Back to search

Oke (Catering Equipment & Ventilation Systems) Ltd

05255176

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

7-8 Portmill Lane, Hitchin, SG5 1DJ
Incorporated 11/10/2004

Previously known as

Oriental Kitchen Equipment Limited · until 06/11/2017

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/09/2025

Due 04/10/2026

On track

Industry

56210
Event catering activities
77390
Renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods

Officers

Mrs Lorraine Betsy Taylor

director · Since 01/06/2006

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Glen Robert Taylor

secretary · Since 02/04/2014

Lorraine Betsy Taylor

director · Since 01/06/2006

British · England · Age 54

Glen Robert Taylor

secretary · Since 02/04/2014

Former

Bhardwaj Corporate Services Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 11/10/2004

Ashok Bhardwaj

nominee secretary · Resigned 11/10/2004

Glen Robert Taylor

director · Resigned 01/06/2006

Glen Robert Taylor

secretary · Resigned 01/06/2006

Lee James Taylor

director · Resigned 01/06/2006

Lee James Taylor

secretary · Resigned 01/06/2006

Theresa Doherty

secretary · Resigned 02/04/2014

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Lorraine Betsy Taylor

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 54

7-8, Portmill Lane, Hitchin, SG5 1DJ

Notified 11/10/2016

Mr Glen Robert Taylor

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 55

7-8, Portmill Lane, Hitchin, SG5 1DJ

Notified 11/10/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 09/02/2018Registered 26/02/2018

Change History

status → active
2026-07-14

Active

type → ltd
2026-07-14

Private Limited Company

address line1 → 7-8 Portmill Lane
2026-07-14

7-8 PORTMILL LANE

post town → Hitchin
2026-07-14

HITCHIN

CompanyRankvs 92+ SIC 56210 peers
78

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees88th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.71× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
Show leaderboard
1Coronet Holidays Ltd
90
2Fence Gate Limited
90
3Plyvine Catering Limited
90
4Banana Split Limited
90
5Super Restaurants Limited
90
6Royal Society Of Medicine Commercial Services Limited
90
7Cranfield Conference Centre Limited
90
8Early Excellence Limited
90
9Cooling Castle Barn Limited
90
10Class Catering Services Limited
90
92Oke (Catering Equipment & Ventilation Systems) Ltd
88
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees13/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2025

Net Worth

£500k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£17k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£480k

Working capital

Current Assets

£760k

Current Liabilities

£280k

Fixed Assets

£95k

Debtors

£727k

6avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£574k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.71+£63k
20243.53+£16k
20232.75—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.