WHO WE ARE

Our MD Paul Williams started KFE in 1996 in a bedroom above his family’s fish and chip shop in Market Deeping.

Today we’re very proud to say that our family business is the frying range company of choice for award winning fish and chip shops.

With our nationwide sales and engineering team and our School of Frying Excellence, we’ve brought together an incredible mix of talented and knowledgeable individuals.

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MEET THE KFE TEAM

Our national base is at our Head Office and Showroom in Market Deeping.

Our Area Sales Managers, Project Managers and Engineering teams are situated nationwide to support you with the needs of your individual business.

Click on the maps below to meet and contact your local KFE team.

OUR FRYING RANGES

Our frying ranges maximise your turnover and customer satisfaction and minimise your energy costs and waste.

Click below for more details on our frying ranges or call our sales team to discuss the needs of your business.

TESTIMONIALS

It’s very easy for us to sing the praises of our frying ranges as we live and breathe them every day, but we wanted to get honest feedback from some of our customers so you can you clearly see how an upgrade to one of our frying ranges can take your business to the next level.

‘One of our staff started almost a year ago as a kitchen porter and now he’s a frier. If we hadn’t bought a Kiremko there’s no way after a year he’d be at the stage he is now. Because the timings and temperatures are all pre-set, staff can just drop a basket, push a button and when it starts ringing that’s the food ready – and it’s the same consistent product each time. Staff can even fry now while battering the fish or the sausages.’

Salvatore Di Rienzo, Gennaro’s Fish & Chips

‘I first met with KFE on Mitch’s recommendation as I was designing my first fish and chip shop and he referred them to me, particularly for the support they provide in helping with the layout and make-up of the kitchen and the ranges I’d need. Paul Williams really got under the skin of what we wanted to do and helped us design exactly what we needed. There was no hard sell, just someone who genuinely wanted to help and I got a great feeling about this partnership straight away.

Once the equipment was installed, Paul came in and did the first service with us and helped us which was massively reassuring on our first outing. Since then, whenever I’ve had a problem I am so grateful to say that he has come down and helped which has been invaluable.’

Garry Rosser, The Scallop Shell

‘Jason’s in Norwich have been running their Kiremko 4-Pan Range since September 2018 and Jason is already noticing the difference with his business.

His customer’s are enjoying better chips and the shop is much busier than it used to be. Jason feels that the range is paying for itself with the increase in sales, alongside the clear cost savings. Their gas bill has gone down by 40%, which equates to approximately £80 a month, they use 3-5 fewer blocks of oil per week roughly saving £250 a month and even though their turnover is up, they’re using the same amount of potatoes, which equates to a saving of approximately 5 bags a week at £12 a bag. ‘

Jason Fish, Jason's Norwich

‘At Colmans KFE has been an integral part of our business for many years. The quality of the equipment outshines anything we had used before, and the quality of product really shines through because of this. We have sustainability at the heart of our Ethos which is another reason we use Kiremko, because they are high efficiency our energy usage decreased dramatically meaning a more eco friendly product also. I think the main thing that KFE offer, is the first class family service day in day out. Our families have worked alongside side each other for almost 20 years now. It is this service which separates them from the rest – reliable, professional and personal service at its best! ‘

Richard Ord, Colman’s of South Shields
National Fish and Chip Restaurant of the Year

SCHOOL OF FRYING EXCELLENCE

With a combined 100 years of frying, building and managing quality fish and chip shop businesses, our trade dedicated team of trainers, Nigel Hodgson, Mark Petrou and Gordon Hillan, all Fish and Chip Shop of the Year winners will teach all you need to know.

LATEST NEWS

Click on our posts below for industry updates and details of forthcoming events.

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Free KFE Open Day serves up new ideas

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KFE becomes a member of FEA

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Will you join the Drywite Young Fish Frier hall of fame?

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KFE joins CEDA community

KFE joins CEDA community

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GET IN TOUCH

Please contact us for further information, or to book spaces for any of our events…

tel. 01778 380448

email sales@kfeltd.co.uk

COMPLETE ENQUIRY FORM

MANAGING DIRECTOR
	Paul Williams – Managing Director Has been in the Fish & Chip industry since 1978, initially operating his own takeaways and restaurants before setting up KFE Ltd in 1996. Still spends time in the field selling to independent sites but manages major accounts including Deep Blue Restaurants and Big Johns. Paul is also the sales consultant for the South.

