About Us
A family business built on experience, reliability and genuine care for our customers
From Humble Beginnings to Industry Specialists
My name is Colin Lowe. In 1989, I founded Colowe Property Services — a small operation looking after hundreds of properties for letting agents and property management companies. The team was simple: me, my dad Harold and my brother Bob, with the occasional helping hand from friends. We kept everything in-house and took pride in every job.
By 1996, we had moved into the commercial sector — refurbishing bars, restaurants and takeaways, offering a complete range of trades. Our small but highly qualified team travelled the length of the country installing full commercial kitchens, gas mains, ducting, canopies, and working closely with our talented friends at D & J Potters in Leicester. What we didn't realise at the time was that this work would lay the foundation for everything that followed.
Key Milestones
Colowe Property Services Founded
Colin Lowe starts the business with his father Harold and brother Bob — managing, repairing and refurbishing domestic properties across Nottingham.
Moving into Commercial Catering
The team expands into commercial refurbishments — bars, restaurants and takeaways — installing full kitchens, gas mains and ventilation systems across the UK.
Nottingham Catering Engineers is Born
As the commercial catering side grew, it was time to create a dedicated brand — solely focused on commercial kitchen installation, equipment servicing, breakdown repair and preventative maintenance.
33+ Years and Still Going Strong
Now a father-and-son team, we continue to serve the commercial catering industry with the same passion and dedication we started with, backed by decades of hands-on experience and a commitment to moving forward.
Professional, Reliable — Every Single Time
Our engineers will be there when you need us. We turn up on the day we say we will. We don't sell you parts you don't need, and we don't inflate invoices by charging travel to your job — then charging the next customer for the same journey. That's not how we work.
We're a family-run business — father and son at the core — and our strength lies in teamwork and shared experience. We understand that your business relies on ours, and we take that responsibility seriously. You'll always receive a friendly, professional and reliable service — on time, every time.
Always Moving Forward
The industry is always evolving — regulations change, equipment advances, and the needs of chefs and kitchen operators grow more demanding. We believe in moving forward, which is why we continually invest in additional training and qualifications to stay ahead of the curve.
The better we can be, the better we can serve you. It's as simple as that.
Our Promise
100% customer satisfaction. We've learnt over the years that going the extra mile makes all the difference — delivering quality and reliability at reasonable prices, at the hours you need us. A huge thank you to all our customers who have kept us going over the years.
Trusted by Leading Establishments
Over three decades of installing and maintaining kitchens for restaurants, bars and hospitality venues
Red Hot Buffet
Restaurant Sat Bains
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse
Peachy Keens
Want to Work With Us?
Whether you need a full kitchen installation, servicing or just a friendly chat about your requirements — we're here to help.