A COMPLETE REVIEW
Site Survey & Consultation
A thorough site survey and consultation is the first step to your commercial kitchen project.
Taking time to get to know our clients and their business needs is crucial for us to get an understanding of their daily operations, what is important to them, and what equipment is needed.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
What’s included in a commercial kitchen site survey and consultation?
No matter the size of the project, Midlands conduct a thorough site survey and consultation to fully understand the challenges that each individual commercial kitchen faces. We take the time to consider every detail of your commercial kitchen, traffic flows and pressure points, to then begin to design a fully optimised workspace for your operation.
Kitchen layout
Planning your kitchen layout is the very first stage of your new commercial kitchen project. We thoroughly assess every aspect of your space and take detailed measurements to allow us to create a bespoke kitchen layout design.
Kitchen flow
Considering the flow of your working kitchen is vital to workflow and a happy workforce. When designing your kitchen we consider all the factors that contribute to a kitchen’s traffic flow; goods in, storage, prep areas, cooking areas, and more.
Storage
Carefully planning storage is crucial to a commercial kitchen design. Space is often at a premium in commercial kitchens, so smart storage is essential to a safe and productive working kitchen.
Equipment
Undoubtedly one of the most important aspects of any kitchen design, the equipment in your kitchen needs to be of the highest quality, and perform tirelessly to meet your requirements. Before choosing equipment we need to consider the type of business you have, the size of your budget, and the space you have to work with during your site survey.
Ventilation
A critical element to make sure your kitchen is safe and that your staff are comfortable; ventilation needs to be carefully planned and you need to ensure that you adhere to extraction regulations. Our design experts can plan your ventilation, ensuring that you adhere to legal requirements.
Pipework
Using extensive information gathered from the initial consultation, our design team will create a comprehensive pipework plan, taking regulations and legal requirements into consideration at each step.
Hygiene
Hygiene must be front of mind whilst creating commercial kitchen designs. Nothing must compromise hygiene standards and food premises must adhere to high levels of cleanliness, which must be considered during each phase of a project design.
Waste Management
Commercial kitchens produce high levels of waste, and the safe and efficient disposal of this waste must be considered when creating a comprehensive kitchen design. Waste can include food waste, oil, general rubbish, and recyclables, all of which have to be thought about when planning a commercial kitchen layout.
Lighting
Effective lighting is essential in any commercial kitchen and has to be planned out carefully. During the design process, we consider natural light levels, artificial lighting, surface reflections, and emergency lighting into our concepts.
Walls
The walls in your commercial kitchen play a big part in overall hygiene. Wall finishes must be resistant to grease, food particles, and water. Wall surfaces must be smooth with no exposed fixings, allowing them to be wiped down.
Flooring
Taking into consideration that floors need to be non-slip and easy to clean, we will discuss the best options available to you for flooring. We will help you choose the flooring that best aligns with your interior choices, whilst also providing the safest floor to work on.
Safety
Safety is at the core of our commercial kitchen designs. Crucial to keep your workforce safe, health and safety aspects need to be carefully designed and integrated into your project. We consider fire safety and exits, access points, and first aid requirements into your workspace.
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Experts with 40+ years of experience
With over 40 years of combined experience in the commercial kitchen industry, our expert team can advise you on every aspect of your new layout and design, making sure your kitchen is fully optimised for the best result for your business.
Our Sectors
Excellent knowledge across all sectors
We specialise in comprehensive commercial kitchen design and installs for the educational sector.
The highest quality equipment & fully optimised design is key to commercial kitchen functionality.
We are experts in the design, supply, install of hotel kitchens from the ground up.
We design and install cafe kitchens with traffic flow, and functionality front of mind.
Schools Case Studies
Putteridge High School canteen couldn’t cope with the demand
Our client asked us to provide a catering pod in their external playground area to help ease the strain on the queue in the main cafeteria.
Restaurants Case Studies
Kitchen and ventilation design for Cambridge Country Club
Midlands Projects are leaders in commercial kitchen design, with a wealth of experience in creating restaurant kitchens that function to the highest ability.
Hotels Case Studies
Le Manoir’s existing canteen was very dated and run down
Midlands Projects are experts in designing and installing commercial kitchens for the hotel and hospitality sector.
Cafes Case Studies
Collaborating with the interior fit-out company to design and fit counters and equipment
Creating efficient designs for cafe kitchens can often seem challenging. Varying vastly in size and often with very limited space available.
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Get in touch
If you have any questions regarding your commercial kitchen project then please fill in the contact form and one of our friendly experts will get back to you.
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