The kitchen is the very heart of any commercial catering operation and for the business to run efficiently it is essential that your kitchen matches your requirements. Here is a quick checklist of points to think about when planning a new kitchen:
1. Food style – understanding your menu and how this may evolve over time will determine what equipment you must have.
2. What is the standard you are seeking to achieve – the requirements of a fast food restaurant are very different to an upmarket a la carte establishment?
3. Daily operating hours – busy all day operations preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner will require heavy duty equipment designed for these demanding duties.
4. Number of covers – not just the daily total, but what is the maximum number you will need to serve at one time and do you anticipate large swings throughout the day.
5. Is there any equipment you have used in the past that is a ‘must have’ item and is there any equipment on your wish list?
6. How long do you expect your kitchen to last? Kitchens can be designed to last 25 years using the highest quality equipment. But are you moving on in three years, or staying put and building the business over the next 10?
7. What are your future plans for developing the business? Planning for this development from the beginning will prevent you having to throw out equipment in a couple of years as the business develops.
8. Service limitations – many premises will have limited existing gas and electricity supplies and costs to bring in more substantial supplies may be prohibitive.
9. Health and Safety requirements – if you are upgrading an existing kitchen are the floor and wall coverings meet current requirements and if gas equipment is involved you will need ventilation equipment that meets the latest guidelines.
10. What is the budget – tells us what you expect to spend’.
Bettaquip can help you clarify your requirements and produce a provisional estimate without obligation so both parties understand the scale of the project. Call BETTAquip on 0845 2263635 or email info@bettaquip.com.
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