About EMCAT
Engineering expertise, dependable service and a team built around your business.
EMCAT was founded in August 2003 by Dean Edwards, an engineer whose practical approach helped establish the company’s reputation for dependable technical service.
Experienced leadership, hands-on knowledge
Today, EMCAT is led by Ricky Douthwaite, Managing Director. Ricky oversees the company’s direction and day-to-day operations, with a clear focus on professional standards, strong customer relationships and the continued development of the business.
Working alongside Ricky are Keano Silcock, Director and Engineer, and Ben Thomas, Director and Engineer. Their combination of leadership responsibility and hands-on engineering experience ensures that decisions are grounded in practical knowledge of commercial kitchens, installations, servicing and repairs.
Meet the wider team
Supporting the directors is Nicola Douthwaite, Office Manager, who coordinates office operations and helps ensure customers receive efficient, organised support.
Our engineering team also includes Ethan Douthwaite, Engineer, and Rocco Ball, Engineer, working alongside Christopher Hughes, Chief Refrigeration Engineer, who leads our specialist refrigeration capability.
Together, our directors, office staff and engineers form a skilled, customer-focused team committed to clear advice, reliable workmanship and responsive support.
Complete support for commercial kitchens
Based in Chesterfield, EMCAT supports catering and hospitality businesses across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire, with work further afield available by request. Our workshop, storage and showroom facilities support engineers travelling in fully stocked service vans.
Our services include:
- Site surveys and practical equipment advice
- Equipment supply, installation and commissioning
- Planned servicing and preventative maintenance
- Responsive fault finding and repairs
- Commercial refrigeration, cellar cooling and air conditioning
EMCAT is Gas Safe and F-Gas registered, with NAPIT-qualified electrical engineers within the team. We continue to invest in training and manufacturer knowledge so that our customers receive capable, up-to-date technical support.
Whether you need help with a single machine or a complete commercial kitchen project, the EMCAT team is ready to provide straightforward advice and dependable service.
