🍴 Sussex Road Primary School: Kitchen Upgrade & Storage Transformation

🏫 Project Overview: Improving Kitchen Storage & Upgrading Equipment

Sussex Road Primary School, located in South Tonbridge, is a large two-form entry school serving primary-aged children. The school has partnered with Nourish, a well-established contract catering company known for providing fresh and wholesome meals to schools.

We were tasked with upgrading the school’s kitchen facilities to enhance both the efficiency of food preparation and storage capabilities. The primary aim was to convert an underused staff area into a dedicated storage space for chilled, frozen, and dry goods, enabling better organisation and food safety.

At the same time, the kitchen required modern commercial cooking equipment, including a Rational combi oven, electric hob, and a new fryer. This necessitated the installation of a new extraction canopy and stainless steel wall cladding to meet the required safety and hygiene standards.

🔨 Our Approach: Comprehensive Kitchen Refurbishment

To meet the needs of the school and Nourish, we implemented the following upgrades:

🧊 Dedicated Storage Space

We removed an underused staff area and transformed it into a new, organised storage space for chilled, frozen, and dry goods. This addition helps the school manage its food supplies more efficiently, reducing clutter and ensuring better stock management.

🍳 Installation of Modern Cooking Equipment

The kitchen was upgraded with state-of-the-art commercial catering equipment to support the school’s growing menu:

• Rational combi oven: This versatile oven allows the kitchen team to prepare a wide range of dishes, improving menu variety and cooking efficiency.

• Electric hob and fryer: These new appliances enhance the kitchen’s cooking capacity, enabling the school to serve meals more quickly and efficiently.

🌬️ New Extraction Canopy & Hygiene Upgrades

As part of the upgrade, we installed a new extraction canopy to remove cooking fumes, smoke, and grease from the air, ensuring the kitchen remains clean and compliant with ventilation standards.

Additionally, stainless steel wall cladding was added to areas behind the cooking equipment to create a hygienic surface that’s easy to clean and maintain.

⚡ Electrical & Plumbing Works

We updated the kitchen’s electrical supply to support the new equipment and carried out all necessary plumbing installations to ensure smooth operation. This involved ensuring the gas and water systems met all safety regulations and were ready to handle the new appliances.

🏅 Results: A More Efficient and Sophisticated Kitchen

Following the refurbishment, Sussex Road Primary School now benefits from:

• A dedicated storage area for chilled, frozen, and dry goods, improving kitchen organisation and stock management.

• A modernised cooking suite with a Rational combi oven, electric hob, and fryer, enabling the kitchen to offer a wider variety of meals.

• Upgraded ventilation with a new extraction canopy and stainless steel wall cladding for improved hygiene and safety.

• New electrical and plumbing systems that support the school’s cooking appliances and meet current safety standards.

This kitchen upgrade allows the school to provide a more varied and sophisticated menu, helping nourish the children with healthy, delicious meals while improving kitchen efficiency.

📞 Contact Us for Your Next Kitchen Project

If you’re looking to upgrade your school kitchen or catering facilities, we are here to help. Whether it’s for commercial catering equipment installation, kitchen refurbishments, or compliance upgrades, we offer tailored solutions that meet your needs and budget.

Call us now on 01304 249963 to discuss your upcoming project or to schedule a consultation.

📸 Scroll Down to View Project Photos

Take a look at the photos below to see how we transformed the kitchen at Sussex Road Primary School, from upgrading the cooking equipment to the new storage space and hygiene improvements.