Where?

In the heart of Hampstead, this historic pub of the Old White Bear was closed for 7 years.  To the delight of the local residents, it reopened its doors in December 2021.

What was required?

The premises had been derelict for 7 years and required a complete gutting out and creation of a fully functional kitchen.

The result?

The challenge of this project was that all the commercial kitchen was to be created from scratch, within a compact space in the basement of the property!

• A fully bespoke kitchen was designed with bespoke stainless-steel fabrications throughout.  A complete Falcon cookline, with a Naboo Combi Oven.

• A Williams chefs draw refrigerator was used to optimise the space, a bespoke Foster counter fridge with salad well for the island area and hot-pass.

• A low ceiling obliged a bespoke canopy, with a fresh air system across all the cookline.

• A bespoke slimline food prep area and fully bespoke wash area including a Maidaid hooded dishwasher.

• Upstairs a range of Williams undercounter fridges were supplied and a Maidaid glasswasher to keep up with a heavy service.

Where?

Sima’s Grill, based in Finchley in North London, is the product of years of passion for cooking and quality food. A mix of traditional Persian and Azerbaijani cuisine with a modern twist. Opened in May 2021.

What was required?

This all new restaurant needed a full project service. Supply, design and installation of all of the Front-of-house as well as Back-of-house products for this elegant glass fronted premises.

The result?

Sima’s Grill needed a complete refurbishment and redesign for their compact kitchen.

• We prepared a complete package of all of their front-of-house (Crockery, glassware, cutlery and table presentation) items.

• A fully bespoke kitchen was designed with their traditional cuisine in mind.

• A complete Falcon cookline was created, including a Naboo Combi Oven, Lincat Bain-marie, a traditional Greek BBQ, Mainho Chrome Grill, Foster undercounter refrigerator, personalised Williams draw-fridge (for compact storage), Heated Lamps for the hot pass, Gram Chest Freezer and all bespoke stainless-steel fabrications throughout the kitchen.

• To optimise service turnaround Maidaid Dishwasher and Glasswasher were also supplied and installed.

• For the bar area, Prodis bottles coolers along all of the back bar, a new La Dora coffee machine and Maidaid Ice Machine.

Where?

In the old town of Hertford is based the award-winning restaurant of Veysos. This establishment is renowned for using the finest ingredients and expert traditional techniques to create timeless yet innovative signature dishes.

What was required?

As this was already an established kitchen and over the years the premises has expanded and become ever more popular, for this particular project the aim was to renovate their existing kitchen. Looking to create a more efficient kitchen with an increase of demand.

The result?

The main challenge here was to equip and modify their kitchen whilst working around some existing equipment.

For more storage an Infrico undercounter Fridge was supplied and installed under a bespoke Mangal cooking area.  This particular model, was deep enough to allow storage of skewers used in their traditional Turkish cuisine.

We supplied and installed all bespoke Stainless-Steel fabrications for the prep and wash area.

As well as supplying and installing a Maidaid Dishwasher to keep up with the quick service, a 10-Grid Rational Combi Oven to increase cuisine output and an all new Blueseal Cookline and a new Williams undercounter Freezer.

All bespoke back bar fabrications, as well as new bottle coolers for increase demand of their cocktails and drinks.

Where?

Based in Hemel Hempstead, this cozy cafe and restaurant is ideal for all occasions, with delicious food and a friendly service.

What was required?

The Story Café wanted a cosy environment with a front of house display fridge (for fresh cakes and sandwiches) and a compact kitchen for all their cooking.

The result?

The main challenge was to equip a small kitchen with all the essential items as well as squeeze in a functional prep area.

We supplied bespoke Stainless Steel fabrications for the prep and wash area to utilise space in a compact kitchen. We also supplied heavy duty Spanish Mainho Grill, a Lincat 4 Burner Cooker, Lincat double fryer, a Foster bespoke refrigerated Counter, crockery and glassware for a contemporary look.

Where?

North London, Enfield Town opened it’s doors in July 2021. Anyone that has ever been to Greece on holiday would have tried a Gyros (the Greek version of a Kebab) and this is becoming a popular fast-food choice in London.

What was required?

