The KBBG announces new supplier partnership with Kaelo

As part of the continued expansion of its supplier network, the KBBG, the UK arm of DER KREIS, has announced that specialist drinks cooling brand, Kaelo, has become the latest premium supplier to partner with the buying group.

Kaelo was founded in 2016 by Kevin Jabou, an innovator who launched the first integrated countertop chilling server with patented dry-serve technology. A decade later, the company, now run by CEO, Dave Yearsley, has continued to update and improve the design, performance and sustainability of its Kaelo and Kaelo Plus models. 

The temperature-changing aspect of the Kaelo also means that it can be used as a versatile drink-serving solution. The brand has also expanded its single-bottle dry-serve cooling technology by creating the Kaelo Host, a portable version of the Kaelo, which comes in a range of finishes. This can be used indoors on mains power, or as a portable rechargeable version with a stand for use outdoors. The Kaelo Host can also be integrated using an adaptor ring, which is supplied separately, making it a hybrid model that can be built into furniture, home bars or outdoor kitchens, and can then be removed for use as a portable unit.

Kaelo has also introduced a range of undercounter wine fridges to its collection, designed to be integrated within standard size cabinetry. With internal thermostats and tempered glass door fronts, the vibration-free models range from a 15cm width 7 bottle version, a 30cm 18 bottle version to a 60cm 51 bottle fridge with dual zone cooling. All models are available to KBBG members at preferred buying options as part of a permanent bulk deal offering, when bought with their Kaelo Plus models.

Owain Harrison, MD of the KBBG, said: “Kaelo already has a strong association with kitchen independents, and the addition of the Kaelo Host and its branded wine fridges will certainly be of interest to our independent kitchen retailer members. With preferred buying options, we look forward to an excellent partnership going forward.”