Do I need a Grease Trap?

Known by many names – Grease Traps, Grease Interceptors, Grease Removal units or Grease Separators. ‘Why do I need a grease trap?’ is an understandable question. If I do need one, which grease trap will be right for my commercial kitchen?

Here we aim to simplify your options, explain responsibilities and help your drains continue to flow freely. We can prevent waste fats, oils and grease (FOGs) from causing you costly blockages, premises closures and even prosecution.

Do I Need A Grease Trap If I Have A Small Restaurant?

Maybe you only produce a few meals daily or own a takeaway and question, ‘Does this requirement apply to us’?

The answer is almost certainly yes. Users of the public sewer and wastewater systems all have a responsibility to keep this clear from blockages.  The good news is that some effective options are not as expensive as you may fear!  For example, our passive gravity-fed grease traps start at just £149 + vat for our entry-level GT5 model

The guidance is outlined in two pieces of legislation:

1) The Water Industry Act 1991 – making clear ‘no person shall throw, empty or turn ..any matter likely to injure the sewer or drain, to interfere with the free flow of its contents or affect prejudicially the treatment and disposal of its contents.’ further information can be found here.

2) UK Building Regulations Part H 2.21 stating any ‘drainage serving kitchens in commercial hot food premises should be fitted with a grease separator.’

Do I need A Grease Trap in my Commercial Kitchen?

‘Why do I need a grease trap?’ Grease Management in the form of Grease Traps, Interceptors and Grease Removal Units is necessary for today’s commercial kitchens.  Helping ensure your wastewater is of sufficient quality is a simple but vital step in safeguarding your drains.  Grease Traps are an easy, effective, proven step and ultimately save you money (and blockage-related headaches!).

What Grease Trap Options Do I Have?

Made from 304 catering grade stainless steel Cater Kitchen has designed a range of budget-friendly commercial grease traps to compliment our amazing value stainless steel range of kitchen equipment such as commercial sinks, commercial mixer taps and stainless steel tables.