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An efficient restaurant kitchen design is a prerequisite to running a successful restaurant. A carefully planned and designed restaurant kitchen helps streamline the kitchen workflow. It increases the efficacy of the back-of-the-house staff. And at the same time, it reduces the wastage of space, material as well as labour.
At Vision Shopfitters, we have more than fifteen years of experience in restaurant kitchen planning and design. Having brought to life successful kitchen designs for both small and large restaurants, we have a deep understanding of the specific requirements of commercial kitchen design. With minute attention to functionality, practicality, efficiency and ergonomics, we provide restaurant kitchen design, planning and installation services that are second to none.
Several aspects influence the efficacy of a commercial kitchen. Starting with the kitchen layout, through the installation of proper equipment, down to the workflow. The key to ensuring the success of the restaurant kitchen design is to pay utmost attention to all of these aspects in turn.
When planning the kitchen area of a restaurant, it is always tempting to focus on equipment and design. It is easy to fall into the trap of neglecting the practical aspects that make the kitchen more efficient and a true success. To avoid sacrificing practicality to design, it is important to keep a few keep principles in mind throughout the design and planning process.
Each restaurant’s kitchen area is different. The success of the kitchen design lies in finding the best solution that brings out the most of each restaurant’s kitchen space. Following a few basic guidelines can help kitchen designers achieve that.
Space is often the major restricting factor in commercial kitchen design. For this reason, allocating space wisely and maximising available kitchen space is one of the most critical aspects of successful restaurant kitchen design. Mapping out the kitchen area correctly will help streamline the workflow. It gives enough space for kitchen staff to move around and do their jobs best. And last but not least, it helps avoid basic kitchen design errors.
Thus, it is vital to decide how much space the restaurant kitchen should take up. As a general rule, the size of the kitchen needs to be directly proportional to the size of the dining area as well as that of the menu. In other words, the more seats a restaurant has, and the more versatile the menu is, the larger the kitchen should be.
The size of the kitchen staff can also be a determining factor. The kitchen needs to be large enough to allow back-of-the-house-staff to comfortably work and move around. But at the same time, it should minimise the steps required to complete specific tasks.
Successful commercial kitchen design is all about efficiency. It needs to help speed up the kitchen process and minimise the movement of the kitchen staff. And it should do all that without compromising safety, comfort and ergonomics.
To achieve that, it is vital to understand and correctly map out kitchen processes first. Doing so helps create an efficient kitchen layout to help optimise these processes. The various areas of the kitchen, such as preparation, cooking and serving stations need to be arranged to help streamline these processes.
Choosing the most appropriate kitchen layout also helps create an ergonomic kitchen. As such, a well-chosen kitchen layout helps reduce the risk of accidents. It reduces unwanted food spills and limits the chances of kitchen staff standing in each other’s way. It helps avoid the risk of slips and trips and creates a safer space. And above all, it helps reduce waste.
Restaurants and bars are subject to stringent health and safety regulations and laws. Full compliance with these laws is essential to ensure the health and safety of diners and staff alike. Consequently, following health and safety standards in the restaurant design process is one, if not the most important aspects of commercial kitchen design.
What can restaurant kitchen designers do? First, it is of central importance to ensure the safety and well-being of diners. A thorough understanding and implementation of basic food safety principles are essential in this regard. As such, the kitchen design needs to allow for the proper storage of raw material. Separate spaces, fridges and cold rooms are needed to avoid cross-contamination. Similarly, all kitchen surfaces should be durable and made of materials that are easy to keep clean and to sanitize.
But designers must not forget about the safety of kitchen staff either. Since most accidents in the kitchen result either from slips or trips, using slip-resistant flooring becomes crucial. At the same time, kitchen floors should be easy to clean, replace and should be resistant to daily wear. Proper ventilation must be ensured, to keep the air in the kitchen clean and safe.
Preparing high-quality food calls for high-quality equipment. Choosing proper equipment based on the demands of the menu and service helps speed up food preparation processes. It increases the quality of the prepared food and makes the job of the kitchen staff easier.
As part of the restaurant kitchen design process, it is thus vital to assess what equipment is needed to allow for that. Preparing a list of all the equipment required for food preparation, refrigeration, storage as well as for display is crucial. Proper selection and placement, depending on the available space and budget, will help create a truly ergonomic and highly functional kitchen.
Restaurant kitchen design greatly affects energy consumption. For this reason, energy efficiency should be kept in mind throughout the kitchen design process.
High-quality and properly placed kitchen equipment can reduce energy consumption by as little as 10% and as much as 40%. As a result, an efficient restaurant design can help reduce overall operating costs by as much as 3% to 6%.
At Vision Shopfitters, we have vast experience in restaurant kitchen design. We have over fifteen years of experience in providing professional kitchen design services for a wide range of restaurants. Our portfolio includes fine-dining restaurants, fast food restaurants, bistros as well as bars and cafes.
We offer a complete, end-to-end kitchen design service to our customers. Our services include everything from kitchen planning and design, through commissioning down to installation. As part of our high-quality restaurant kitchen design services, we offer:
All of our commercial restaurant kitchen designs are guaranteed to fit the specific requirements of your establishment. We invest time and effort into analysing the available space and come up with innovative solutions tailored to your needs, budget and restaurant.
Get in touch with a member of our kitchen design team and tell us more about your project. We will be happy to help.
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Unit 5c, Nobel Road, Eley Estate, Edmonton, London, N18 3BH
020 8518 4551
