OUR STORY

Venture was established in partnership with a sister company that specialises in maintenance and repairs of commercial catering equipment.

Our team has a collective experience of nearly 100 years. This consists of design, project management, financial budgeting and equipment installation. We have formed Venture to exclusively focus on designing and supplying cutting-edge, functional commercial catering kitchens tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients.

Our clientele includes the restaurant and hospitality sector, as well as public sectors such as hospitals, care homes, airports, children's day nurseries, schools and banqueting & bulk food production facilities.

Meet the Team

Please see below our key team members:

Principal Consultant

Simon Hamnett

With 45 years of dedicated work in the private sector of the catering industry. He has contributed his expertise to government initiatives like Building Schools for the Future (2005), where he played a pivotal role in designing comprehensive catering facility guidelines for primary and secondary schools. Simon's extensive background and insights add significant value to our services and ensure that our clients benefit from his in-depth knowledge and industry acumen, his profound knowledge is specifically tailored to the school sector. He has worked alongside notable contractors such as Wynne Construction, Kingsley Healthcare and G F Tomlinson Group Ltd.

Project Manager

Mike Davidson

With 35 years of expertise in the catering industry, over the course of his career, Mike has successfully managed projects ranging from £20 thousand to £2.5 million across the private and hospitality sectors. His portfolio encompasses diverse projects such as nuclear power stations, nurseries, schools, hospitals, prisons and hotels. Mike possesses the necessary skills to oversee projects from inception to completion with his meticulous approach and proactive mindset ensure that every project is handled with utmost care and attention to detail & takes great pride in providing a personal touch to our clients, offering comprehensive support and guidance throughout the building installation process.

Sales & Design Consultant

Thomas Ryan

With 12 years of experience in the Catering Industry, Tom plays a crucial role in our team as a skilled professional proficient in utilizing design software such as AutoCAD. Tom ensures that all our designs are transformed from concepts into tangible plans on paper. In addition to his design responsibilities, Tom also takes charge of equipment and fabrications procurement, guaranteeing that the specified equipment aligns perfectly with the intended application. With Tom's meticulous attention to detail and proficiency in design and procurement processes, we can confidently translate our clients' visions into practical and efficient solutions for their catering needs.

Finance Manager

Beth Sharp

Beth has made remarkable progress over the years. Her outstanding work ethic and focus on customer relations ensure our clients receive personalized attention. She consistently goes above and beyond, demonstrating dedication and building strong connections. Beth's commitment to learning and growth makes her a valuable asset to our team.

Junior Sales & Marketing Coordinator

Alyssa Evans-Timlin

Alyssa is responsible for Venture Design & Sales Social Media and website management, as well as working apart of the Sales & Design teams. As a Junior Marketer, Alyssa performs administrative tasks to help develop and execute marketing strategies, coordinating and producing all materials representing the business. As well as this, Alyssa also works apart of the design team, she is also proficient in utilizing design software such as AutoCAD, and often embarks on producing designs to send to our clients, ensuring their catering needs are met.

Sales Consultant

Mark has been working in the catering equipment industry for 41 years since starting as a designer on the old drawing boards at Molletts in Bradford at the tender age of 18. With a keen eye for detail and a willingness to listen to client's requirements Mark quickly developed into his first sales role with Molletts. His interest in food (eating and production), helped develop his skills as a design salesman as well as becoming extremely knowledgeable about what equipment suited what applications. With an honest approach to all his customers he has been successful throughout his career across all genres of catering.

Mark Tordoff