Cooksmill

Cooksmill: catering and kitchen equipment for the hospitality trade

Cooksmill is a UK supplier of catering and kitchen equipment aimed at the hospitality sector. Its catalogue covers more than 25,000 products for restaurants, hotels, cafés and bars, and the company presents itself as recognised by the trade as a leading supplier of catering and kitchen equipment in the UK. Orders can be placed online, and the business also runs superstores in Manchester and Bradford where customers can visit in person.

Delivery is offered free to UK mainland addresses on orders over £60, according to the company's own description of its service.

A catalogue organised by area of the kitchen and the front of house

The range is structured into broad departments that reflect the different needs of a food service operation, from what food is served on to how it is prepared, stored and cleaned.

• Crockery: tableware from brands including Churchill, Steelite, Dudson, Utopia, Porcelite, Genware, Bonna, Robert Gordon, Schonwald, Luminarc and Mason Cash, alongside melamine and polycarbonate ranges and a clearance section.
• Cutlery: 18/0 and 18/10 patterns, specialist and disposable cutlery, steak knives and forks, box sets and cutlery storage.
• Glassware: tumblers, hi-ball and bar glasses, beer, wine, champagne and cocktail glasses, plus jugs, jars, carafes and polycarbonate alternatives.
• Tableware and bar: buffet equipment, serving dishes, condiment and sauce items, trays, cocktail equipment, ice crushers, buckets, measures and bar storage.
• Kitchen: cookware, chef's knives, bakeware, gastronorm pans, food preparation tools, food labels, pizza equipment, shelving, storage containers, thermometers and trolleys.
• Appliances: beverage machines, cooking equipment, dish and glasswashers, food preparation equipment, refrigeration and serving and display units.
• Clothing: chefs' clothing, staff uniforms, footwear, protective and disposable clothing.
• Cleaning and washroom: cleaning chemicals and equipment, floor matting, laundry, pest control, safety and signs, tables and chairs, washroom supplies and waste management.
• Disposables and stationery: food and beverage serving disposables, biodegradable bags and packaging, cake and party disposables, plus calculators, cash boxes, order pads, till rolls and other counter stationery.
• Beverages: airpots, dispensers, barista supplies, cafetières, flasks, teapots, coffee pots, tea urns and stovetop espresso makers.

Brands stocked

The crockery offer alone brings together a long list of manufacturers and collections, among them Churchill (Alchemy Fine China, Super Vitrified, Art de Cuisine), Steelite (Craft, Flora, Urban), Dudson, Utopia, Porcelite, Genware, Bonna, Porland, Robert Gordon, Schonwald, Falcon Enamel, Orion and Luminarc. The catalogue also includes dedicated clearance lines, such as a 50% discount on melamine and a Steelite clearance sale.

Buying in person or online

Cooksmill combines an e-commerce operation with two physical superstores, in Manchester and Bradford, which the company invites customers to visit. The online shop includes tools for comparing products, managing a basket and a wishlist, and account features for registered customers.