DCE & CHR Introduction
DCE and CHR have come together because we share the same standards and the same way of working.
Both businesses are CEDA members, which matters. CEDA membership is not given lightly. It tells our clients they are working with vetted, accredited specialists who are held to the highest standards in the catering equipment industry.
Beyond the accreditation, what brings us together is simpler than that. Service, quality and a genuine commitment to delivering sustainable, energy efficient solutions for our clients. Whether that is design, installation, project management, servicing or maintenance, the focus is the same. Get it right, look after the client properly and stand behind the work.
The collaboration brings together DCE’s strength in service, installation and maintenance with CHR’s experience in design, project management and large scale catering equipment supply. For clients, that means one trusted point of contact across the full lifecycle of a commercial kitchen, from initial design through to ongoing service and support.
It is a straightforward partnership built on shared values, shared standards and a shared belief that our clients deserve better.
SUSTAINABLE, DESIGN-LED COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC KITCHENS FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE CLIENTS
More than 30 years experience designing commercial kitchens
15+ years all-electric system design
BIM Level 2 and RIBA stage deliver
Data-driven design solutions for achievi Net Zero
Electricall load coordination and ventilation specialist
Delivered across public sector,education and hospitality businesses
THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE COMMERCIAL KITCHENS
Design • Project Management • Procurement • Support
CHR operates as the specialist design arm behind DCE’s delivery, offering a fully joined-up route from initial concept through to installation and long-term operation.
We strengthen the front end of projects by bringing structured, RIBA-aligned design and BIM Level 2 coordination into the earliest stages of planning. While CHR leads the commercial kitchen design, technical coordination, and precise specification, our partner DCE delivers expert installation, service and aftercare on the ground.
This seamless partnership elevates our offering from standard catering engineering to a truly design-led, performance-driven solution. By focusing on the full lifecycle of the kitchen, we ensure measurable outcomes for our clients:
- Earlier design input to shape the project strategy from day one.
- Clearer specifications that leave no room for ambiguity.
- Better on-site coordination, resulting in significantly fewer issues during the build.
- Improved cost and programme certainty to protect your budget and timeline.
- Better overall outcomes for the longevity and efficiency of your facility.
Whether you are planning a new food service area from scratch or refurbishing an existing facility, CHR provides comprehensive project management and design services tailored to your exact needs.
SECTORS CHR TRANSFORM
- Restaurant
- Education
- Leisure & Retail
- Hotel
- Pubs
- Healthcare & Community
- Staff Catering
- Development & Production
- Top left: Blackburn Catering College
- Top right: The Angel at Hetton
- Right: Three Fishes, Mitton
Many of CHR’s clients return to us time and again, trusting our high level of personal service and our ability to engineer highly efficient, bespoke culinary environments.
PERFORMANCE-DRIVEN TECHNOLOGY & ECOCHEF
Our solutions continually evolve to ensure our clients remain at the forefront of sustainable cooking technology. By combining design innovation with the most up-to-date electric cooking methods, CHR has successfully delivered highly efficient kitchens.
Furthermore, the introduction of our connected kitchens empowers clients with real-time data, enabling you to precisely monitor and control cost-per-head. This sustainable, performance-focused approach drastically reduces energy consumption, lowers fuel bills, and shrinks your carbon footprint.
EcoChef: The Heart of the High-Performance Kitchen
EcoChef, our fully customisable, British-designed electric cooking suite. We have moved beyond general product descriptions to focus on what matters: measurable operational benefits and energy reduction.
EcoChef is engineered with your bottom line in mind. By drastically reducing ambient heat, it creates a modern, cool, and comfortable workplace—eliminating the days of unbearably hot kitchens and exhausted staff. Acting as your built-in energy safeguard, EcoChef maximises workflow efficiency while strictly minimising power waste, ensuring your kitchen operates at peak performance day in and day out.
