🍞 Restaurant Kitchen Fit-Out – Gibson’s Farm Shop, Kent

Expanding a Family Legacy with a Deli, Bakery & Commercial Kitchen Design

🏡 A Family Tradition Grows at Little Crockshard Farm

Located in the Kent countryside, Gibson’s Farm Shop has been a cornerstone of the local community since 1970. What began as a humble roadside stall selling apples and pears has blossomed into a thriving farm shop and café, known for its commitment to fresh, local produce and quality homemade goods.

In 2010, we proudly supported the Gibson family with the design and installation of their restaurant kitchen. A decade later, we were thrilled to return and help bring their latest expansion to life—adding a new deli, in-house bakery, drinks area, and supporting commercial kitchen.

🧁 The Brief: A Kitchen to Power a Deli & Bakery Expansion

With increasing demand for their delicious home-prepared offerings, the new kitchen needed to:

• ✅ Support deli and bakery operations for both shop sales and the café

• ✅ Provide efficient workflow to handle busy service periods

• ✅ Meet all commercial food hygiene and safety standards

• ✅ Feature durable, easy-to-maintain surfaces for daily high-traffic use

This was about more than just equipment—it was about creating a future-proof space that allowed Gibson’s to grow while preserving the quality and care they’re known for.

🛠️ Design & Installation Challenges: Built for Efficiency & Compliance

🌬️ 1. Extraction & Ventilation

We installed a 5-metre extraction canopy over the electric cooking area to ensure proper ventilation, manage heat, and remove steam, smoke, and grease—essential in a bakery environment with high-heat processes.

🧼 2. Hygienic Wall Cladding

The kitchen was lined with Bioclad uPVC hygienic wall cladding, offering:

• Smooth, stain-resistant surfaces

• Easy cleaning for hygiene compliance

• A sleek, professional appearance

🚶 3. Slip-Resistant Safety Flooring

We laid Altro Stronghold 30 flooring, specifically designed for:

• High-traffic commercial kitchens

• Anti-slip performance to reduce accidents

• Durability under constant use and cleaning

💡 4. Ceiling & LED Lighting

To keep the kitchen bright, efficient, and clean:

• We installed a wipeable suspended ceiling for easy maintenance

• Fitted energy-efficient LED flat panel lights for even, shadow-free lighting throughout the space

🔌 Equipment Installation: Built to Perform, Designed to Last

The Gibson team needed high-performance kit that could handle daily bakery and deli prep—so we installed:

• 🔥 Rational 10-grid combi oven – versatile for baking, roasting & steaming

• 🌡️ Williams blast chiller – fast, safe cooling of prepared food

• 🍳 Locher infrared electric hob – energy-efficient, quick-response cooking

• 🧼 Maidaid utensil washer – capable of cleaning large bakery pans with ease

• 🧑‍🍳 Ample stainless steel work surfaces for preparation and organisation

• 🚿 A dedicated wash-up area for efficient clean-downs during service

Each item was selected to maximise space, energy efficiency, and support the seamless operation of the café, bakery, and deli.

🍽️ The Outcome: A Thriving Farm Shop Café with Room to Grow

Today, Gibson’s Farm Shop and Café continues to flourish—serving locals and visitors with freshly prepared food, handmade pies, artisan bread, and more. The new kitchen has enabled the business to meet growing demand while maintaining the high standards that have defined the family’s brand for over 50 years.

We’re proud to have played a role in the next chapter of the Gibson family story, and we’re delighted that our work has helped their team deliver excellent food in a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment.

“Supporting a growing family business with practical kitchen design is always rewarding—but doing it twice is an honour.” 👨‍🍳👏

🔧 Services Delivered

• ✅ Full commercial kitchen design & fit-out

• ✅ 5m extraction canopy installation

• ✅ Bioclad hygienic wall cladding

• ✅ Altro Stronghold 30 slip-resistant flooring

• ✅ Suspended wipeable ceiling with LED lighting

• ✅ Installation of bakery & deli-grade catering equipment

• ✅ Wash-up zone with specialist utensil washer

📞 Planning a Kitchen Expansion or Café Fit-Out?

If you’re looking to build or expand a farm shop, café, deli, or bakery kitchen, we’re here to help with design expertise and reliable installation.

👉 Call us today on 01304 249963 to talk through your project with our expert team.

📸 Scroll Down to See the Project in Action!

Explore the photos below to see how we helped bring Gibson’s latest expansion to life—where traditional values meet modern kitchen performance. ⬇️