🏫 Project Spotlight: London House School of English – Commercial Kitchen Installation

About the Client

London House School of English, established in 1965, is a respected language school offering high-quality English language education to international students. Located in the scenic seaside town of Westgate-on-Sea, Kent—close to Margate, Broadstairs, and Ramsgate, and just 100km from London—the school is known for its strong academic reputation and idyllic coastal setting.

To continue enhancing its student facilities, the school invested in upgrading its catering infrastructure. This major refurbishment aimed to meet the highest modern standards in hygiene, safety, and operational efficiency.

Our Role

Kent Commercial Kitchens was proud to be appointed to design, supply, and install a fully bespoke commercial catering solution. Our work included:

• A commercial-grade kitchen built to meet high-volume educational catering demands

• A dedicated food preparation area

• A dishwashing and cleaning room with energy-efficient equipment

• A servery designed for smooth and efficient student queuing and food delivery

The brief was to deliver a streamlined, hygienic, and efficient kitchen environment that supports the needs of a busy school.

The Challenge

The school is based in a former nunnery with an outdated kitchen space that no longer met hygiene regulations or capacity requirements. The building’s historical layout posed a challenge in terms of modern commercial kitchen installation, ventilation, and space planning.

Our Solution

Full Strip-Out and Kitchen Refurbishment

We carried out a full strip-out of the existing kitchen, followed by a comprehensive refurbishment of five interconnected rooms:

• Slip-resistant vinyl flooring installed throughout for safety and durability

• Walls fully clad in hygienic white UPVC panelling for easy cleaning and compliance

• Each room structurally upgraded to align with commercial catering industry standards

Upgraded Ventilation & Extraction

Although parts of the old system were reused, we improved the entire setup by installing:

• A new commercial canopy

• High-performance extraction fans

• Full compliance with commercial kitchen ventilation regulations

Energy-Efficient Commercial Catering Equipment

Our team fitted a carefully selected suite of professional kitchen appliances from leading manufacturers:

• Rational for advanced multifunctional cooking

• Blue Seal for durable, high-capacity ovens and fryers

• Maidaid for powerful dishwashing and glasswashing systems

All equipment chosen supports energy efficiency and long-term performance, reducing both carbon footprint and utility costs.

Finishing Touches & Grand Opening

To help the school mark the successful project completion, we supported their open day with:

• Freshly prepared canapés from the new kitchen

• A live cooking demonstration by a professional chef

• A fully catered lunch showcasing the kitchen’s capabilities

The Result

The transformation delivered a modern, hygienic, and energy-efficient commercial kitchen tailored to the demands of a high-traffic academic institution. The project was completed on schedule, within budget, and with a focus on long-term operational value.

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