{"id":59191,"date":"2019-05-29T05:43:33","date_gmt":"2019-05-29T05:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/?p=59191"},"modified":"2019-05-29T05:44:57","modified_gmt":"2019-05-29T05:44:57","slug":"ways-get-started-commercial-kitchen-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/ways-get-started-commercial-kitchen-design.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Plan a Commercial Kitchen Design for your Food Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Opening a\nrestaurant of your own is no small or easy feat. From buying the right property\nin the right location to making it functional for business, the journey is\noften a long and arduous one. But if you think of the project as \u2018your dream\ncoming true\u2019, then all the toil is worth the effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this journey, a major consideration will have to do with deciding your commercial kitchen design arrangement. Without a well-executed kitchen space, which is both functional (with all the gadgets and gizmos you need to cook!) and aesthetically pleasing (who doesn\u2019t take inspiration from bright colours and sleek surfaces?), you are likely to fail drastically in making your restaurant an attractive eatery for the locals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As such, a\npoorly functioning restaurant kitchen will not only keep your customers\nwaiting, but may well turn out to be a safety hazard! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commercial Kitchen Design:\nWhat Makes for a Good One?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your restaurant\u2019s kitchen will be your business\u2019s main hub of activity, and so it is not unusual for it to become quite chaotic (on occasion). And that\u2019s fine\u2013this seeming \u2018predilection for hype\u2019 (to use a fancy phrase) comes with the territory. But you need to ensure that your cooking station stays clean, organised, and productive. For this purpose, your kitchen\u2019s design and layout will play a pivotal role in <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best commercial\nkitchens takes several factors into consideration. From the head chef\u2019s\npersonal requirements and menu specifics to the site\u2019s floor plan and\nmaintenance, there is a long list of do\u2019s and don\u2019ts that you need to account\nfor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting started on\nyour kitchen design and layout<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before starting\nwith the kitchen layout and design process, it is good to have a professional\nkitchen designer and contractor on board for the project. With the designer,\ndiscuss what your specific (read: specialist<\/em>)\nneeds are, and how you expect the kitchen\u2019s layout to meet them. The contractor\n(charged with the construction) can then give practical solutions to\nefficiently execute your chosen design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cooking pot on stove in a restaurant\u2019s kitchen<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of\nthe other basics that you should note to get smoothly started on your kitchen\ndesigning venture: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head Chef and Menu<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve mentioned\nabove that your head chef might have his (or her) own personal requirements in\nterms of the kitchen\u2019s design specifications. Their opinion, you should know\n(if you didn\u2019t already!), matters greatly, because it is these professionals\nwho will be controlling your financed workstation. So it is very important to\nknow how they want the design to function\u2013as in what works for them. Many of\nthe top-rated chefs also have expertise on making the kitchen space more\nproductive and efficient; advise that you should definitely cash in on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, the menu is as important. The food items you have on it will need a wide range of must-have kitchen equipment<\/a>. This equipment is a significant factor in deciding the quality of the food served. Additionally, you also need to account for the kitchen\u2019s aesthetic appeal. For example, do you want aluminium or stainless steel equipment? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t ignore the\nimportance of installing high-quality equipment in either. In Lahore, Pakeeza\nKitchens is one of the most reputed brands preferred for buying a wide variety\nof commercial kitchen\nequipment. You can also hire their designing consultancy service, as\nwell as order custom-made merchandise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Floor Plan\nConfiguration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty\nfloor plan configurations to choose from. The final choice depends on your\nrestaurant\u2019s particular needs. Here are some of the options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Open Style:<\/strong> Visible to customer;\noffering transparency of service<\/li>
  • Assembly Line:<\/strong> An organised manner of high\nrepeat-recipe food turnovers <\/li>
  • Zoning:<\/strong> Allocating different sections\nfor different kitchen tasks<\/li>
  • Island:<\/strong> A working station in the middle\nsurrounded by other equipment<\/li>
  • Ergonomic:<\/strong> Comfortable working\nenvironment which restricts movement<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Health and Safety\nRegulations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Implementing\nyour local health and safety regulations for commercial kitchens is a must.\nFailure to do so not only figures as an ethical violation but could also land\nyou in trouble with the food authorities. So when designing your kitchen,\nensure that each element meets specific health and safety standards. This is\nalso important for the security of your staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"stove
    Implementing safety measures in the commercial kitchens is very important<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Other design\nfactors to consider<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Here are a few more factors to consider when designing your restaurant kitchen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    • Organisation<\/li>
    • Smooth foot traffic<\/li>
    • Flexible design layout<\/li>
    • Utility management and ventilation<\/li>
    • Sanitation and maintenance<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Organisation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      It is no hidden\nfact that commercial kitchens are incredibly busy. But a lack of organisation can\nmake this chaos become overwhelming instead of productive. Ask your\ndesigner\/consultant to execute various design elements in a way that facilitates\norganisation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Smooth foot traffic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      A lot of people go\nin and out of a kitchen, at any given time. At the same instance, a number of\npeople tend to keep busy inside it. To ensure that everything runs smoothly,\nthere should be sufficient space to manage foot traffic. This will make work\neasier, faster, as well as reduce the risk of accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Flexible design\nlayouts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Your\nrestaurant\u2019s needs may change according to how the market evolves and your\nbrand grows. You may add new items to the menu, and even services, as you move\nup the business ladder. This is why the kitchen\u2019s design and layout must be flexible to\nincorporate such changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Utility management\nand ventilation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      A commercial\nkitchen needs an uninterrupted supply of utilities and efficient ventilation\nsystem. When installing the utility connection, you can also opt for\nenergy-efficient systems nowadays. This will save you money and add to the\nrestaurant\u2019s good repute in terms of social responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      On the other\nhand, improper air ventilation can lead to poor indoor air quality. Pakeeza\nKitchens specialise both in installing gas pipelines, and exhaust and fresh air\nsystems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Sanitation and\nmaintenance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      A well-designed\nkitchen won\u2019t be so for long if it is poorly cleaned and maintained. Sanitation\nshould be an ongoing process in the kitchen area. The layout should be able to\nsupport a continuous cleaning process. This makes the daily work more enjoyable\nand less stressful for the staff. Not to mention that it paves the way for\nconsistency in food quality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Kitchen\nmaintenance should be a periodical process. Keep track of when the commercial kitchen equipment\nneeds tuning, repair, or upgrade. Similarly, all the installed systems like\nventilation, lighting, utilities, etc. also need maintenance over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What we have discussed here is a basic approach to getting started on your commercial kitchen design. Depending on your restaurant\u2019s requirements, you may have to consider a lot of other factors too. This is why it is important to hire professional design and equipment consultancy service. We recommend choosing Pakeeza Kitchens for this purpose, given their local experience and skillset. With a smartly planned designing process, there is no doubt that your restaurant will function successfully. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Opening a restaurant of your own is no small or easy feat. From buying the right property in the right location to making it functional for business, the journey is often a long and arduous one. But if you think of the project as \u2018your dream coming true\u2019, then all the toil is worth the effort. In this journey, a major consideration will have to do with deciding your commercial kitchen design arrangement. Without a well-executed kitchen space, which is both functional (with all the gadgets and gizmos you need to cook!) and aesthetically pleasing (who doesn\u2019t take inspiration from bright colours and sleek surfaces?), you are likely to fail drastically in making your restaurant an attractive eatery for the locals. As such, a poorly functioning restaurant kitchen will not only keep your customers waiting, but may well turn out to be a safety hazard! Commercial Kitchen Design: What Makes for a Good One? 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