Hartfields Coffee & Kitchen
Who we worked with:
Hartfields
Location:
Uckfield, East Sussex
Build Time
4 weeks
Services provided
- CAD design
- Bespoke stainless steel fabrications
- Supply and installation of catering appliances
- Suspended ceiling
- Installation of slip-resistant flooring
- Installation of hygienic wall surfaces
- Electrical and plumbing works
Key brands used
- Blue Seal cooking appliances
- Bioclad Upvc wall cladding
- Rational combi ovens
- Maidaid dishwasher
- Hoshizaki refrigeration
- Jordao display equipment
- Altro slip resistant flooring
More about this project
🍽️ Kitchen Expansion & Refurbishment – Hartfields Café, Uckfield
Client: Hartfields Café & Produce Store
Location: Uckfield High Street, East Sussex
Project Type: Commercial Kitchen Expansion | Café Refurbishment | Front-of-House Refrigeration
Sector: Independent Retail & Hospitality | Café & Deli | Food Service
🌟 Project Overview: Growing with the Community
Hartfields Café is a well-loved independent food business nestled in the heart of Uckfield High Street, celebrated for its fresh, locally sourced produce and flavour-packed menu. With an ever-growing customer base and an increasingly busy kitchen, the Hartfields team decided it was time to take a bold step forward.
By expanding into the adjacent building, they aimed to double their seating capacity and build a larger, more efficient kitchen to keep up with demand. We were thrilled to partner with them to design and deliver a complete kitchen refurbishment and expansion—helping Hartfields continue serving their community with excellence and care.
🎯 Our Brief: Bigger, Better, and Modern Commercial Kitchen
The key objectives for this project included:
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Expanding the kitchen footprint to accommodate the larger dining area
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Upgrading surfaces and finishes to meet modern hygiene and safety standards
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Integrating a blend of existing and new appliances into a streamlined, functional layout
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Creating clearly defined kitchen work zones for improved workflow and efficiency
🛠️ Our Solution: Seamless Expansion & Hygiene-Focused Refurbishment
✅ Structural Integration & Extraction Upgrade
After knocking through the wall between the two buildings, we extended the kitchen infrastructure to maximize space. The existing extraction canopy was lengthened to house a stacked pair of Rational combi ovens, boosting cooking capacity without sacrificing precious floor space.
✅ Hygienic Wall, Floor & Ceiling Finishes
We installed Bioclad UPVC hygienic wall cladding throughout the kitchen, covering both the original and new areas for a clean, durable finish. The floors received Altro Stronghold slip-resistant safety flooring, meeting the highest hygiene and anti-slip standards critical for busy kitchens.
To complete the look, a wipe-clean suspended ceiling with integrated energy-efficient LED lighting was fitted, brightening the space while lowering energy costs.
✅ Appliance Installation & Kitchen Zoning
A smart combination of existing and new kitchen appliances was carefully integrated. The kitchen was divided into dedicated zones to optimize operations:
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Storage
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Preparation
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Cooking
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Servery
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Dishwashing
✅ Front-of-House Support
In addition to the back-of-house enhancements, we supplied new refrigerated servery counters to complement the refreshed customer-facing café area—ensuring fresh, visually appealing food displays.
🎉 The Result: A Transformed Kitchen for a Growing Local Favourite
Hartfields Café now boasts a modern, efficient, and hygienic kitchen that fully supports its expanding customer base and diverse menu offerings. Thanks to the updated layout and high-quality finishes, the team can continue delivering exceptional food—safely, quickly, and with confidence.
We’re proud to have played a part in supporting this beloved Uckfield business and wish James and his team ongoing success as they embark on this exciting new chapter.
📞 Ready to upgrade your kitchen or café space? Call us today at 01304 249963!
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Client's Testimonial
Just a quick email to say that we are over the moon with our new wash-up area, kitchen and serving counter and feel that you and the team have been very supportive and knowledgeable in response to my many phone calls! This makes a huge difference to the usual dealings with other companies who just sell you a product and have no real knowledge and leave you stranded. Keep up the great work and we will be back for more.