SALES
	Nikki Williams – Field Sales Manager Nikki has worked in the business since 2014 looking after the East and Central areas in that time. In April 2019 Nikki moved into a Field Sales Manager role, supporting the 5 Area Sales Managers. E. sales@kfeltd.co.uk

	Tanya Henderson – Sales & Marketing Manager Tanya joined the family business in December 2008 working initially in accounts and then service her role now is Sales Manager. Responsible for dealing with all new sales enquires, quotations and drawings. Tanya also deals with KFE’s marketing including advertising, exhibitions, newsletters and our own internet. Having previously worked in the family fish and chip shop in Market Deeping from an early age she has a good understanding of the industry. E. sales@kfeltd.co.uk

	Sarah McLoughlin – Sales Coordinator Sarah joined the company in April 2019 after working in sales in the foodservice sector for 5 years. She deals with new sales enquiries, quotations and drawings, and the KFE School of Frying Excellence courses. E. sales@kfeltd.co.uk

SERVICE
	Stuart Blessett – Operations Manager Stepping into the role in 2016, his commitment to strengthen the team and improve the customer experience is now very evident. Manages a team of 4 office based personnel and 13 engineers to ensure that installations, maintenance and reactive work is carried out to an excellent standard throughout the UK. E. service@kfeltd.co.uk

	Rhiannon Tank – Service Administrator Rhiannon has been with KFE since 2016 and is now an integral part of the administrative function. Responsible for invoicing, engineer training and documentation relating to project work such as site surveys. Affectionately known as the engineer welfare officer. E. service@kfeltd.co.uk

	Charlotte Tarrant – Service Office Manager Charlotte joined the KFE Service Team in 2020. In her role, she oversees the co-ordinating of engineer visits for maintenance, fabrication and reactive work. E. service@kfeltd.co.uk

	Stuart Clarke – Service & Parts Administrator Longest serving and most experienced member of the service office team, Stuart is responsible for parts, stock and managing the warehouse. E. service@kfeltd.co.uk

ACCOUNTS
	Matt Henderson – Financial Controller Matt joined the family business in 2013 to head up the Finance department and brings a wealth of accounts knowledge with him. He manages the finances of the company and works closely with customers on the leasing/purchase of all frying ranges. E. accounts@kfeltd.co.uk

	Diane Smithdale – Accounts Manager Diane joined KFE back in 1999, she is responsible for all customer and supplier administration. She is also the person to talk to regarding service contracts, please contact her as below should you be interested in service contract cover. E. accounts@kfeltd.co.uk

	Gordon Hillan – Area Sales Manager Gordon is well known in Scotland for his association with Townhead Cafe, winner of Fish & Chip Shop of the Year 2007. He joined us in 2010 as our Sales Manager in Scotland bringing on board a wealth of knowledge and experience.

	Keith & Frytech KFE’s partner in Scotland. Keith’s knowledge of KFE equipment, ability to respond within our contractually stated deadlines and more importantly his relationship with our Scottish customers has resulted in extremely positive feedback. Recently added another engineer to his team which means we have excellent coverage for the whole of Scotland.

	Richard Bates – Engineer/Fabricator From working for KFE Service since it’s creation in 2007 has become an experienced engineer and fabricator. Based in Manchester and predominantly covers all fabrication work in the north of the UK.

	Jaime McLaren – Engineer Apprenticeship Jaime has been following in his fathers footsteps and is partway through a Gas Engineering apprenticeship, he currently assists with installations in Scotland.

	Richard Turner – Area Sales Manager Joining us in 2022 Richard has worked with KFE for many years through his role with Kerry Foods. Having carried out a lot of frying in his career he knows exactly what to look for in terms of quality and consistency of products and is able to advise on all areas from frying range design, site surveys and planning to finance, installation and training. E. sales@kfeltd.co.uk

	Mike Dodd – Project Engineer Joined us in 2018. Mike has a wealth of engineering experience on frying ranges and is a valued addition to KFE. Mike is the Project Engineer for Central England and is responsible for installation projects from site survey through to the commissioning of the range.

	Richard Bates – Engineer/Fabricator From working for KFE Service since it’s creation in 2007 has become an experienced engineer and fabricator. Based in Manchester and predominantly covers all fabrication work in the north of the UK.

	Paul Perrie – Engineer Yorkshire based engineer who has been with KFE for many years and brings much knowledge of the industry and KFE equipment.

	Gary Ainslie – Engineer Covering the North East of England Gary is an engineer with a wealth of experience.

