North West Commercial Kitchen Equipment and Educational Machine Tools Specialists
We provide a supply, installation and maintenance service that delivers on cost as well as quality for school, colleges and restaurants in the North West.
Supplying & fitting
Supplying and fitting new catering and design technology equipment.
Next-day
Next-day repairs and replacements of commercial catering equipment.
Safe hands
Over 2000 sites already trust us to tackle their catering and D&T needs.
Fully accredited service from expert technicians
Educational settings require a trustworthy and stress-free service. You need the peace of mind that comes from working with expert engineers who you can trust to do the job right the first time, every time.
All of our technicians are highly experienced and fully certified to tackle all your maintenance and repair needs. This includes the specialist knowledge and skills required to work with the many different appliances and tools found in commercial kitchens and D&T rooms.
All of our engineers have Gas Safe, NICEIC and REFCOM accreditations, and are fully trained to apply the BS 4163:2021 standard for health and safety. Our D&T technicians also hold the BOHS P601 and P602 qualifications for the design, examination and testing of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems.
Rest assured you’re in safe hands
Shada IqbalPM Planner - Engie
Over the past two years, I have received nothing but a first class service from DCE. I can rely on the team at DCE to attend urgent jobs in a timely manner and keep me fully informed of progress.
Mike NeilSite Manager - Formby High School
Over many years we have used DCE Commercial Engineers Ltd and found them to offer an excellent and comprehensive professional service.
Darren BodenFacilities - Salford City Academy
We would strongly recommend DCE as servicing engineers. They completely understand the workings of a school kitchen and respond very quickly to breakdowns.
Matt CoxExecutive Chef - Signature Living
They are always prompt and professional, from the acceptance of the job to carrying out the fix. I am yet to find something that they cant fix and I cannot fault the service of the engineers when on site.
St Gregory's Catholic High SchoolIvan Baracskai - Facility Manager
DCE are polite and helpful from first point of contact through to work completed on site. They are reliable, professional and work is always carried out to a high standard.
Rob Grugel Estates Operations Manager
DCE have been my chosen contractor for more than 3 years now, which demonstrates their commitment to us, and my immense satisfaction with the service they provide.
Ashley BurkeHealth & Safety Officer/Project Manager - Wirral Metropolitan College
They offer us speedy but cost effective service and their commitment to our needs as a College is second to none. DCE go above and beyond for us and we are very grateful.
Michael MannFacility Manager - North Liverpool Academy
DCE have proved themselves to be professional at all times, the response times to action both emergency repairs and also planned maintenance are excellent.
Sean FinnertyBusiness Development Manager - Falcon Food Service
I genuinely believe DCE are well equipped to take care of all Schools Catering requirements and ensure they receive market-leading, reliable, and fit for purpose equipment.
Michelle TaylorHalton Borough Council
We can rely on DCE to take the stress away from our Catering staff by attending to all our catering equipment emergencies as soon as practically possible.
Andrew DuttonArcadis
As part of our statutory compliance testing and maintenance service to Schools, we have found DCE able to provide a responsive and efficient service to meet the needs of Schools in the North West.
David Loxam BSc (Hons)Head of School Property Management - Casserly Property Management
DCE have consistently provided us with a high level of service to both Casserly Property Management and the schools within our managed portfolio.
Jonathan VineCunliffes Aspire CPM
DCE are always prompt and professional and are quick to respond to breakdown callouts. The staff are very approachable and always willing to assist when necessary.
Shada IqbalPM Planner - Engie
Over the past two years, I have received nothing but a first class service from DCE. I can rely on the team at DCE to attend urgent jobs in a timely manner and keep me fully informed of progress.
Mike NeilSite Manager - Formby High School
Over many years we have used DCE Commercial Engineers Ltd and found them to offer an excellent and comprehensive professional service.
Darren BodenFacilities - Salford City Academy
We would strongly recommend DCE as servicing engineers. They completely understand the workings of a school kitchen and respond very quickly to breakdowns.
Matt CoxExecutive Chef - Signature Living
They are always prompt and professional, from the acceptance of the job to carrying out the fix. I am yet to find something that they cant fix and I cannot fault the service of the engineers when on site.
