🚓 Secure Kitchen Installation – Eastern Hampshire Police Investigation Centre

Durable Steel Kitchen Fit-Out for a High-Security Custody Suite in Portsmouth

🏢 Project Overview

• Client: Steelplan Kitchens (in partnership)

• End User: Hampshire Constabulary

• Main Contractor: Mace Construction

• Location: Merlin Park, Portsmouth

• Sector: Public Sector | Law Enforcement | Secure Environments

• Project Type: Semi-Commercial Kitchen Installation | New Build | Custody Suite

🔐 A Kitchen Built for Demanding Environments

Working in collaboration with our long-standing partners, Steelplan Kitchens, we delivered a durable, powder-coated steel kitchen installation for the newly constructed Eastern Hampshire Police Investigation Centre (PIC) in Portsmouth.

This new facility includes modern custody suites and interview rooms designed to support operational policing across the region. Our brief was to install a robust, secure kitchen that could withstand the heavy use associated with a non-ownership environment such as a police station.

⏱️ Project Delivery in a Controlled Construction Zone

The installation took place over a one-week period under strict security and site management protocols.
As a highly controlled construction site overseen by Mace Construction, our team worked to exacting health and safety standards, coordinating closely with multiple trades to ensure smooth integration.

🛠️ What We Installed

We supplied and fitted a Steelplan powder-coated steel kitchen system—engineered for strength, hygiene, and longevity. Key features included:

• 🧱 Steel carcass units – Built to withstand knocks, spills, and daily wear

• 🎨 Powder-coated finish – Durable, low-maintenance, and easy to clean

• 🧼 Wipe-clean worktops and surfaces – Perfect for a hygiene-critical environment

• 🚪 Secure cupboard and drawer fittings – Reducing the risk of damage or tampering

🔧 Why Steel Kitchens?

Steel kitchens, like those produced by Steelplan Kitchens, are ideal for:

✅ Public Sector Environments
✅ Secure Facilities
✅ Healthcare Settings
✅ Education & Community Buildings
✅ Fire Stations, Hostels, and Religious Centres

Their metal carcass construction delivers:

• 🔩 Exceptional durability

• 💪 Resistance to vandalism and misuse

• 🧽 Easy-to-clean surfaces for hygiene compliance

• 🧊 Longevity and excellent return on investment

✅ Project Highlights

• Fully installed steel kitchen in secure PIC environment

• Fast one-week installation timeline

• Coordinated work on a live, tightly regulated construction site

• Fit-out designed to support staff and operational needs long-term

🚨 Built to Last, Designed for Security

Whether it’s a police station, custody suite, or another secure facility, our expertise in installing semi-commercial steel kitchens ensures peace of mind for contractors and end-users alike. We’re proud to support essential public services with infrastructure that’s built to endure.

📞 Need a Tough, Low-Maintenance Kitchen Fit-Out?

If you’re managing a public sector project, overseeing a secure facility, or planning a semi-commercial refurbishment, we’re here to help.

👉 Call us on 01304 249963 to discuss your kitchen installation requirements today.

📸 Don’t Miss the Photos Below!

Scroll down to see how our steel kitchen installation enhances functionality, safety, and durability in a high-demand custody setting. ⬇️