Laurel has grown rapidly to become one of the UK's leading managed pub and restaurant operators. It is the organisation behind well-known high street favourites such as The Slug & Lettuce, Ha! Ha! bar & canteen, Yates and La Tasca with around 460 drinking and eating establishments in the UK.

As Laurel has grown, a more food-focussed direction has been taken, part of this can be attributed to the recently introduced smoking ban.  Says Adam Donnelly, Purchasing Manager for Laurel: “The emphasis throughout the pub brands is to serve food that is of good quality and value, which is why it’s important for us to refurbish sites with old equipment. It is equally important to equip our new establishments with appliances that will last.  We’re confident that by using Falcon, Laurels’ kitchens will become considerably more energy efficient."