AGA Aga Rangemaster

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

7th March 2008

     Aga Foodservice Group plc ("Aga") appoints new non-executive Chairman     

John Coleman has been appointed to the Board of Aga Foodservice Group with
immediate effect and will assume the Chairmanship when Victor Cocker retires
after the Annual General Meeting in May this year.

John Coleman brings a wealth of experience to the company having spent ten
years as Chief Executive of House of Fraser plc leading it through to
successful acquisition by Baugur in 2006. Prior to that, John spent ten years
with Burton Group plc during its dynamic period of expansion in the 1980s. He
is currently a non-executive director of Travis Perkins plc.

Commenting on the appointment, Chief Executive, William McGrath said:

"We are delighted to welcome someone of John's calibre to the Board. His long
corporate career, strong reputation in the City, experience with premium brands
and knowledge of the retail sector will be invaluable in achieving the Group's
performance targets."

Commenting on his new role, John Coleman said:

"I have a great affinity to the Aga brand and am excited about the other brands
within the portfolio such as Rangemaster, Fired Earth, Waterford Stanley, La
Cornue and Divertimenti. There is real opportunity to grow all parts of the
business both in the UK and internationally to deliver long-term returns for
shareholders. I look forward to working with the team in the newly focused
consumer operation."

There is no further information to be disclosed in respect of John Coleman
under paragraphs 9.6.13 (1) to (6) of the Listing Rules.

- ENDS -

Enquiries:

William McGrath, Chief Executive, Aga Foodservice Group plc - 0121 711 6015

Simon Sporborg/Charlotte Kenyon, Brunswick - 020 7404 5959



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