KDR Events Limited Faces Winding-Up Petition
A creditor has filed a winding-up petition against KDR Events Limited at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under case reference CR-2026-007970. The petition was presented on 15 October 2026. The presentation of a petition is the earliest formal notification on court records that an unpaid party has initiated compulsory liquidation proceedings; it is not a determination of insolvency, which remains a decision for the court.
Creditors and counterparties tracking exposure across the hospitality and entertainment sectors can view the full company record on the KDR Events Limited Corp Intel profile or review new filings across England and Wales via the daily winding-up petitions list.
Petition details
The petition details recorded in the court search system are summarised below:
| Detail | Record |
| --- | --- |
| Company Name | KDR Events Limited |
| Case Number | CR-2026-007970 |
| Filing Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Court | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File) |
| Petition Debt | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Petitioning Creditor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Listed Hearing Date | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Under the Insolvency Act 1986, a creditor presenting a petition asserts that the company is unable to pay its debts as they fall due. The public entry on HM Courts & Tribunals Service CE-File system confirms the submission has been formally logged by the court, but does not disclose the underlying creditor identity or the sum claimed.
Company snapshot
Public filings from Companies House show that KDR Events Limited was incorporated on 13 September 2018 as a private limited company under company number 11566778. Its registered office is recorded at 222 Kettering Road, Northampton, England, NN1 4BN.
The company is registered under four Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes:
- 56302: Public houses and bars
- 90010: Performing arts
- 90040: Operation of arts facilities
- 91030: Operation of historical sites and buildings and similar visitor attractions
Balance-sheet figures, turnover, and auditor reports are not stated in the published source for this listing.
Directors and ownership
The statutory filings at Companies House record the following details concerning the company officers and persons with significant control (PSCs):
- Mr Christopher Daniel D'Alessio: Appointed as director on 13 September 2018. The register records his nationality as English, country of residence as England, and date of birth as May 1986. He is also registered as an active person with significant control since 13 September 2018, holding between 50% and 75% of shares and voting rights.
- Ms Susannah Charlotte Keeping: Appointed as director on 13 September 2018 and recorded as resigned on 25 February 2025. The register records her nationality as English, country of residence as England, and date of birth as February 1995. Her PSC filing, which also notified shareholding and voting rights of 50% to 75% on 13 September 2018, records her status as ceased on 25 February 2025.
These entries represent factual filings from the public register. The filing of a petition attaches solely to the legal entity and does not imply personal liability or wrongdoing by any named director or officer.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
No notices for KDR Events Limited have been recorded in The Gazette in relation to this petition. Under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner must not advertise a winding-up petition in The Gazette earlier than seven business days after service on the company. The public register currently records no subsequent winding-up order or advertisement.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a petition triggers serious statutory constraints. Under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of company property made after the presentation date is void if a winding-up order is subsequently made, unless validated by the court under a section 127 validation order. Banks typically freeze operating accounts once they become aware of a petition to avoid potential liability for post-petition transfers.
For commercial suppliers, landlords, and service providers, risk exposure should be assessed immediately:
1. Stop unsecured credit lines: Place ongoing orders on a pro-forma or cash-on-delivery footing.
2. Verify contract terms: Check retention-of-title clauses and evaluate whether goods delivered remain legally recoverable.
3. Assess settlement risks: Direct payments received after the presentation date carry clawback risk if the court proceeds to wind up the entity without a validation order.
4. Monitor court outcomes: Track whether the company intends to pay the petition debt, dispute the debt on substantial grounds, or seek an adjournment.
Practical risk assessment scenario
Consider an equipment supplier owed £18,000 across outstanding 60-day invoices when a petition is filed against a customer. If the supplier agrees to accept an informal payment plan without court sanction, those funds could be clawed back by an Official Receiver or liquidator months later under section 127. An experienced credit control department will instead perform an immediate winding up petition search on connected entities, pause pending dispatches, and request formal evidence of settlement or validation before trading on open terms.
How to investigate further
Professionals conducting trade counterparty diligence or completing pre-contract reviews should examine primary public sources directly:
- Companies House: Check for overdue accounts, confirmation statements, or changes in officers.
- The Gazette: Watch for statutory notices advertising a hearing date.
- Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions: Obtain verification of pending or dismissed petitions before taking formal recovery action.
Credit risk teams needing to verify other counterparties can conduct an independent winding up search to ensure potential filings across London and regional courts are identified well before advertisement.
For credit teams and suppliers
When a high-exposure debtor faces court action, reliance on monthly credit-agency scorecards often introduces a dangerous time lag. Carrying out a targeted winding up search across court registries before extending substantial trade lines prevents avoidable exposure to void transactions. For real-time risk mitigation, credit analysts should implement free company monitoring to detect registry updates the moment petitions or director changes are logged.
FAQ
What happens after a winding-up petition is presented?
Once a petition is presented at the Central Registry, it must be formally served at the company registered office. The company has an opportunity to pay the petition debt, negotiate terms, or file evidence disputing the debt on substantial grounds before the petition is advertised or heard.
How long does it take for a petition to be heard in court?
A winding-up hearing is typically listed between four and ten weeks after the petition is filed, depending on court listing capacity. The published registry records for this case do not yet state a hearing date.
When is a winding-up petition advertised in The Gazette?
A petitioning creditor is prohibited from advertising the petition until at least seven business days have elapsed following formal service on the company. If the company pays or disputes the debt within that window, it may apply for an injunction to restrain advertisement and avoid bank account freezes.
Does the presentation of a petition mean the company is insolvent?
No. Presentation signifies that an alleged creditor has initiated proceedings claiming an unpaid debt. The court must examine the evidence at a formal hearing before issuing a winding-up order, and petitions are frequently withdrawn or dismissed where debts are settled or disputed.
Disclaimer
This report summarises a petition recorded at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. Presentation of a petition is not a determination of insolvency; the outcome is a matter for the court. Companies believing they are named incorrectly should email contact@corp-intel.co.uk.