Kitchen Refurbishment – Crowborough Social Club

From Domestic-Style to Fully Commercial: A Kitchen Transformation for a Busy Community Venue 🍽️🏡

Client Overview: Crowborough’s Vibrant Community Hub 🎉🏠

Crowborough Social Club sits at the heart of town, serving as a popular venue for regular social events, private parties, and community gatherings. With growing demand and increased footfall, their outdated kitchen—once fitted with domestic-style units—was struggling to keep pace, especially during busy functions. 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

Project Brief: Compact, Practical & Compliant Kitchen Upgrade 🔧✅

The club needed a highly functional kitchen, designed to withstand frequent use and larger-scale catering. Our goals were to:

• Replace all domestic fixtures with durable commercial-grade installations 🍳

• Install a compliant, effective extraction system to improve air quality 💨

• Upgrade finishes for hygiene and easy maintenance 🧼

• Improve energy efficiency with modern equipment ⚡

Scope of Work & Key Features

1. Commercial Extraction System Upgrade

• Removal of the old extraction system 🛠️

• Installation of a new canopy with gas interlock for safety compliance 🔒

• Extract and make-up air system to manage heat and fumes efficiently 🌬️

2. Hygienic, Durable Surfaces

• Altro Stronghold non-slip flooring, perfect for busy kitchen environments 👟

• Bioclad uPVC wall cladding offering seamless, moisture-resistant surfaces 🧽

3. Electrical & Plumbing Overhaul

• Complete rewiring and plumbing upgrades to meet current regulations ⚡🚰

• Supporting the new commercial appliances safely and efficiently ⚙️

4. Modern Energy-Efficient Appliances

• Commercial dishwasher for fast, hygienic cleaning 🍽️

• Gram energy-efficient fridges and freezers to reduce running costs ❄️

• Space-saving, multifunctional units selected to maximise efficiency within the compact kitchen 🧰

Project Delivery & Outcome

• Full strip-out and redesign completed within 10 days ⏳

• Minimal disruption to club activities and bookings 📅

• Safe, regulated ventilation and extraction system improving staff comfort 🌟

• Durable, easy-to-clean finishes supporting long-term hygiene ✨

• Efficient appliances tailored to the club’s operational demands 💪

Delivered Services at a Glance

✅ Full kitchen strip-out and redesign
✅ Installation of gas interlocked commercial extraction system
✅ Altro non-slip flooring & Bioclad hygienic wall finishes
✅ Electrical rewiring and plumbing upgrades
✅ Supply & installation of commercial kitchen appliances
✅ End-to-end project management ensuring on-time delivery 📋

Result: A Modern Commercial Kitchen Ready for Crowborough’s Community Needs 🎉🍴

Crowborough Social Club now boasts a professional-grade kitchen that supports everything from daily service to large community functions. The upgrade has significantly improved working conditions for staff and boosted the venue’s catering capabilities — helping the club confidently meet the demands of its vibrant membership. 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

Need a Commercial Kitchen Upgrade for Your Club or Venue?

📞 Call us today on 01304 249963 to discuss how we can help bring your kitchen project to life — on time and within budget!

👉 Scroll down to view photos of this project and see the transformation in action! 📸