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About Highland Cater Hire
Highland Cater Hire was founded by Directors Ken Loades and Kai Logan, bringing together decades of combined experience across hospitality, events, catering and venue operations throughout Inverness and the Scottish Highlands.
Established as a joint venture between leading Highland hospitality group Aird Catering LTD and established events company KBE, Highland Cater Hire was built from first-hand industry experience and a clear understanding of what successful events require behind the scenes.
From weddings and private celebrations to corporate functions, festivals and large-scale conferences, our goal is simple: to provide reliable, professional catering equipment and event hire with the flexibility and local knowledge needed to support events across the Highlands and Islands.
Ken Loades
With more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Ken has built a reputation for attention to detail, high standards and an unwavering commitment to customer service.
Having worked in professional kitchens before going on to own and operate some of Inverness’ best-known establishments, Ken understands the pressures faced by venues, caterers and event organisers alike.
His hands-on experience within hospitality operations gives Highland Cater Hire a unique perspective when supporting clients, helping ensure events run smoothly from planning through to delivery.
“After years of working within kitchens, venues and hospitality businesses, I understand what it takes behind the scenes to deliver successful events. Highland Cater Hire allows us to use that experience to support clients across the Highlands with reliable equipment, practical advice and dependable service. Partnering with Kai felt like a natural fit, and together we’re proud to bring something new to the Highlands and Islands.”
Kai Logan
As founder of KBE Sound & Lighting, Kai has spent years delivering and managing events throughout the Highlands and Islands, building extensive experience across event production, logistics and operations.
From intimate local gatherings to large-scale events, Kai’s practical knowledge and problem-solving approach have helped establish KBE as a trusted name within the Highland events industry.
With the addition of Highland Cater Hire, the aim is to offer clients a more complete event support solution, combining hospitality expertise with professional event infrastructure and equipment hire.
“Working alongside Ken made complete sense from the beginning. We share the same work ethic, standards and ambition to create a dependable, high-quality service for events across the Highlands. Highland Cater Hire allows us to bring together our combined experience and provide clients with a professional and flexible hire solution they can rely on.”
Supporting Events Across The Highlands
What began as a service supporting existing hospitality and event clients quickly expanded through demand from venues, caterers and organisers across the region.
Today, Highland Cater Hire supplies catering equipment, tableware, glassware and event hire for:
- Weddings
- Private parties
- Corporate events
- Festivals
- Conferences
- Community events
- Venue and catering operations
Whether you are planning a small wedding in the Highlands or managing a large-scale corporate event, our experienced team is here to help provide the equipment and support needed to deliver a seamless event experience.