🌿 The Garden Table – From Coffee Nook to Full-Service Restaurant

🍽️ A Fresh Culinary Chapter for a Well-Loved Independent Garden Centre

📍 Project Overview

Located in the heart of the Kent countryside, Sarah and John run a beloved independent garden centre serving the local community. Known for excellent plants and garden products, their site included a small coffee shop—cosy but limited in capacity and menu options.

As demand grew, they dreamed of a full dining experience to match their high standards. The solution? A brand-new restaurant built from the ground up.

We were delighted to be chosen to design and install the commercial kitchen and front-of-house servery, supporting a high-quality, locally focused dining offer.

🌟 Why Choose Kent Commercial Kitchens?

Despite competition from national companies, Sarah and John chose to go local. With our team based just 10 miles away, we offered:

• Competitive pricing

• Custom design solutions

• Ongoing support and maintenance — essential for long-term hospitality success

🛠️ Scope of Works

Kitchen & Back-of-House Installation

• Bioclad hygienic wall cladding

• Altro Stronghold 30 slip-resistant flooring

• Suspended wipe-clean ceiling system

• Full ventilation & extraction system with noise and odour reduction — crucial due to proximity to walled garden seating

Front-of-House Servery & Bar Area

• Refrigerated display units and carcasses installed

• Slip-resistant flooring throughout

• Bespoke granite countertop installation

Catering Equipment Supplied

• Rational combi oven

• Precision refrigerated prep counters

• Hoshizaki ice machine

• Additional prep & cooking equipment tailored to menu and service

🎨 Design Excellence Meets Client Vision

Sarah and John’s style shaped the project:

• Elegant copper hand wash basins behind the counter

• Central wood-burning fireplace as dining room focal point

• Beautifully landscaped outdoor seating with a tranquil ornamental water feature

We worked closely with them to align layout, style, and technical needs every step of the way.

⚙️ Challenges & Solutions

• Odour & Noise Control: Custom extraction and filtration manage kitchen impacts near the quiet garden area without compromising performance.

• Programme Coordination: Tight winter start meant efficient scheduling to complete phases on time despite challenging conditions.

🌟 Outcome: A Stunning New Restaurant Offering

The result is a warm, welcoming, and high-functioning restaurant that’s been met with glowing customer praise.

From hygienic kitchen finishes and top-tier appliances to aesthetic centrepieces and seamless indoor-outdoor flow, this restaurant is a shining new addition to the garden centre—and a true reflection of Sarah and John’s vision.

💬 Client Feedback & Community Response

Quickly a local favourite, the restaurant has earned excellent reviews for food, service, and ambiance. TripAdvisor visitors praise the quality and setting.

We’re proud to have helped bring this vision to life and look forward to supporting Sarah and John as their venture grows.

✅ Key Project Features

• Full kitchen design and installation

• Odour and noise-controlled extraction system

• Hygienic wall cladding and safety flooring

• Custom servery with granite counters

• High-end appliance supply and installation

• Collaborative design approach with client input

📞 Ready to Create Your Dream Kitchen?

Call Kent Commercial Kitchens today on 01304 249963 to discuss your project and see how we can help transform your commercial space!

📞 Ready to Create Your Dream Kitchen?

Call Kent Commercial Kitchens today on 01304 249963 to discuss your project and see how we can help transform your commercial space!

👉 Scroll down to view photos of the transformation from start to finish.