Simultaneous Commercial Kitchen Refurbishment for Victorian Best Western Hotels 🏨👨‍🍳

Client Background: Family-Run Best Western Hotels in Canterbury, Folkestone & Eastbourne 🏰

Our client owns three charming Victorian and Gothic-style Best Western hotels across the South East of England — located in Canterbury, Folkestone, and Eastbourne. This family-run business takes pride in its heritage and high guest standards.

Project Brief: Dual Kitchen Refurbishment with Precise Scheduling ⏰🔄

The client requested a full refurbishment of the main kitchens at two of their hotels, with a key requirement that both projects run concurrently and finish on or about the same day.

Consultation & Planning: Collaboration for Smooth Delivery 🤝🗓️

We worked closely with Christian and Daniel from The Abbots Barton Hotel and other key hotel staff to:

• Conduct detailed consultations and agree on tailored kitchen designs

• Develop a coordinated program of works for both hotels

• Plan temporary kitchen areas for uninterrupted meal service

• Establish safe and efficient staff routes between kitchens and dining rooms

• Minimise guest disruption by managing construction noise, especially during early mornings and lunch hours

Abbots Barton Hotel: Transforming a Challenging Kitchen Layout 🔨📐

Key works included:

• Removing dividing walls to create a more open and efficient kitchen space

• Reversing cookline and prep area locations to improve service workflow

• Digging new floor gulleys and drainage to accommodate equipment repositioning

Safety & Scheduling: Working Around Hotel Operations 🕑⚠️

• Staff used a temporary route through the kitchen under construction, requiring extra safety measures

• Nighttime flooring works between 10:30 PM and 6:00 AM to ensure staff safety and reduce noise disruption

Equipment & Finishing Touches: High-Quality, Reliable Installations 🔧🍳

• Installation of Blue Seal and Rational cooking equipment for modern, efficient catering

• Upgraded extraction systems and hygienic wall cladding to meet strict standards

• All work completed on budget and precisely on schedule, ensuring seamless hotel operation

Project Outcome: Modern Kitchens Honouring Historic Charm ✨🏨

The dual refurbishment project successfully delivered:

• Functional, efficient kitchens designed for busy hotel environments

• Minimal disruption to hotel guests and staff during works

• Equipment and finishes matching the hotels’ quality and heritage standards

Need a Commercial Kitchen Upgrade for Your Hotel or Hospitality Business?

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

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