Homerton College recognized that the busy new dining hall needed a grease solution that was as smart, efficient, and sustainable as the building itself.

Managing Grease Efficiently and Sustainably at Homerton College

Cambridge’s Homerton College invested in a new, award-winning dining hall designed to combine the history and tradition of the college with a sustainable, future-focused approach to catering. With the capacity to host up to 300 diners at a time, the kitchen needed a grease management solution that was as smart, efficient and reliable as the building itself.

The chosen solution involved the installation of two Big Dipper automatic grease recovery units inside the kitchen, positioned beneath the main grease-producing equipment. By tackling fat, oil and grease at source, the units significantly reduced the amount of grease reaching the external grease interceptors and helped protect the drainage system from blockages.

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Magneté supported the selection process, helping Homerton College choose the right equipment to maintain smooth kitchen drainage operations. The two Big Dipper units have been in operation since early 2023 and have helped reduce grease entering the drains by up to 8 litres per day, increase service intervals for the underground grease interceptors, and significantly reduce the risk of blockages caused by fat, oil and grease.

The result is a reliable, easy-to-use grease management system that supports day-to-day kitchen operations, reduces maintenance demands and gives the college confidence that it is operating in a fully compliant and sustainable way.

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