesses an opportunity to identify performance issues earlier, helping protect stock and reduce the likelihood of refrigeration problems disrupting service.

📞 01803 500908

Commercial kitchens rely on equipment that has to perform consistently, often through long and demanding service periods...
05/10/2026

Commercial kitchens rely on equipment that has to perform consistently, often through long and demanding service periods. When an oven, fryer, dishwasher or grill starts to develop a fault, getting practical support quickly can make a real difference to how much disruption the kitchen experiences.

Empire Services supports commercial kitchens across Torquay, Plymouth, Exeter and South Devon with catering equipment repairs, servicing and planned maintenance. Our engineers work with hospitality venues, schools, care settings and other foodservice businesses to keep essential equipment in good working order and deal with issues before they begin affecting service.

For customers, that means having a local team they can call on for straightforward engineering support, whether the job is a reactive repair, routine servicing or ongoing maintenance.

We understand how important reliable equipment is to the day-to-day running of a busy kitchen, and our focus is always on helping businesses stay operational with as little interruption as possible.

🌐 https://empireservicessw.co.uk
📞 01803 500908

Commercial catering equipment breakdowns can quickly put pressure on a busy kitchen.From ovens and fryers to grills and ...
02/10/2026

Commercial catering equipment breakdowns can quickly put pressure on a busy kitchen.

From ovens and fryers to grills and dishwashers, even one faulty appliance can affect service, staff efficiency and customer experience.

For businesses across Plymouth, fast local repair support helps reduce downtime and get essential kitchen equipment back into reliable operation.

In our latest blog, we look at common catering equipment faults, reactive repairs, planned servicing and why preventative maintenance can make such a difference for busy commercial kitchens.

Read the full blog here:
https://empireservicessw.co.uk/commercial-catering-equipment-repairs-in-plymouth-support-for-busy-local-kitchens/

To discuss catering equipment repairs or servicing, call Empire Services on 01803500908.

Reliable catering equipment matters every day for hotels, pubs, restaurants, schools, care settings and commercial kitch...
30/09/2026

Reliable catering equipment matters every day for hotels, pubs, restaurants, schools, care settings and commercial kitchens across Torquay, Torbay and South Devon.

Ovens, fryers, dishwashers and other essential appliances all play a part in keeping kitchens moving, and when equipment starts to show signs of wear, early attention can help avoid unnecessary disruption later on.

Empire Services supports local businesses with commercial catering equipment repairs, servicing and planned maintenance, helping customers keep equipment in good working order and ready for continued use through the busier months ahead.

Our engineers work across the local area, providing practical support for businesses that depend on their kitchens to operate reliably day after day.

🌐 https://empireservicessw.co.uk
📞 01803 500908

Three Essential Systems. One Team to Support Them.Commercial sites rarely rely on refrigeration, air conditioning or ven...
28/09/2026

Three Essential Systems. One Team to Support Them.

Commercial sites rarely rely on refrigeration, air conditioning or ventilation in isolation. Each system plays a different role, but together they help keep buildings operational, comfortable and suitable for the people using them.

For businesses managing multiple systems, having one engineering team able to support all three can make maintenance much easier to coordinate.

Empire Services provides commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation support across Bristol, Bridgwater, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton, Tiverton, Cullompton and Exeter, covering everything from planned servicing and routine maintenance to responsive engineering support when something needs attention.

For hotels, leisure facilities, offices, retail sites, foodservice operations and other commercial premises, that means fewer contractors to manage and a more joined-up approach to looking after essential equipment.

As our coverage continues to grow across the region, we’re helping more South West businesses simplify the way they manage their sites.

🌐 https://empireservicessw.co.uk
📞 01803 500908

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