St Gregory's Catholic High SchoolIvan Baracskai - Facility Manager
DCE are polite and helpful from first point of contact through to work completed on site. They are reliable, professional and work is always carried out to a high standard.
Rob Grugel Estates Operations Manager
DCE have been my chosen contractor for more than 3 years now, which demonstrates their commitment to us, and my immense satisfaction with the service they provide.
Ashley BurkeHealth & Safety Officer/Project Manager - Wirral Metropolitan College
They offer us speedy but cost effective service and their commitment to our needs as a College is second to none. DCE go above and beyond for us and we are very grateful.
Michael MannFacility Manager - North Liverpool Academy
DCE have proved themselves to be professional at all times, the response times to action both emergency repairs and also planned maintenance are excellent.
Sean FinnertyBusiness Development Manager - Falcon Food Service
I genuinely believe DCE are well equipped to take care of all Schools Catering requirements and ensure they receive market-leading, reliable, and fit for purpose equipment.
Michelle TaylorHalton Borough Council
We can rely on DCE to take the stress away from our Catering staff by attending to all our catering equipment emergencies as soon as practically possible.
Andrew DuttonArcadis
As part of our statutory compliance testing and maintenance service to Schools, we have found DCE able to provide a responsive and efficient service to meet the needs of Schools in the North West.
David Loxam BSc (Hons)Head of School Property Management - Casserly Property Management
DCE have consistently provided us with a high level of service to both Casserly Property Management and the schools within our managed portfolio.
Jonathan VineCunliffes Aspire CPM
DCE are always prompt and professional and are quick to respond to breakdown callouts. The staff are very approachable and always willing to assist when necessary.
Shada IqbalPM Planner - Engie
Over the past two years, I have received nothing but a first class service from DCE. I can rely on the team at DCE to attend urgent jobs in a timely manner and keep me fully informed of progress.
Your commercial kitchen equipment specialists
Our team of fully certified engineers provide an exceptional service, from delivering and installing your new appliances to arranging any necessary training for your staff.
We also hold a Waste Carrier Licence to remove and dispose of your existing appliances in line with current Environmental Agency Requirements.
A broken appliance can be a nightmare for schools, colleges and restaurants alike. Interruptions in service can also have significant knock-on effects, from frustrated students to lost earnings.
We embrace the challenge of keeping your equipment in top condition. We offer a full end-to-end support service that covers everything from routine maintenance to emergency repairs and replacements. We aim to deliver same- or next-day solutions to any issues you’re facing, always ensuring we have replacements on hand so you won’t be left waiting.
Our team of expert technicians are fully certified and experienced in serving a full range of catering and workshop equipment. Our reactive repair and replacement service will keep you up and running, while our regular maintenance service will ensure you avoid any unexpected disruption.
You have a duty to protect students, staff and members of the public, as well as meeting the various legal requirements and complying with key regulations. To achieve this, you’ll need to ensure you undertake regular ductwork cleaning to meet TR19 standards.
Our expert technicians don’t just offer a fully documented TR19 ductwork cleaning service. With every service, we provide a detailed report and certificate to prove your ductwork is fully cleaned and TR19-compliant. We can also provide COSHH testing for your LEV system to ensure that your extraction system is completely safe and poses no health hazards for students or staff.
We understand that finding the right Design & Technology equipment isn’t always easy. You need to balance the requirement for safety and durability with the scope of your budget – and then there’s ongoing maintenance and repairs to consider.
At DCE, we offer a comprehensive service designed to tackle all your workshop equipment needs without breaking the bank. From pottery kilns to sewing machines, to fume cupboards and extraction units for science rooms: we can supply, service and repair everything you need to deliver top-quality D&T learning.
We appreciate the challenges and frustrations that come from trying to manage services from multiple different providers. Whether you’re coordinating conflicting schedules or you’ve got a number of different appliances that need attention, you can easily find yourself facing unnecessary delays or additional stress.
Choose DCE Engineering as your preferred provider for your kitchen appliances and educational workshop tools, and you’ll benefit from a streamlined and stress-free approach. One phone call puts you in touch with a qualified supplier for a wide-range of maintenance services.
And you’ll save money, too. We’ll offer you a discount if you hire us for multiple different services. Simply put, the more you use us, the more you’ll save.
