Kitchen Refurbishment – Deal & Betteshanger Sports and Social Club

Enhancing Community Spaces with a New Commercial Kitchen

Project Overview: Upgrading for the Community

Deal & Betteshanger Sports and Social Club has long been a cornerstone of its local community, providing a place for recreation, events, and gatherings. With a growing need for improved kitchen facilities, the club decided to upgrade its existing kitchen. The original kitchen was a mix of commercial and domestic equipment, which was proving inefficient for the club’s growing demands.

After discussing the needs of the club and exploring available options, it became clear that converting an underused storage room into a larger, dedicated kitchen space would be the best course of action. The project was carefully planned to ensure that the club’s kitchen services would remain operational while the new kitchen was being built.

The Decision to Relocate: Building a New Space

Rather than attempting to overhaul the existing kitchen, which would have been highly disruptive to the club’s operations, it was decided to move the kitchen to a slightly larger room that had previously been used for storage and occasional meetings. This room conversion provided the flexibility to work without impacting the day-to-day running of the club, allowing the original kitchen to remain in operation until just a day before the new kitchen was completed.

Key Features of the Project: From Concept to Completion

1. Hygienic Wall Cladding

We installed hygienic wall cladding across all wall surfaces in the new kitchen. This high-quality, wipe-clean material ensures a clean and safe environment for food preparation, easily meeting health and safety standards.

2. Altro Safety Flooring

To ensure a slip-resistant, durable surface in the high-traffic kitchen area, we laid Altro safety flooring. This type of flooring is specifically designed for commercial kitchen environments, offering safety and easy maintenance while withstanding the wear and tear of busy kitchen operations.

3. Extraction System with Gas Safety Interlock

One of the most important features of the new kitchen was the custom-built extraction system designed for the cooking area. This system was integrated with a gas safety interlock, ensuring that the kitchen ventilation system operated safely and efficiently, protecting both the staff and the facility.

4. New Commercial Equipment Installation

Once the room was fully constructed and ready, we worked with the club to provide and install a complete range of new commercial kitchen equipment, tailored to meet the specific needs of the club’s busy schedule. This included appliances that would support both small and larger-scale cooking operations for events, gatherings, and day-to-day service.

The Outcome: A More Efficient and Functional Kitchen

The transformation of the kitchen has had a significant positive impact on the club’s operations, with a newly designed and fully equipped space capable of handling the increased demands placed on the kitchen. The smooth relocation of the kitchen into a new room meant that the club never had to halt its kitchen services, ensuring minimal disruption for both members and guests.

With new hygienic wall cladding, safety flooring, and a dedicated extraction system, the kitchen now meets modern commercial standards while also offering improved efficiency for the club’s operations. This upgrade ensures that the club’s kitchen is equipped to handle everything from regular meals to larger events and private functions.