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The most important list on this page. These are the technicians and companies operators call when something breaks in the kitchen, at the bar, or in the dining room. They keep the whole operation alive when downtime gets expensive.
24/7 emergency repairs for refrigeration, cooking equipment, HVAC. Large parts inventory and factory-authorized techs. One of the strongest options in southern and central NH.
Family-owned New England leader. 24/7 repair, installation, planned maintenance for full commercial kitchens and refrigeration. Acquired Aable Restaurant Equipment Service.
Bow-based repair, maintenance, and installation for commercial foodservice equipment. Known for responsive service across central NH.
Laconia service point. Full commercial kitchen repair, planned maintenance, 24/7 emergency. Decades of experience serving Lakes Region and northern NH.
CFESA-oriented repair for ovens, fryers, dishwashers, combis. Serves NH from Concord area and northern MA from Methuen.
Factory-authorized Electro Freeze specialists. Soft serve, frozen yogurt, batch freezers, milkshakes. Full New England coverage with Pembroke, NH location.
New England’s Stoelting experts since 1953. Gravity & pressurized soft serve, batch freezers, frozen beverage. Huge tech network. Seabrook/Exeter area.
Factory-trained Taylor soft serve, Flavor Burst, and frozen dessert equipment. 7-day service across NH & MA. Preventive maintenance contracts available.
South Hampton based. Restaurant, warewashing, and laundry equipment repair. Good local reviews for southern Rockingham County.
40+ year New England institution. Massive parts inventory, high first-call fix rate on gas/electric/steam cooking equipment. Somerville & Malden locations.
Broad coverage across eastern and central MA including Cape Cod and islands. Cooking, refrigeration, beverage, warewashing, HVAC. Strong on-premise presence.
CFESA member. Full service cooking, refrigeration, warewashing, ice machines. Needham area with good southern NH reach too.
Three-generation Worcester family business. 24/7 service, ovens/fryers/dishwashers/combis. 60-day labor warranty. Very strong central MA reputation.
South Shore focus. Strong on hotside equipment (fryers, ovens, grills, steamers). Preventative maintenance programs for independent restaurants.
Boston-area specialists in commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning, fire suppression system installation/repair, and modernization. 40+ years experience.
One-stop shop for hood cleaning (NFPA 96), kitchen fire suppression (Ansul), and grease trap maintenance. Strong presence and approved on many municipal lists.
IKECA certified, Boston Fire Dept licensed. Excellent coverage across southern NH and northern MA. Family-owned, great reputation for clean work and documentation.
Clean, code-compliant hood & duct cleaning plus grease containment. Listed on Nashua approved vendor list. Strong southern NH & northern MA.
PAC-certified commercial hood cleaning serving western and southern NH (Keene, Peterborough, Bedford, Nashua area). Excellent reviews.
Family-owned Somersworth distributor that genuinely cares about independent restaurants. Excellent for seacoast, Manchester, and North Conway routes.
Major broadline with dedicated New Hampshire distribution center in Seabrook. Strong delivery frequency on the Seacoast and southern/central NH.
North Londonderry based. Strong center-of-the-plate (meats), produce, dairy, and disposables. Good for independent restaurants across southern NH.
Lawrence, MA based family company with excellent NH routes (Portsmouth through Manchester to Lakes Region). Strong pizza/Italian but full broadline.
Plympton distribution center. The largest foodservice distributor in New England with massive selection and frequent deliveries across eastern and central MA.
Western Massachusetts hub. Strong coverage for the Pioneer Valley and Berkshires where other broadliners are thinner.
Amesbury-based produce and foodservice specialist. Excellent for North Shore and southern NH restaurants wanting fresh, high-quality produce.
Carpigiani soft serve, batch freezers, and gelato equipment specialists serving all of New England. Installation, training, and service.
NH-built cloud POS designed specifically for the realities of New England restaurants. Excellent tax handling, table management, and local support.
25+ years New England restaurant POS support. On-site installation, training, and fast local tech response. Heartland Digital Dining heritage.
Full New England coverage for NX Restaurant POS, Shift4 SkyTab, and Focus POS. Concierge installation and 24/7 local support.
