Conventional HVAC quietly wrecks dining ambience

PowerBoard ceiling panels do the opposite. They radiate gentle warmth onto guests and surfaces directly, with absolutely no air movement. Candles stay lit. Hair stays in place. The room is silent. And because radiant heat reaches the diner in under 10 minutes, the dining room only needs to be powered up shortly before opening, not three hours in advance.

Each zone, main dining, bar, private dining, kitchen, customer toilets, has its own thermostat and schedule, so empty zones cost nothing.

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Why infrared suits restaurants and cafés

Silent service, no draughts, instant warmth at opening, and per-zone scheduling.

Zero air movement

No air blowing over diners. Candles stay lit, tablecloths stay still, hair stays in place, hot food stays hot longer at the table.

Silent during service

No fan start-up, no boiler firing, no compressor hum. Conversations are never interrupted by the heating system mid-course.

Fast warm-up at opening

No need to pre-heat for hours before doors open. Switch on the dining room as the team arrives; comfortable for first cover.

Under 10 Mins

Room up to temperature

Room by Room

Set each space perfectly

Child Safe

Cool-touch panels

10-Year Warranty

25-year lifespan

Benefits of PowerBoard for your restaurant or café

Lower running costs

A typical 80-cover restaurant (180m²) drops from £6,500/year on gas to £2,800-£3,800/year on grid PowerBoard, lower again on smart off-peak tariffs.

Better dining experience

Removing draughts on tables, noise during conversation, and hot/cold zones across the room directly improves guest satisfaction and review scores.

No more pre-heating for hours

Fast warm-up means heating switches on as the team arrives, not 6am for a 12pm lunch service.

Per-session scheduling

Heat the bar for evening trade only; pre-warm private dining only when booked; toilets stay at gentle setback. Empty zones cost nothing.

No annual gas safety, no boiler service

Remove the LGSC and service contract; replaced by a 10-year product warranty. No mid-service breakdowns.

Reclaim back-of-house space

No boiler, no flue, no plant room. Free that space for prep, dry storage or staff facilities.

See exactly how many panels your restaurant & café needs

What's the right specification for your restaurant?

Two typical UK restaurant/café sizes below.

Café / small bistro (60-120m², 30-50 covers)

• 15-30 × PoweRad PB-S-250 ceiling panels
• Total installed wattage: 3,750-7,500W
• 3-5 zones (dining, bar, kitchen-front, toilets)
• Per-zone Wi-Fi thermostats
• Standard 32A commercial supply
• Est. running cost: £900-£1,400/year

Mid-size restaurant (150-250m², 60-100 covers)

• 40-70 × PoweRad PB-S-250 ceiling panels
• Total installed wattage: 10,000-17,500W
• 5-8 zones with smart scheduling
• Private dining as separate zone for pre-heat on booking
• 63A dedicated commercial circuit
• Est. running cost: £2,200-£3,500/year

PoweRad PB-S-250 panel, 1200×600mm, 250W, surface or flush ceiling mount

Restaurant & Café heating, common questions

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Our specialists will design your system for free, no obligation.

Better Ambience, Quieter Service, Lower Bills

PowerBoard ceiling panels deliver silent, draught-free radiant warmth that protects the dining experience while cutting heating bills up to 50%. Get a free restaurant heating design with per-zone scheduling and a like-for-like cost comparison.

Restaurant & Café Heating, panels from £249 exc. VAT · 10-year warranty

Restaurant & Café Heating from £249