About Us

King Edward Catering Equipment is a UK manufacturer specialising in countertop potato bakers, pizza ovens and servery equipment, all designed and made in-house from our base in Herefordshire.

Our Story

Jacket potatoes were once mostly sold from large gas or solid fuel mobile ovens found on high streets and markets in a relatively small number of towns.
Our Managing Director, Paul Wrighton, recognised how popular, easy to prepare and profitable jacket potatoes could be. He believed more businesses should be able to benefit from selling them without the need for large, mobile equipment.
His idea was to recreate the traditional style potato baker in a compact countertop model that runs from a standard 13 amp socket. The result was an oven that not only bakes but also displays ready-to-serve jacket potatoes, combining theatre with practicality. Today, the distinctive King Edward baker can be seen on counters and in kitchens across the world.

Designed and Made in the UK

While our bakers retain their traditional external appearance, the performance inside is thoroughly modern. We developed our own convection system to deliver efficient cooking, consistent results and greater versatility.
From our Herefordshire base, our entire range is designed and manufactured by us in the UK. Maintaining control over design and production allows us to focus on quality, reliability and long-term performance.

Our Product Range

Alongside our classic potato bakers, we manufacture a complementary range of servery equipment to support the display and service of hot and cold toppings.
Our Vista ovens offer a more contemporary design where a modern aesthetic is preferred. We also produce a popular range of pizza ovens, designed and made in the UK. These countertop models run from a 13 amp socket and use cordierite stone to achieve fast cooking times and authentic stone-baked results.

Continuing to Innovate

As demand has grown within the street food and mobile catering sector, we have expanded our range to include LPG gas models alongside our electric ovens.
Our gas ovens have been independently tested and certified, making them the only fully certified models of their kind currently available on the market. This gives operators confidence that they are using equipment that meets the required safety and compliance standards.
By continuing to develop new models while maintaining the quality and reliability our brand is known for, we ensure that King Edward equipment remains relevant to both established businesses and new operators entering the market.

Trusted Worldwide

The King Edward brand continues to be specified by blue chip companies, independent operators and well-known household names.
In recent years, jacket potatoes have seen a strong revival within the UK street food scene. Operators such as Spudman and Spud Bros use King Edward ovens in their trailers and shops, demonstrating the continued demand for a simple, well-cooked baked potato done properly. It is encouraging to see the product we have specialised in for decades thriving again across both traditional and modern food businesses.

Our Team

We are proud of our small team of dedicated staff who take personal responsibility for product excellence and customer service. Attention to detail, practical design and straightforward support remain at the heart of the King Edward brand.
Our intention remains the same as it was at the beginning: to continue innovating and producing catering equipment that earns its place on countertops and in kitchens, whatever the size or location of the business.