This family run relaxed Fast-Food business is a new concept for this part of London. They were looking to offer an eye catching, fresh and healthy fast-food offering to a buzzing community area. The brief was to be able to produce a made-to-measure prep, cook and serve area for multiple chefs all working simultaneously.

The result?

Here we proposed a fully bespoke Counter Display cabinet that would attract attention from the passing public as well as a back prep area and coffee station.

For the shop front:

• Counter Bain Marie Display & Counter Display Fridge with outer Corian design.
• All the back and inside finishing’s of this display counter are in catering grade stainless steel.
• This was fully bespoke according to clients cuisine needs and clients brand colours. Also included in the counter is a bespoke Coffee Counter with Artemis Drink Mixer. Bespoke Stainless Steel fabrications throughout, Full Lincat Cookline, 3 door undercounter Williams Fridge & Kebab Machines.

For the back prep area:

• PARRY cooker, Foster & Williams Double door Fridge & Freezer plus Stainless Sinks (with spray arms).
• We also supplied a small offering of front-of-house items for inside and outside seated area including: Crockery, Glassware and Cutlery.

Where?

Based in the heart of Primrose Hill, London, this premises was fully renovated in Sept 2020, and has now returned to it’s former glory.

What was required?

Having been closed for such a long time the premises needed a full refurbishment. This project had the added challenge of having a small kitchen in the basement. As it didn’t serve a lot of food previously, it was necessary to create a fully functional kitchen as well as a new preparation area and wash area.

The result?

• Our design team were given free reign to propose a fully functional kitchen and wash area. One of the old cellars was transformed in to the wash area and a bespoke kitchen and prep station was also designed. A pully system was used to lower all the large equipment through the cellar trap doors just to the back of the premises (and yes, even the very large upright fridges and freezers were lowered through that)!

• Wash area: Bespoke Sinks for compact space & Maidaid Dishwasher.

• Kitchen & Prep area: Single upright Fosters Fridge & single upright Williams Freezer, a 3 door Counter Fridge with drawers & a bespoke Gantry (heated and ambient). Fully bespoke Blueseal Cookline, Fryer and Naboo Combi Oven.

• Upstairs: a Maidaid Ice Machine and 2 Door Williams Bottle Cooler to ensure there’s a cool drink for every punter.

Where?

Neasden, London. Opened January 2021, this is the second premises of a new chain of authentic Greek Street Food.

What was required?

Having worked with the Greek Pitta team for their first branch, we designed a layout and selection of equipment that worked for their concept and easily adaptable for their new premises. It was necessary to establish enough space of their front cooking area and back preparation area allowing at least 3 chefs to move easily around the front service section.

Another requirement was to ensure quick access to the back prep-area and utilise the more generous space.

The result?

• Supply and installed kebab machines, Mainho Grill, Lincat; fryer, griddle and chip warmer, foster double door refrigeration for ample storage of foods, Williams counter fridges for the front service and cook section.

• Bespoke fabrications to maximise the space.

• Williams vintage made-to-order built-in Bottle Cooler, visible to customers at eye level behind the counter.

• Kitchen utensils, COVID-19 social distancing signage, and kitchen hygiene signs.

Where?

Gabriel’s Wharf, in South London. Limin opened in Summer 2020. At the time only outside dining was allowed.

What was required?

The result?

Supply of Rational Oven and complete Blueseal Cookline. Bespoke stainless steel fabrication prep area to fit into a tight workspace, allowing chefs to move around freely and utilise every available space. A Foster double door commercial refrigerator and blast chillers to prep and cool down dishes in an instance saving time.

Also supplied for their bar a Hoshizaki Ice Machine (Cubes and Flaker), to ensure their cocktails are served over the longest lasting ice in the industry.

Where?

120-seater premises in a Listed Building in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, Hayta opened February 2019.

What was required?

Full Blueseal cookline, Williams commercial fridges and freezer suitable also desserts and Mezes.  Infrico custom made skewer refrigerator, custom made stainless-steel fabrications for extra storage below the Mangal (used for cooking over coals as in traditional Mediterranean cuisine).  Custom made sinks, extra prep area for chef and sous chef and extra storage area for utensils and crockery.

For their two bars, Hoshizaki Ice Machine (Flaker), Magister Coffee machine, Prodis back-bar wine cooler and bottle cooler with led lighting.