About Us

BCE is Southern Africa’s leading supplier of kitchen utensils, industrial cookware and commercial kitchen appliances to the hospitality and foodservice industries

BCE Foodservice Equipment was founded in 1987 and established a reputation for exceptional service and superior quality products. BCE has built on its reputation as Southern Africa’s leading supplier of kitchen utensils, industrial cookware and commercial kitchen appliances by expanding into the African Continent and Indian Ocean Islands.

We carry a range of more than 6,000 products, all of which are best of breed and sourced from reputable local and international suppliers.

Our head office is based in Johannesburg with branches in both Cape Town, Durban as well as a full showroom and warehouse in Lagos, Nigeria. In our Johannesburg branch we have the largest showroom of its kind in Africa, where potential buyers are able to view our product range in its unpacked state, replicating our product range found in our comprehensive catalogue.

In addition to this, we are able to provide live demonstrations of our products where we can present appropriate features and benefits.

Our products are classified
into the following categories:

  • Heating
  • Processing
  • Refrigeration
  • Washing
  • Cleaning
  • Utilities and Smalls
  • Chefware
  • Display ware and Buffetware
  • Storage and Handling
  • Hotelware
  • Glassware and Crockery

Our African Footprint

BCE South Africa supply more than 16 African Countries, 9 new markets and more than 100 BCE African Dealers with complete support structures. Our Export Division operates from Johannesburg office.

Vision

To become Africa’s and the Indian Ocean Island’s leading supplier of industrial catering services and equipment though supplying only reliable, best of breed products at competitive rates and backed up by comprehensive after sales service.

Mission

We are the leading supplier to the commercial catering industry, delivering a comprehensive range of branded products & solutions with a superior turnaround times & service levels

Our Value Proposition

Supplying a wide range of quality products and brands within the shortest possible time (speed), means that you, our customer, need to look no further than BCE for all your commercial catering equipment needs.

OUR CORE VALUES

At BCE we have a set of four values which operate in unison, and these values reflect and shape our behaviour and our organisational culture.

Integrity

We do what we say we will and are always accountable to each other. We are truthful in all our dealings no matter how it affects us personally.

Teamwork

We collaborate to achieve common goals. We value teamwork, achieved through mutual respect, humility, and setting a good example. We trust each other to get the job done and communicate with candour. 

Passion

We are a dedicated team that values both internal and external customers. We delight customers
by executing on our roles, exceeding expectations, and providing world class experiences. 

Performance driven

We accept accountability for our areas of responsibility. We refuse to settle for mediocrity and strive
for excellence in everything we do, recognising that our actions have an effect on the organisation’s
overall performance. 

Credit and Returns Policy

The BCE credit and returns policy refers to the policies applied by BCE in respect of credits and returns of BCE products. The BCE credit and returns policy applies to all general BCE dealers.

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