Nashua-based independent agency with deep restaurant experience. General liability, workers comp, property, business interruption. Local and responsive.
Specialized carrier/program built for restaurants, bars, and caterers. Excellent liquor liability and package policies. Available through local agents.
Multi-state independent agency with strong restaurant programs. Multiple MA offices and NH coverage. Good for operators with locations in both states.
Hyper-local and sustainable produce, meats, seafood, and artisan cheese. Delivers to many independent restaurants in the Upper Valley, Lakes Region, Monadnock, and Seacoast.
Seacoast food hub aggregating dozens of NH farms. Excellent for restaurants wanting local produce with reliable weekly deliveries and fair pricing.
Factory-authorized service for Hobart mixers, slicers, dishwashers, and cooking equipment. Reliable national brand support with local techs.
Taunton, MA facility. Strong coverage for eastern MA and New Hampshire restaurants. Good for independents looking for big distributor pricing + support.
Fountain soda, syrups, equipment, and full beverage programs for restaurants. Londonderry NH operations with strong New Hampshire and northern MA coverage.
Full-service ice cream, soft serve mix, frozen desserts, toppings, cones, and dairy across all of New England. One of the best one-stop options for ice cream shops.
Chelsea, MA dairy specialist. Excellent source for HP Hood soft serve mixes (multiple butterfat levels), shake mixes, and related dairy for ice cream shops. Delivery available.
Natick, MA. Supplies Hood and Byrne Dairy soft serve mixes plus other frozen dessert products. Popular with independent ice cream shops in eastern MA and southern NH.
Employee-owned broadliner with excellent ice cream mix, toppings, and frozen dessert program. Serves NH and MA restaurants well. Good alternative to the giants for independents.
Hooksett, NH wholesaler. Soft drinks, fountain, and non-alcoholic beverages for on-premise restaurant and bar accounts across southern and central New Hampshire.
Worcester-based roaster with 50+ years. Gourmet coffee, equipment, teas, and syrups for restaurants and cafes. Serves central MA and can reach southern NH.
Londonderry, NH (since 1902). Non-alcoholic beverages and fountain programs for restaurants and bars in southern and western New Hampshire.
Commercial restaurant furniture, booths, tables, chairs, and outdoor seating. Strong delivery and installation into New Hampshire from their Massachusetts operation.
Custom menus, menu boards, interior signage, and exterior signs for independent restaurants. Quick turnaround for Boston and southern NH accounts.
Uniform rental, floor mats, cleaning supplies, and restroom sanitation programs tailored for restaurants. Reliable routes across New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Commercial waste, recycling, and grease trap services with restaurant-specific routes. Strong coverage in southern NH and Greater Boston.
Commercial pest control programs specifically for restaurants, bars, and foodservice. Regular service + emergency response across NH and MA.
Table linens, bar towels, chef coats, server uniforms, and floor mats with regular pickup and delivery. Popular with independent restaurants in southern NH and northern MA.
Custom printed menus, menu covers, table tents, and promotional signage. Works with many independent restaurants and ice cream shops in the region.
Restaurant-specific bookkeeping, payroll, and sales tax filing. Many independent operators in southern and central NH use them because they actually understand restaurant P&Ls.
Independent agency with strong restaurant and hospitality book. General liability, liquor liability, property, and workers comp. Offices in Manchester and other NH locations.
Lowell, MA based commercial refrigeration specialist (third-generation, 80+ years). Walk-in coolers, freezers, reach-ins, and full restaurant refrigeration service. Strong coverage in Southern New Hampshire and the Greater Lowell area.
Tyngsboro, MA (right next to Tewksbury). Established 1979. Full restaurant and commercial kitchen equipment repair, maintenance, and service. Covers ovens, fryers, refrigeration, and general foodservice equipment for local independents.
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Restaurants, bars, pubs, diners, cafes, and ice cream shops are the backbone of our towns. This directory exists to help you find the people who actually show up when the kitchen equipment dies, the front-of-house needs new chairs, the bar taps go down, or the office side needs help. The ones operators cannot afford to be without.