🍇 Full Commercial Kitchen Installation – Darenth Grange Vineyard, Dartford, Kent

Transforming a Domestic Kitchen into a Fully Functional Catering Space

🏡 Project Background – From Country Manor to Working Winery & Hostel

Darenth Grange Vineyard, set within a picturesque manor house in Dartford, Kent, is a unique blend of tradition and modern functionality. The estate operates as a vineyard and winery, and also provides accommodation for travelling workers who contribute to seasonal labour on the land.

As part of their ongoing growth and hospitality offering, the estate required a commercial-grade kitchen to replace their outdated domestic kitchen on the ground floor.

🛠️ Our Brief – A Complete Commercial Kitchen Transformation

We were appointed to deliver a turnkey solution, upgrading the space into a fully compliant, high-performance commercial kitchen that could support regular catering for staff and guests.

The build was carried out over a two-week period, with careful planning and efficient execution to minimise disruption to the daily workings of the estate.

🔧 Key Features & Deliverables

We carried out a full fit-out from the ground up, including all finishes, ventilation systems, and essential catering equipment.

✅ Flooring

• Altro Stronghold Safety Vinyl Flooring
  Slip-resistant, hygienic, and perfect for high-traffic commercial kitchen use.

✅ Wall Finishes

• Bioclad uPVC Hygienic Wall Cladding
  A robust, wipe-clean solution that meets commercial food hygiene standards.

✅ Extraction & Ventilation

• Bespoke Commercial Extraction System
  Custom-built to suit the kitchen layout and cooking equipment requirements, ensuring safe airflow, heat removal, and odour control.

✅ Catering Equipment

We supplied and installed a full suite of reliable, high-quality kitchen appliances, including:

• 🔹 Blue Seal – For robust, high-volume cooking

• 🔹 Foster Refrigeration – Energy-efficient cold storage

• 🔹 Moffat – Modular hot holding and food service equipment

• 🔹 Maidaid – Efficient dishwashing and utensil cleaning systems

💡 The Result – A Practical Kitchen with Impressive Performance

The transformation of the original domestic kitchen into a professional-grade cooking environment is not only visually striking, but now fully equipped to meet the demands of the estate’s day-to-day needs.

Whether serving vineyard staff or hosting casual guests from around the world, the kitchen now delivers safety, efficiency, and durability—without compromising on style or practicality.

🏆 Why Choose Us for Your Kitchen Project?

• Over 20 years of experience in commercial kitchen design & fit-out

• Experts in heritage and multi-use properties

• Full compliance with UK food hygiene & safety regulations

• End-to-end project management for a seamless experience

☎️ Have a Project in Mind? Let’s Talk

We love helping unique venues like Darenth Grange take their catering capabilities to the next level. If you’re planning a kitchen refurbishment or a full commercial installation:

📞 Call us today on 01304 249963 to get started!

📸 Don’t Miss the Photos Below!

👉 Scroll down to see before-and-after shots and get inspired by how we turned a domestic space into a commercial powerhouse.