🍸 Balance Bar – Stylish Commercial Kitchen Fit-Out for Charity-Focused Restaurant in New Romney, Kent

🌟 A Unique Hospitality Venture

Balance Bar, located on New Romney’s High Street, is far more than just a trendy place to eat and drink — it’s a charity-driven business that donates 100% of its profits to charitable causes, with an emphasis on brain tumour research and support organisations.

Set within a former bank, the venue has been luxuriously renovated, preserving several of its original architectural features while transforming the interior into a welcoming, modern space.

🏗️ Project Brief & Early Engagement

Kent Commercial Kitchen was brought on board early in 2021 to carry out the design and build of the commercial kitchen. With the kitchen partially visible to diners, the client requested a setup that would be both functional and visually appealing.

🛠️ Stage 1 Works – Stylish, Hygienic & Functional Infrastructure

During the early stages of the building’s refurbishment – and while awaiting a power connection from the electricity supplier – we completed Stage 1 of the kitchen works.

Key Installations in Stage 1:

• Anthracite grey Bioclad hygienic wall cladding
  – Antibacterial, durable, and visually striking

• Grey Altro Stronghold slip-resistant flooring
  – Safe, stylish, and suitable for high-traffic commercial kitchens

• Wall-mounted extraction canopy

• CO₂ safety sensor
  – In line with modern commercial ventilation and air quality standards

These installations gave the kitchen a modern, upscale aesthetic while maintaining all required hygiene and safety standards.

🔧 Stage 2 Works – Equipment Fit-Out

With the building infrastructure in place and power supplied, we returned for Stage 2, installing a carefully selected range of commercial catering equipment tailored to the restaurant’s menu and service model.

Equipment Supplied & Installed:

• Blue Seal cooking appliances – reliable, high-performance for busy service

• Maidaid glasswasher and commercial dishwasher – compact and efficient

• Ice machines – essential for bar and beverage service

• Buddy smoker – a key feature in the restaurant’s stylish and flavour-focused menu

Every item was installed and commissioned to ensure safe operation, workflow optimisation, and energy efficiency.

❤️ A Project with Purpose

It was a genuine privilege to contribute to the launch of a venue with such a meaningful mission. We fully support Balance Bar’s commitment to donating all profits to charities focused on brain tumour support and research, and we’re confident the venue will have a lasting impact both locally and beyond.

📞 Ready to Create a Stylish, Purpose-Driven Kitchen?

Whether you’re launching a restaurant, café, or charitable food venture, we’re here to help you design and build a commercial kitchen that aligns with your goals and values.

👉 Call Kent Commercial Kitchen today on 01304 249963 to discuss your project.

👇 Scroll down to view images of the Balance Bar kitchen installation and transformation.