June 2018 | GastroNorth

Leading commercial catering distributor, GastroNorth, unveil brand new website which reveals a fresh, premium look for the company.

The Gateshead-based firm have launched the site to deliver a more modern and sophisticated look, improve the site’s performance and boost their online presence.

GastroNorth are known industry-wide for their impressive portfolio of projects. The expert team work on upmarket restaurants, hotel kitchens and bistro refurbishments, providing newly designed kitchen layouts and equipment specification for their clients, something they wanted convey throughout the new site.

Richard Toye, Director for Gastronorth, said: “We are absolutely delighted with our new website and really feel that it brings to life who we are and fully promotes what GastroNorth can offer.

“In today’s technological world, the use of online platforms is really important and we know how vital our website is when it comes to promoting the services we offer. This new site clearly shows the style and vision of the company.”

Director, Tim Whitfield, added: “We really wanted to show that we thrive on current and modern trends, and we believe the new website mirrors GastroNorth’s commitment to delivering innovative and market leading projects.”

GastroNorth are market leaders in the design, supply and installation of foodservice systems across all business sectors in the UK and Ireland.

Offering services in CAD design, equipment supply, installations, maintenance and refurbishments, the team is made up of professionals who have many years of experience within the catering and foodservice industry.

The new website clearly showcases the range of services that GastroNorth offers, as well as allowing visitors to view the firm’s most recent projects and case studies, as well as keep up with latest news through the blog.

Last year also saw the development and opening of the ‘GastroLab’ last year, which was created in the form of a modern restaurant kitchen and allows clients to discover the latest catering technology before making a purchasing decision.

As well as working with restaurants and hotels, GastroNorth have also worked alongside schools, colleges, universities and healthcare operations across the North East, providing new kitchen designs and equipment.

To find out more on how Gastronorth can assist you with your catering project, visit the new website at gastronorth.co.uk.

GastroNorth are pleased to announce that our apprentice, James Blanchard, has been presented with an award at New College Durham’s Apprentice of the Year Awards.

The Apprentice CAD Technician, who completed his apprenticeship with the Gateshead-based distributor last year, accepted the Advanced Engineering (Technical Support) Apprenticeship Award at the event, which took place on June 19th.

This award demonstrates recognition from the college and our team at GastroNorth, for the progress he has made following the completion of his apprenticeship and education at New College Durham.

The advanced apprenticeship which lasted for two years, combined study with practical learning ‘on-the-job’, and involved James attending college on day release while working at Gastronorth.

Tim Whitfield, Director at Gastronorth, said: “The team and I are extremely proud of James and what he has achieved in the last two years since starting his apprenticeship, he thoroughly deserves his award.

“James is confident, hardworking and driven, and has worked to the highest standards possible while studying for his apprenticeship. His passion and enthusiasm for what he does has seen him elevated to a significant full time engineering design role within GastroNorth, and he should be proud of his continued efforts and dedication which he has shown throughout this course.”

GastroNorth are an established and experienced operator in the foodservice equipment sector, delivering a diverse range of projects and services throughout the UK and Ireland.

New College Durham boasts the largest and most successful advanced engineering programme in the North East, supporting apprentices from the area and helping to them into employment with local business.

Working with over 700 employers, including Gastronorth, the college helps apprentices earn while they learn and has a number of expert teaching staff, who are experienced in the industry sector in which they teach.

To find out more about New College Durham’s apprenticeship programmes, visit newcollegedurham.ac.uk/apprenticeships, or to find out more about GastroNorth, give us a call on 0191 4142882.

Month: June 2018

GastroNorth unveil brand new website

James Awarded Apprentice of the Year