🎨 Turner Contemporary – Commercial Kitchen Refurbishment in Margate

🏛️ A Landmark Gallery with a New, State-of-the-Art Commercial Kitchen

The Turner Contemporary Gallery, located on Margate’s seafront, is one of the region’s most celebrated cultural landmarks. Alongside its world-class exhibitions, the gallery boasts a bustling hospitality service that caters to both visitors and staff. To meet the increased demand for high-quality food service, the gallery’s commercial kitchen required a full refurbishment and modernization.

We were commissioned by Redec Refurbishment and Kendrick Hobbs to oversee the complete design and installation of the gallery’s new commercial kitchen and equipment. The project involved upgrading kitchen systems and installing new commercial catering equipment to ensure the kitchen could meet the high-volume demands of a busy hospitality operation.

🔨 Our Role in the Turner Contemporary Commercial Kitchen Project

The project had a strict timeline, with a two-week deadline to coincide with the gallery’s reopening after the holiday period. Our role included designing and installing a modern, energy-efficient kitchen that could support the gallery’s high-volume catering needs while adhering to the latest food safety regulations.

🔧 Key Works and Installations in Commercial Catering

1. Full Strip Out and Hygienic Wall Cladding

• Our team began by stripping out the old equipment and installing hygienic Upvc wall cladding throughout the kitchen. This is a vital part of maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen that meets industry standards for commercial catering environments. The food-safe wall cladding ensures compliance with food hygiene regulations and supports an efficient kitchen workflow.

2. Slip-Resistant Flooring for Safe Commercial Kitchen Operations

• The old flooring was replaced with Altro Stronghold 30 slip-resistant flooring. This non-slip kitchen flooring is essential in a high-traffic commercial kitchen like the one at Turner Contemporary, offering safe and durable surfaces for staff to work on while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing finish.

3. Walk-In Cold Room Installation

• One of the most important aspects of the refurbishment was installing a walk-in cold room to meet the storage needs of the kitchen. We ensured that the temperature-controlled storage systems were up to the highest standards. The installation included a remote condenser unit on the roof, designed to improve refrigeration efficiency and support the gallery’s busy kitchen operations.

4. Installation of High-Efficiency Catering Appliances

• As part of the commercial kitchen installation, we supplied and installed energy-efficient commercial kitchen equipment designed for high-volume cooking. This included modern refrigeration units, commercial dishwashers, and cooking appliances such as Blue Seal ovens and Rational combi ovens, which are well-known for their energy efficiency and reliability in catering kitchens.

• Our team ensured that all equipment was installed to maximize kitchen efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and enhance food preparation workflows.

✅ A Modern and Efficient Kitchen for Optimal Catering Performance

The newly refurbished kitchen at Turner Contemporary Gallery now meets the needs of the gallery’s hospitality services. With state-of-the-art catering equipment, safe food preparation areas, and an efficient layout, the kitchen is ready to handle high-volume service while maintaining the gallery’s focus on food safety standards and cleanliness. The installation of energy-efficient commercial appliances has helped the gallery reduce its environmental footprint while delivering excellent service to its visitors.

📞 Contact Us for Your Next Commercial Kitchen Project

Whether you are designing a restaurant kitchen, upgrading a café kitchen, or building a bespoke commercial kitchen for your hospitality venue, Kent Commercial Kitchen offers expert design and installation services. We specialize in commercial catering kitchens, ensuring your kitchen meets industry standards for efficiency, functionality, and compliance with health and safety regulations.

👉 Call Kent Commercial Kitchen on 01304 249963 to discuss your commercial kitchen design or request a consultation.

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