Airedale Group Named Multi-Site Kitchen Project House of the Year at FEJ Awards 2026

Airedale Group has been named Multi-Site Kitchen Project House of the Year at the Foodservice Equipment Journal (FEJ) Awards 2026, recognising our work delivering complex commercial kitchen projects for multi-site operators across the UK.

The award was presented at the FEJ Awards ceremony at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square on 16th September, following a shortlist featuring some of the leading commercial kitchen project specialists in the UK.

The Multi-Site Kitchen Project House of the Year category recognises businesses delivering projects for major hospitality and foodservice operators, spanning kitchen design and equipment specification through to installation, commissioning and complete project delivery.

For Airedale, the award reflects the expertise of our teams and continued investment in the people and systems behind our commercial kitchen projects.

Delivering Complex Commercial Kitchen Projects

Airedale works with major multi-site operators on projects across their estates, from individual new openings and refurbishments through to wider programmes of work.

Whatever the scale of the project, delivering a successful commercial kitchen requires careful coordination between multiple disciplines. Our teams bring together expertise across design, specification, project management, installation and commissioning to ensure every project is delivered to a consistently high standard.

Over the past year, we have continued to expand our in-house project management capability while investing in the development of our project managers, designers and engineers. We have also invested in new systems designed to improve operational efficiency, communication and customer service across the Group.

Our model is supported by our own employed installation engineers, helping us maintain greater control over quality and consistency throughout a project and giving customers a clear point of accountability.

Combined with our national reach, this breadth of in-house expertise allows us to support customers across the UK while adapting our approach to the individual requirements of each site and project.

Paul Woodford, Group Projects Director at Airedale Group, said: “Winning this award is fantastic recognition for the teams across Airedale who work together to deliver complex projects for our customers every day.

“Working with major operators requires far more than simply taking the same approach from one project to the next. Every site comes with its own operational requirements and challenges, so maintaining consistent standards while remaining adaptable is incredibly important.

“We have continued to invest in our people, systems and in-house expertise so that we can give customers confidence at every stage, from initial design and specification through to installation and ongoing support.

“This award reflects the skill and commitment of everyone involved, and we are incredibly proud to have their work recognised by the industry.”

One Group, Complete Commercial Kitchen Capability

The award also comes as Airedale continues to strengthen the breadth of expertise available across the Group. Airedale supports commercial kitchens throughout their lifecycle, bringing together design and project delivery, equipment installation, service and maintenance, refrigeration, specialist QSR support, technology and operational insight.

Bringing those capabilities together means projects can be approached with a clearer understanding of how a kitchen needs to perform not only on opening day, but throughout its operational life.

Winning the Multi-Site Kitchen Project House of the Year 2026 is a proud moment for everyone across Airedale and recognition of the teams working behind the scenes to design, manage and deliver projects for our customers every day.

Planning a commercial kitchen project? Speak to the Airedale team to discover how our Design & Build specialists can support your next project.