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

About the Client

Founded in 1965, London House School of English is a prestigious language school offering top-tier English education to international students. Located in the charming seaside town of Westgate-on-Sea, Kent — near Margate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate, and just 100km from London — the school enjoys a strong academic reputation alongside a beautiful coastal environment. 🌊📚

Our Role

Kent Commercial Kitchens was honoured to be appointed to design, supply, and install a bespoke commercial catering solution tailored to the school’s high-volume educational catering needs. Our scope included:

• 🍽️ A fully equipped commercial-grade kitchen

• 🔪 Dedicated food preparation and cleaning areas

• 💧 Energy-efficient dishwashing and glasswashing facilities

• 🍲 A servery designed for efficient student queuing and food distribution

The brief was to create a streamlined, hygienic, and operationally efficient kitchen environment capable of supporting the school’s busy catering demands. 🚀

The Challenge

Housed in a former nunnery, the school’s existing kitchen was outdated, cramped, and no longer compliant with modern hygiene or capacity standards. The historical building’s layout posed significant challenges for ventilation, space planning, and commercial kitchen installation. 🏰⚠️

Our Solution

Full Strip-Out & Refurbishment

We completed a full strip-out of the existing kitchen and refurbished five interconnected rooms with:

• 🦶 Slip-resistant vinyl flooring for enhanced safety and durability

• 🧼 Hygienic white UPVC wall cladding for easy cleaning and compliance

• 🏗️ Structural upgrades to meet commercial kitchen standards

Ventilation & Extraction Upgrade

We improved the ventilation system by installing:

• 🌬️ A new commercial extraction canopy

• 💨 High-performance extraction fans

• ✅ Full compliance with commercial kitchen ventilation regulations

Energy-Efficient Equipment

We installed a range of professional-grade appliances chosen for efficiency and durability, including:

• 🔥 Rational multifunctional cooking appliances

• 🍳 Blue Seal ovens and fryers for heavy-duty use

• 🧽 Maidaid dishwashing and glasswashing systems

Project Completion & Grand Opening

To celebrate the successful refurbishment, we supported the school’s open day with:

• 🥂 Fresh canapés prepared using the new kitchen

• 👩‍🍳 Live cooking demonstrations by a professional chef

• 🍽️ A fully catered lunch showcasing the kitchen’s capabilities

The Result

The project delivered a modern, hygienic, and energy-efficient commercial kitchen perfectly suited to the school’s operational demands. Completed on time and within budget, the new facility provides lasting value, helping the school serve its students better than ever. 🎉✅

📞 Ready to Upgrade Your Commercial Kitchen?

Call us today at 01304 249963 to discuss your kitchen design and installation needs. Let Kent Commercial Kitchens bring expertise, compliance, and style to your project. 🔧✨

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