Restaurants

Food Preparation Services and Power Planning for Restaurants

Locate the equipment first, then coordinate outlets, switches and maintenance access with the relevant trades.

Kitchen inspiration: an L-shaped work surface and integrated lighting.

Walkthrough checklist

Make a schedule of fixed and portable equipment and note where each will actually be used.
Overlay service routes and outlets on the furniture drawings before approving joinery.
Keep shutoffs and frequently serviced connections reachable and have the relevant specialist verify the provision.

Worked example

A coffee machine and kettle are planned on a short counter already used for food preparation.

Mark each appliance’s plug and operating position on the final drawing; coordinate outlets away from splash zones and cabinet conflicts.

How to test it

Check locations against the final furniture and appliance drawings before walls or cabinets are closed.

Apply it to this space

Layout: Arrange cold storage, prep counters, and cooking stations in the order dishes are assembled.
Detail: Use nonporous work surfaces and task lighting that avoids shadows over cutting areas.
Trade-off: Dedicated stations improve rhythm but need more counter length.

Kitchen inspiration: two opposing work runs in a compact plan.

The Elixir portfolio

Photographs for design inspiration