This document summarizes the benefits of joining the Catering Equipment Suppliers Association (CESA), a trade association for companies involved in manufacturing, distributing, installing, and servicing commercial catering equipment in the UK. Key benefits of CESA membership include access to technical and regulatory information and representation, networking opportunities, marketing support services, and demonstrating a commitment to quality and professionalism in the industry. Members must adhere to CESA's code of practice, giving customers reassurance in high quality products and services.
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CESA Membership brochure 2010
1. Delivering a full range of practical business orientated benefits and
services relating to the catering equipment industry.
2. What is CESA? Why join CESA?
Initially established over 70 years ago, and in Key Benefits of membership
2008 as a company limited by guarantee CESA CESA membership will help you drive business growth
the Catering Equipment Suppliers Association & meet the challenges of todays industry environment
is recognised as the largest and most influential more effectively.
membership association for companies involved in the
manufacture, import/export, distribution, installation Our range of relevant and practical business orientated
& servicing of commercial catering equipment . benefits & services includes,
CESAs remit encompasses the full spectrum of Reassurance for your customers and potential
equipment & ancillary services; utensils & tableware customers
suppliers; and includes suppliers to all the main As all members must adhere to the CESA Code of
foodservice & hospitality sectors. Practice, buying equipment and services from a CESA
member gives your customers & potential customers the
reassurance that they will receive the highest quality of
Who benefits from being a member? products, professional advice & service.
A wide range of companies operating in the UK qualify for
membership Privileged access to the most up to date Technical
Full Membership for food service equipment manufacturers, & Regulatory information
distributors & service companies. Access to CESAs unique wealth of experience,
Associate Membership is open to companies who are knowledge and resource base relating to the regulation,
substantial suppliers and providers of materials &/or energy, specification, manufacture and marketing of Catering
or services to full CESA Member Companies. Equipment, means that becoming a member will
Membership is by annual subscription. ensure that you stay at the leading edge of technology
development and EU & UK standards.
Our membership
Our membership represents an impressive list of well over A powerful voice through CESAs active
100 of the industrys best known companies, from the small, representation at the highest levels
independent firms to the major league, global players. Their CESA enjoys contact and representation at the
common link is an aim to serve the hospitality industry in the
highest level with Government (BERR, DEFRA) & many
most dynamic and responsible way.
other influential bodies including the CBI and BSI.
Our role & objectives The Association will actively represent your interests
regarding key industry issues...& seek to create a
To further the interests and raise the standards of the favourable climate for the food service equipment
industry, and promote the welfare of its members.
industry in the UK, Europe & globally. Together we have
Sustained representation to relevant government genuine influence.
departments and regulatory authorities locally, nationally and
internationally on all matters affecting members.
Access to a unique & valuable peer group
Active co-operation with other like-minded trade associations community
in the UK & worldwide.
Access to CESAs unique membership community of
Effective collaboration between all suppliers engaged in Food
over 130 industry leaders & peers from across the
Service Equipment supply.
industry spectrum provides unparalleled networking
opportunities and a valuable forum in which to share
issues, challenges & experiences.
Marketing & business support
CESA provides a range of practical & valuable marketing
& business services, including
On demand access to policy, technical and regulatory
advice & support
CESA website with members only area
Industry statistics via the CESA Statistics Committee
3. CESA membership will help
Inclusion on CESACAD the unique catering equipment you drive business growth &
industry AutoCAD library
Free Members Helpline, Croners helpline & Legal
meet the challenges of todays
Service through the Secretariat industry environment more
Sponsorship of Hotelympia & Hospitality Week the
UKs premier catering equipment trade shows with effectively.
reduced exhibiting rates for members
Advantageous rates to apply & study for the CFSP
(Certified Food Service Professional) the new
professional qualification dedicated to the hospitality &
foodservice sector
Discounted subscription & advertising rates for Caterer
& Hotelkeeper
Specialist activity areas to support a wide range of
specific member interest groups
Through an extensive range of 19 specialist committees
& project groups, CESA supports a wide variety of
specific interests including exporting, utensil suppliers,
sustainability, service companies etc. (To see the full
range go to www.cesa.org.uk)
Choose your own level of involvement
CESA adopts an open & inclusive culture which means
that whatever your time availability or inclination, as a
member you can choose your own level of involvement
& participation to gain maximum benefit from your
membership. There is open access to committees &
project groups.
Friendly, helpful, responsive service & a
communication level that is just right
In the words of CESA members themselves (from the
latest membership survey), they value the friendly,
helpful and responsive service provided, which means
that help & support is always timely & accessible. There
are regular communications & forums including an
informative Newsletter and an Annual Conference.
Use the CESA designation to demonstrate your
commitment to quality & professionalism
Demonstrate your organisations commitment to quality
& professionalism...along with your support for the
industry....by using the CESA designation on company
How to join
materials, literature, business cards, communications, & Compete the application form and apply
other marketing collateral.
today to give your business the full range
Value for money of practical business orientated benefits
A realistic subscription level that (according to the latest and services relating to the catering
members survey) represents genuine value for money.
equipment industry.
4. Catering Equipment Suppliers Association
Ground Floor, Westminster Tower, 3 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SL
Tel: 020 7793 3030
Fax: 020 7793 3031
E: enquiries@cesa.org.uk
W: www.cesa.org.uk
CESA Limited is registered in England No. 6620580