Importance of Design

The Importance of Design in Commercial Kitchen Fitouts

Creating a great commercial kitchen layout is a difficult but rewarding process. Whether you’re opening a restaurant, cafe, bar, or designing a bulk food kitchen in Sydney, the decision-making process can be daunting, so arm yourself with as much information and research as possible.

Poorly designed commercial kitchens can lead to disasters and injury for those working within. Whether you are doing a kitchen renovation or building a brand new one, we suggest you think hard about how it needs to function to meet your needs as a business. 

Our services at X2 Sydney Office Refurbishments begin with a consultation where our experts will ask you about the vision you have for your commercial kitchen to gain the necessary understanding we need to deliver the best service possible. 

No matter what type of food establishment you want to put up, there are certain guidelines that need to be followed to ensure that kitchen is designed properly. Here are the six kitchen design principles to follow according to the Certified Food Service Professionals handbook. 

Flexibility and Modularity

Because a commercial kitchen is a dynamic environment, its layout should be adaptable. Perhaps you changed up the menu and added new dishes, or you hired a new executive chef who operates in a different manner than the previous one. Creating an adaptable work environment could take the form of multi-purpose workstations or movable equipment.

Simplicity 

Kitchens are prone to clutter, which leads to confusion and poor sanitation, both of which have a negative impact on a foodservice operation. Consider kitchen layouts with simplicity in mind to maximize space and effectiveness. Locating server stations near the kitchen, for example, reduces the number of trips through the dining room, while modular or drop-in equipment eliminates some corners and edges, as well as unnecessary shelving. Furthermore, choosing the appropriate commercial kitchen equipment with only the necessary accessories will save you both space and money.

Flow of Materials and Personnel

A kitchen can be a hectic place, but it doesn’t have to be. A kitchen that is designed with the flow of materials and personnel in mind will have a logical layout with no employees or materials backtracking through the space.

Refrigerated and dry storage areas, for example, should be close to the receiving area, but waste disposal and ware washing areas should be separate from the food preparation and meal cooking areas. Completed meals will exit the kitchen on one side, while dirty dishes will enter on the other.

Following this principle not only keeps the kitchen clean and the food safe, but also removes confusion and ensures a well-organized and orderly system.

Ease of Sanitation

Apart from cooking, those in the kitchen spend a bulk of their time cleaning the space. There are sanitation codes that need to be strictly practiced and upheld by food establishments for them to continue operating. Handwashing stations, proper food storage and waste disposal, regular cleaning of food prep spaces, etc.

Ease of Supervision

When it comes to kitchen management, the executive chef has a lot on his/her plate. In addition to supervising the kitchen staff, he or she finishes dishes, designs menus, orders supplies, monitors food quality, and ensures that equipment is in good working order. An open kitchen with few or no walls or partitions allows for better vision, easier movement, and better communication, making it easier to supervise your executive chef or general manager.

Space Efficiency

There needs to be ample space for all the commercial kitchen equipment and for your staff to move around properly. Developing a well-thought-out kitchen design before ordering equipment and working on a layout can help your business succeed. An optimized restaurant kitchen design can help make your employees’ jobs easier, increase the efficiency of your kitchen flow, and even prevent accidents.

Fit Out Services

Commercial Kitchen Fit Out Services Of All Kinds

Restaurant Fit Out

When investing in restaurant equipment, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the prospect of an unexpectedly large bill. With X2 Sydney Office Refurbishments, you can be confident that your restaurant fit out will meet all of your requirements while staying within your budget and timeline.

From design and layout to equipment installation and post-installation maintenance, we ensure that you have a restaurant fit out that is exactly what you need. We collaborate closely with your operations team to recommend fit out solutions that meet your needs while maximizing the efficiency of the available space.

Food Truck Fit Out

Food trucks are new to the scene but with our years of experience, it is no problem fitting it out. We can custom design cabinets and shelving to work around the appliances you will have in your galley style commericla kitchen in the food truck. Small space does not mean inferior or budgeted materials, we can equip your truck with the latest appliances and deck it out with a beautiful design that will make anyone who alks buy it stop and order food. 

Cafe Fit Out

Whether you want to create a cosy and homely café or something more hipster in style, our team of experienced professionals will ensure your café interior design perfectly reflects your overall theme. We also specialize in equipment installation and after-sales service. Our solutions are recommended with cost and time constraints in mind, so you don’t end up with an unfinished café design closer to the opening date.

Bar Fitout

A good bar isn’t complete unless it has the right design and equipment to make the most of the available space. Before finalizing a layout for a bar, we work closely with your chef and operations team to understand their needs and requirements. Instead of promoting only the most recent products on the market, we recommend bar equipment based on your specific needs.

Pizzeria Fitout

X2 Sydney Office Refurbishments offers a wide range of pizza deck ovens, including stone foundations and steel bases. Our commercially rated pizza ovens are available as stand-alone or bench-top models. You can inquire about our simple-to-install and operate electric and gas pizza oven kits. We supply and install commercial pizza ovens.

Butcher Shop Fitout

Butcher shops, unlike hipster cafes or fancy restaurants, may appear to have limited design options. But this does not have to be the case. Experimenting with colors and more contemporary designs will make your fit out stand out.

Let’s not forget the most important thing about the butcher shop is the equipment needed to treat all kinds of meats. Our team can fit you out with all the refrigerators, freezers, and meat cutters you can ever need coupled with a good layout, you will definitely have a top tier shop.