🍻 The Royal Naval Reserve – Revitalising a Galley Kitchen in Whitstable

Kitchen Design and Refurbishment for Shepherd Neame’s Seaside Pub

Situated in the heart of Whitstable and just moments from the sea, The Royal Naval Reserve is a beloved local pub known for its welcoming atmosphere, fine food, and drinks. With a fantastic central location, this charming pub serves as a favourite spot for both locals and visitors.

As part of their refurbishment, Shepherd Neame approached us to redesign and modernise the kitchen to support a more varied and sophisticated menu. The existing galley-style kitchen needed to be updated to ensure that it met both hygiene standards and the evolving demands of the pub’s growing clientele.

🔑 Scope of Work

Our role in this project was to fully refurbish the kitchen and improve the functionality of the space, which included upgrading the kitchen’s extraction system, installing new kitchen equipment, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

🛠️ Kitchen Extraction Redesign

Given that The Royal Naval Reserve is located in a listed building within a mixed residential area, we needed to redesign the kitchen’s extraction system to ensure compliance with both local planning authority requirements and modern regulatory standards. This included adding noise and odour control measures to reduce the impact of kitchen emissions on the surrounding area.

Once the new extraction system was completed, we moved forward with the installation of gas and plumbing services to prepare for the next phase.

🍳 Installation of New Kitchen Equipment

With the extraction system in place, we proceeded with the installation of new Blue Seal cookline equipment, along with Gram fridges, stainless steel benches, and sinks. These high-quality kitchen components were selected for their durability, efficiency, and suitability for a busy pub environment.

The kitchen was carefully designed to ensure smooth workflow, and the upgraded equipment allows for the preparation of a wider and more sophisticated menu, enhancing the pub’s offering.

🎉 Outcome and Impact

The completion of the kitchen refurbishment has allowed The Royal Naval Reserve to offer an expanded menu to its customers, elevating both the food and overall pub experience. The new equipment and the improved hygienic environment will make the kitchen easier to maintain, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and efficiency.

The installation of the upgraded extraction system meets all current regulatory standards, ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly while minimising disruption to the surrounding area.

🌟 Key Features & Highlights

• Redesigned extraction system with noise and odour control measures

• Blue Seal cookline for high-performance cooking

• Gram refrigeration units for efficient storage

• Stainless steel benches and sinks for durability and hygiene

• Hygienic, easy-to-maintain surfaces to ensure a clean working environment

📞 Ready to Refurbish Your Pub Kitchen?

If you’re looking to modernise your kitchen and improve both functionality and hygiene, our expert team can help design and install the perfect kitchen solution for your venue. Whether you’re a pub, restaurant, or café, we can create a kitchen tailored to your specific needs.

Call us today at: 01304 249963
We’d be happy to discuss your project and help bring your vision to life.

📸 Scroll Down to See More Photos of The Royal Naval Reserve’s Refurbished Kitchen

Take a closer look at the kitchen transformation at The Royal Naval Reserve. See how the updated layout and modern equipment have improved the functionality and efficiency of the pub’s kitchen.