I've never used a knife-sharpening service before. How does it work?
You do not buy the knives. You pay only for the rental service. An extra charge is added if knives are broken or lost.
We will call at your unit at a time convenient to you, never during your busy serving periods.
We can supply you with a set of knives to use whilst your knives are being sharpened.
They will collect their knives, and you will already have our knives to continue your work without interruption.
Beware that some large grinding companies become aggressive when you terminate their service.
If you have any questions at all, please contact us and we shall be pleased to advise you.
Each of the adapted knife-sets can be made up of whichever type of knives you require.
For other parts of London, we can arrange a service for you through our Association partners.
For all other areas of the UK, please contact us for more details.
Please view our products on this site, and contact us to arrange your order.
We also have a range of secondhand knives for sale at very reasonable prices.
Can I arrange a free trial?
We don't need a rental service, but we want our knives sharpened just now and then. Can you provide that service?
I don't have a catering business. I'm just a member of the public. How do I get my knives sharpened?
I am not satisfied with the grinding company I currently use. How do I switch to your company?
Which type of knives can I choose?
What is a fixed knife-set?
What is an adapted knife-set?
Can I choose a different set of knives for each of my units?
How can I change my choice of knives?
Can I be sent a single invoice for all my units?
Which areas do A.Collini & Sons cover?
How often do I need my knives sharpened?
Do you sell knives?
I've never used a knife-sharpening service before. How does it work?
We supply you with high quality knives, professionally sharpened, and replace them with a newly sharpened set weekly, fortnightly or monthly, according to your needs.
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I don't have a catering business. I'm just a member of the public. How do I get my knives sharpened?
Please contact us on 07763 300856 or via this website, and we can arrange a time and date for you to visit our workshop where we will grind your knives while you wait or for collection later.
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We don't need a rental service, but we want our knives sharpened just now and then. Can you provide that service?
Certainly. We can arrange to collect your knives, and return them to you the following day, or within a few days' time.
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I am not satisfied with the grinding company I currently use. How do I switch to your company?
Please contact us, and we will supply you with the knives you need. On the other grinding company's next visit, simply inform them that you no longer require their service.
Do not be intimidated by such bullying tactics. In most cases, they have no contract with your company, nor any obligation for you to give them any notice
of termination of service.
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Can I arrange a free trial?
Yes. Contact us today and we can set up a free trial for you. We can help you to find the best arrangement for you, and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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Which type of knives can I choose?
We have a full range of professional knives: from small paring knives through to heavy duty chopping knives, boning and filleting knives, carving knives, serrated knives,
kebab knives and a whole range of cleavers.
You can choose whichever type of knife you need, and as many as you require.
We can offer you advice on the type and number of knives best suited to your unit to maximise efficiency and minimise wastage.
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What is a fixed knife-set?
A fixed knife-set means that each of your units has the same number and type of knives. This arrangement is suitable only for units which are very similar in size, number of staff and type of menu.
Your fixed-set can be made up of whichever knives you choose.
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What is an adapted knife-set?
If your units differ in size, number of staff and type of menu, then an adapted knife-set is more preferable than a fixed-set arrangement.
The knife-sets we provide can be customised for each of your units.
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Can I choose a different set of knives for each of my units?
Yes. In fact, this is usually the best arrangement for your units. Even if the menu is identical in all of your units, many chefs have different preferences
where knives are concerned. For example, while some chefs are happy with large 10" chopping knives, others prefer the standard 8" chopping knife.
In units where the menu may differ slightly, the set of knives can be adjusted to accommodate this difference. For example, filleting knives
rather than boning knives; serrated knives rather than carving knives.
Some grinding companies only provide fixed knife-sets. This is often not ideal as the units end up with too few or too many knives, or knives which are not suitable.
We can offer a customised set for each of your units.
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How can I change my choice of knives?
You can change your type and number of knives at any time. Please contact us directly, or we can arrange this through your chefs.
Also, you can change your fixed or adapted knife-sets at any time.
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Can I be sent a single invoice for all my units?
Yes. We can provide a single invoice and account statement for all your units.
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Which areas do A.Collini & Sons cover?
We are based in South London and we cover the City, West End and South London.
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How often do I need my knives sharpened?
We can arrange weekly, fortnightly or monthly visits, according to your requirements. Every two weeks is the most common arrangement.
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Do you sell knives?
Yes. We are registered suppliers of Mondin, Victorinox and Dolomitten knives.
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