	Bob England – Fabricator KFE’s fabricator. Having worked for KFE Service since it’s formation in 2007 Bob knows the industry and equipment inside out and performs modification work and weld repairs predominantly in the south of the UK.

	Olly Pedder – Engineer Apprenticeship Having worked in our Service department for many years Olly started his Commercial Catering Equipment Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship in 2021 and assists one of our Install teams.

	Albie Beekan – Welder Joined KFE in 2021 as a qualified fabricator and is currently training with the KFE fabricators.

	Richard Turner – Area Sales Manager Joining us in 2022 Richard has worked with KFE for many years through his role with Kerry Foods. Having carried out a lot of frying in his career he knows exactly what to look for in terms of quality and consistency of products and is able to advise on all areas from frying range design, site surveys and planning to finance, installation and training. E. sales@kfeltd.co.uk

	Mike Dodd – Project Engineer Joined us in 2018. Mike has a wealth of engineering experience on frying ranges and is a valued addition to KFE. Mike is the Project Engineer for Central England and is responsible for installation projects from site survey through to the commissioning of the range.

	Paul Hardiman – Project Engineer Joined KFE in 2015 and his knowledge of the equipment and his in-depth understanding of extraction and ventilation systems is invaluable for his role as Project Engineer covering the South, South West and Wales.

	Bob England – Fabricator KFE’s fabricator. Having worked for KFE Service since it’s formation in 2007 Bob knows the industry and equipment inside out and performs modification work and weld repairs predominantly in the south of the UK.

	Paul Perrie – Engineer Yorkshire based engineer who has been with KFE for many years and brings much knowledge of the industry and KFE equipment.

	Olly Pedder – Engineer Apprenticeship Having worked in our Service department for many years Olly started his Commercial Catering Equipment Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship in 2021 and assists one of our Install teams.

	Albie Beekan – Welder Joined KFE in 2021 as a qualified fabricator and is currently training with the KFE fabricators.

	Nik Williams – Field Sales Manager After a short time away from the industry, I rejoined my family business and have been selling Kiremko high efficiency frying ranges for eight and half years. I understand the industry well, having grown up in fish and chip shops, and I also appreciate the demands of the area you operate in, living in the south east myself.

	Paul Hardiman – Project Engineer Joined KFE in 2015 and his knowledge of the equipment and his in-depth understanding of extraction and ventilation systems is invaluable for his role as Project Engineer covering the South, South West and Wales.

	Mike Dodd – Project Engineer Joined us in 2018. Mike has a wealth of engineering experience on frying ranges and is a valued addition to KFE. Mike is the Project Engineer for Central England and is responsible for installation projects from site survey through to the commissioning of the range.

	Jimmy Van Pletzen – Engineer An experienced range engineer covering Inner and Outer London and the East of England. Jimmy is a valued member of the team.

	Bob England – Fabricator KFE’s fabricator. Having worked for KFE Service since it’s formation in 2007 Bob knows the industry and equipment inside out and performs modification work and weld repairs predominantly in the south of the UK.

	Olly Pedder – Engineer Apprenticeship Having worked in our Service department for many years Olly started his Commercial Catering Equipment Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship in 2021 and assists one of our Install teams.

	Albie Beekan – Welder Joined KFE in 2021 as a qualified fabricator and is currently training with the KFE fabricators.

WHO WE ARE

MEET THE KFE TEAM

OUR FRYING RANGES

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LATEST NEWS

Free KFE Open Day serves up new ideas

Free KFE Open Day serves up new ideas

KFE becomes a member of FEA

KFE becomes a member of FEA

Will you join the Drywite Young Fish Frier hall of fame?

Will you join the Drywite Young Fish Frier hall of fame?

KFE joins CEDA community

KFE joins CEDA community

Food Review Club comes to KFE for National Fish & Chip Day!
Watch us in action

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WHO WE ARE

MEET THE KFE TEAM

HEAD OFFICE – MARKET DEEPING

SCOTLAND

WEST ENGLAND & WALES

EAST OF ENGLAND

SOUTH EAST

SOUTH WEST

OUR FRYING RANGES

TESTIMONIALS

SCHOOL OF FRYING EXCELLENCE

LATEST NEWS

Food Review Club comes to KFE for National Fish & Chip Day! Watch us in action

GET IN TOUCH

Food Review Club comes to KFE for National Fish & Chip Day!
Watch us in action