Great heating, served with great food. A cosy dining experience with eco-friendly heating.
CY Café, Leicester Warms Up with KIASA Infrared Tile Heaters
Warmth without clutter, gas or disruption.
Project Overview
Client: CY Café & Restaurant Location: Leicester, UK Sector: Hospitality Products Installed: KIASA Infrared Tile Heaters (Ceiling Grid) Controls: Smart App + Thermostat CY Café & Restaurant is a family-owned hospitality venue in Leicester that underwent a full interior renovation to refresh the space and improve customer comfort. As part of this upgrade, the team needed a modern heating solution that would support a busy café environment without compromising on safety, aesthetics, or operating costs.
The Challenge
During a full renovation, CY Café and Restaurant needed a heating solution that worked for a busy, family-friendly hospitality space without:
- Breaking the budget
- Disrupting customers
- Compromising on safety or aesthetics
- Producing carbon monoxide or relying on gas
- Safer for customers and children
- Visually discreet
- Low - Carbon
- Cost-effective to run
Underfloor heating and traditional gas systems were explored but quickly ruled out due to high installation costs, disruption during fit-out, and environmental concerns. As a family-owned business in Leicester, owner Pritul Gosai wanted a solution that aligned with their values:
The Solution
KIASA specified and installed infrared tile heaters suspended within the ceiling grid, delivering gentle radiant heat without cluttering walls or floor space. The system was designed to:
Blend seamlessly into the interior
Avoid hot surfaces and accidental contact
Deliver targeted, efficient warmth across the seating areas
Full space measurement
Bespoke system design
The Result
CY Café now enjoys:
- Instant, comfortable warmth for customers and staff
- A clean, modern aesthetic with no visible bulky heaters
- Zero carbon monoxide emissions
- Lower running costs compared to traditional systems
- Heat that warms people, furniture, and surfaces rather than wasting energy heating the air
The café offers a warm, welcoming environment where customers can relax, linger, and enjoy great food without feeling drafts or uneven heat.
Why Infrared Worked for Hospitality
Infrared heating is ideal for cafés and restaurants because it:
- Provides instant warmth
- Creates a comfortable dining environment
- Keeps walls clear and spaces open
- Improves safety in family-friendly venues
- Reduces wasted heat and energy loss
- Supports low-carbon business goals
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