Case study · Restaurants & cafés
East Cliff Pavilion, Folkestone
Specifically, East Cliff Pavilion Folkestone — A full commercial kitchen fitted inside one of Folkestone's historic landmark buildings, with extraction engineered around the structure.
Client
East Cliff Pavilion
Location
Folkestone, Kent
Project value
£50k-£100k
Build time
3 weeks
The brief
East Cliff Pavilion Folkestone: commercial kitchen in a historic landmark
Additionally, The East Cliff Pavilion is one of Folkestone's best-known historic buildings, in the heart of the town. Furthermore, As part of its refurbishment, KCK was asked to install a full commercial kitchen, including food preparation and dishwashing areas.
Moreover, The project was more than a kitchen install. Also, It had to introduce modern cooking technology while respecting the building's history, let staff work efficiently and diners enjoy the space, and keep hygiene and safety standards central to the design.
What we did
Modern kitchen, historic building
Layout and zoning
Specifically, we produced detailed CAD layouts for a simple, efficient workflow, with separate zones for food preparation and dishwashing to keep the kitchen clean and compliant and to give the space room to adapt to future needs.
Custom extraction
Additionally, a standard ventilation system would not have worked in a historic building, so we designed a custom extraction system that meets commercial kitchen regulations, fits without damaging historic features, and removes heat, smoke and odours effectively.
Equipment and services
Furthermore, we installed high-performance ovens and cooking ranges for versatile menus, refrigeration and storage for food safety, and energy-efficient warewashing, all tied together with the gas, electrical and plumbing works and bespoke stainless steel fabrication.
Equipment specified
Specified for a landmark events venue
- Rational combi oven
- Blue Seal cooking equipment
- Maidaid dishwasher
- Williams refrigeration
Gallery
Inside the East Cliff Pavilion fit-out
The outcome
A premier venue for Folkestone
In particular, With its grand hall and harbour views, the East Cliff Pavilion now has a kitchen that lets staff cook efficiently and serve quickly, ready for weddings, private events and community use. Notably, The layout supports staff training and smooth operation, setting the Pavilion up as a destination for dining and events.
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