Trusted Catering Engineers In Manchester With Real Commercial Kitchen Experience
When a commercial kitchen depends on safe, reliable equipment every day, choosing the right catering engineers in Manchester matters. Dixon Technical Services Ltd supports restaurants, bars, hotels, schools, catering companies, and professional kitchens with practical engineering expertise across gas, electrical, refrigeration, combi oven, repair, installation, and maintenance work.
Based in Droylsden, we are a family-run business with more than 30 years of hands-on industry experience. Our approach is straightforward: keep commercial kitchens operating safely, reduce disruption, and give hospitality businesses clear advice from engineers who understand live service environments
Built Around The Pressures Of Real Commercial Kitchens
Dixon Technical Services Ltd exists to support businesses where equipment reliability is not optional. In hospitality, a failed oven, refrigeration fault, gas issue, or electrical problem can quickly affect service, stock, safety, and revenue.
We work with commercial kitchens across Manchester and the surrounding areas, providing engineering support that is practical, compliant, and focused on long-term reliability. From emergency breakdowns to planned preventative maintenance, our work is shaped by the realities of busy kitchens, tight service windows, and equipment that needs to perform every day.
Our clients include independent venues, schools, hospitality businesses, and national restaurant brands that rely on experienced engineers to keep their kitchens moving.
Our Story Starts With Engineering, Not Sales
Dixon Technical Services Ltd is led by Gavin Dixon, Head Engineer and CEO. Gavin brings more than three decades of industry experience, with a background in electronics design engineering and extensive hands-on knowledge of commercial catering equipment.
That engineering background shapes how we work. We do not approach faults with guesswork or generic advice. We focus on diagnosis, safety, practical repair options, and long-term equipment performance.
As a family-operated business, accountability matters to us. Our reputation has been built through repeat work, word-of-mouth recommendations, and long-standing relationships with commercial kitchens that trust us to respond properly when support is needed.
What We Do For Hospitality Businesses
We provide specialist commercial kitchen engineering services for businesses that rely on safe, compliant, and efficient equipment.
Our services include:
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Emergency catering equipment repairs
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Catering equipment installation
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Commercial refrigeration support
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Gas safety certificates and CP42 compliance
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Electrical safety testing
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Combi oven repairs and servicing
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Commercial kitchen design and consultancy
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Planned preventative maintenance packages
We support kitchens where downtime matters, including restaurants, cafés, bars, pubs, hotels, schools, and catering facilities.
You can view the full range of support available on our commercial kitchen services page.
Why Businesses Choose Dixon Technical Services Ltd
Experience: We bring over 30 years of commercial catering engineering experience to every job.
Technical Knowledge: Our background covers gas, electrical, refrigeration, catering equipment, and specialist combi oven systems.
Certified Workmanship: We are Gas Safe registered, F-Gas certified, and experienced in electrical safety work for commercial kitchen environments.
Commercial Focus: We work with hospitality and commercial catering businesses, not domestic callouts.
Local Response: Based in Droylsden, we support Manchester and surrounding areas with practical, responsive engineering support.
Clear Communication: We explain faults, options, and next steps without unnecessary jargon or pressure.
Long-Term Support: We provide urgent repairs, routine servicing, compliance checks, and maintenance packages to support equipment reliability over time.
Our Mission Is To Keep Commercial Kitchens Working Safely
Our mission is simple: to help commercial kitchens operate safely, efficiently, and with as little disruption as possible.
That means responding quickly when equipment fails, carrying out compliant work, advising honestly, and helping businesses prevent avoidable breakdowns through proper servicing and maintenance.
We understand that our work affects more than appliances. It affects service, staff, stock, customers, and business continuity.
The Values That Shape How We Work
Reliability: Commercial kitchens need engineers who turn up, communicate clearly, and complete work responsibly.
Safety: Gas, electrical, and refrigeration work must be handled by qualified professionals who understand compliance.
Honesty: We provide practical advice and avoid unnecessary work where a better option is available.
Technical Accuracy: We focus on identifying the cause of a fault, not just treating the symptom.
Accountability: As a family-run business, long-term trust matters more than one-off jobs.
Customer Understanding: We know how disruptive downtime can be, so our work is always shaped around the pressures of commercial service.
Experience That Builds Confidence
Dixon Technical Services Ltd has more than 30 years of experience supporting commercial catering environments. Our team has worked with equipment used in demanding hospitality settings, including cooking appliances, refrigeration systems, gas infrastructure, electrical systems, and Rational combi ovens.
Our accreditations include:
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Gas Safe registration
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F-Gas certification
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Electrical safety expertise
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Commercial catering equipment experience
We have also supported well-known hospitality brands, including The Ivy, Miller & Carter, The Botanist, Burger King, KFC, The Alchemist, Stonegate Group, Revolution, Zizzi, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Bills, and Nell’s Pizza.
Gavin Dixon
(Head Engineer & CEO)
Meet Gavin Dixon, Head Engineer And CEO
Gavin Dixon leads Dixon Technical Services Ltd with a strong technical background and decades of hands-on engineering experience.
Originally trained as an electronics design engineer, Gavin brings a methodical approach to diagnostics, repairs, servicing, and equipment optimisation. His experience with Rational ovens and wider commercial catering systems gives the business a specialist edge in complex kitchen environments.
This technical foundation allows Dixon Technical Services Ltd to support commercial kitchens with precision, practical advice, and a clear understanding of how equipment performs under pressure.
Based In Droylsden, Supporting Manchester Kitchens
We are based in Droylsden and support commercial kitchens across Manchester and nearby areas. Our local coverage includes Denton, Audenshaw, Ashton-under-Lyne, Openshaw, Gorton, Failsworth, Manchester East, and surrounding locations within our core service area.
Being locally based helps us stay connected to the businesses we support while providing responsive engineering services across Greater Manchester.
You can view more information about where we work on our Areas We Cover page.
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Speak To Experienced Commercial Kitchen Engineers In Manchester
If you need dependable commercial kitchen engineers in Manchester, Dixon Technical Services Ltd is ready to help. From emergency repairs and compliance checks to refrigeration support, oven servicing, installations, and planned maintenance, we provide practical engineering support built around the needs of busy hospitality businesses.
Call 07837107248, message us on Whatsapp or fill in our online contact form to speak with our team.