Target Catering Equipment, a second-generation family business and sole representative of Gloucestershire at the acclaimed Family Business United awards, came out on top in a public vote against 13 other finalists in the category, which included St Austell Brewery, New Wave Marine and St Bridget Nurseries to name a few.

The family-run business, which has been producing quality, bespoke catering equipment to the foodservice industry for over 30 years, was highly commended in the ‘Sustainable Catering Equipment Award’ for being a leading British Manufacturer of sustainable Carbon Trust accredited catering equipment.

After battling it out against 24 of the latest innovative products developed by a range of market leading brands within the industry, the Target bespoke induction range was awarded as Bronze Winner in the Innovation Challenge 2018. The “Commercial Kitchen - Innovation Challenge” is run by the dedicated foodservice industry trade show Commercial Kitchen and judged by the show visitors along with some of the biggest buyers and innovation experts accross the foodservice and hospitality sectors.

Judges commented “It’s great to see companies like Target bringing new products and bespoke solutions to the market.”

Target feel privileged to have worked with three of this year's award winners, The Best Restaurant, Bangkok Canteen, Gloucester; The People's Choice, The Coconut Tree, Cheltenham; and Best Pub/Bar, The Kilcot Inn, Newent, Gloucester.

Having been independently assessed by the Carbon Trust and exceeded criteria designed to examine capability and proven track record of delivering thoughtful, well-designed energy efficient and renewable energy systems, Target Catering Equipment has been awarded accredited supplier status.

Target Catering Equipment announced as winners of the Gloucestershire Business Show 2016 award for ‘Innovation in Business’. As trail-blazers within the foodservice industry, Target Catering Equipment have worked tirelessly over the past 8 years to change business owners and chefs’ perceptions of commercial kitchens across the UK, through the development of innovative catering equipment.