🌮 Tex-Mex Restaurant Installation – Bexleyheath, London

🔥 Advanced Ventilation Meets Vibrant Dining in a Complex Mixed-Use Building

🏗️ Project Overview: Innovation Under Pressure

We were tasked with delivering a fully-equipped commercial kitchen and ventilation system for a new, vibrant Tex-Mex restaurant just off Bexleyheath High Street—located beneath a seven-storey hotel in a mixed-use development.

Our client wanted a modern, energy-efficient kitchen that complied with strict planning regulations while maintaining the building’s sleek aesthetic.

⚠️ The Challenge: Engineering in a Tight Urban Footprint

• Space Constraints: Ground floor kitchen with limited space for ducting and equipment.

• High Ventilation Requirements: Cooking fumes needed to be exhausted above the seven-storey rooftop to meet air quality standards.

• Energy Efficiency Goals: Commitment to sustainable operations by recovering waste heat.

• Aesthetic Impact: Building owners required discreet ductwork to preserve street appearance.

💡 Our Solution: Intelligent Ventilation & Smart Design

♻️ Heat Recovery System

Installed a high-performance heat exchanger to capture residual kitchen heat and pre-warm 85% fresh air intake—saving energy and improving indoor comfort.

⬆️ Vertical Extraction Strategy

Ducted cooking fumes vertically above the seven-storey roofline, overcoming:

• Structural coordination with the building framework

• Noise and vibration mitigation for hotel guests

• Efficient duct routing within limited service voids

🎨 Architectural Integration

Enclosed the vertical duct run in a powder-coated custom box to blend seamlessly with the building’s exterior, satisfying planning authorities and owners.

🍳 Equipment Installation: Built for Performance and Durability

Kitchen Equipment

• Blue Seal Cooking Line: Reliable, high-output cooking

• Tandoori Oven: Authentic Tex-Mex flavour versatility

• Gram Energy-Efficient Refrigeration: Sustainable cold storage

• Maidaid Pass-Through Dishwasher: High capacity, water-saving

• Scandia Walk-In Cold Room: Durable bulk cold storage

Bar Area

• IMC Bottle Coolers: Fast chilling with sleek design

• Winterhalter Glasswasher: Crystal-clear results every time

🛠️ Additional Works: Finishing Touches for a Seamless Launch

• Ventilation for restroom areas to ensure comfort and compliance

• Hygienic wall cladding installation where shopfitting was delayed

🌟 Outcome: A High-Performance Kitchen in a Demanding Location

This project showcases engineering, design, and sustainability working in harmony within a challenging urban environment. The kitchen supports bold Tex-Mex flavours in a venue that satisfies operators, planners, hotel management, and owners alike.

📞 Ready to Upgrade Your Commercial Kitchen?

Contact us at 01304 249963 to discuss how we can bring energy-efficient, high-performance kitchen solutions to your hospitality project.

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