Chantry Kitchens placed in administration

Julian Pitts and Nick Reed of Begbies Traynor in Leeds have been appointed as joint administrators of well-established North Yorkshire kitchen company Chantry Kitchens.

Founded in 1993, the bespoke kitchen manufacturer and installer has two showrooms located in Harrogate and Tockwith.  All 18 staff, including two directors, were made redundant prior to the administration and the business has ceased trading while a purchaser is sought.

Joint administrator Julian Pitts said: “Unfortunately, the business ran into problems when it failed to generate sufficient orders going forward and also hit cash flow problems with pending orders.

“We have been marketing the business since our appointment and, following discussions with several interested parties for the sale of some of the business’ assets, we anticipate concluding a sale in the near future.”