Romney Marsh Visitor Centre Kitchen Upgrade 🌿🍽️

Enhancing Catering Facilities for Kent Wildlife Trust’s Conservation Hub 🦉🌾

The Romney Marsh Visitor Centre, managed by the Kent Wildlife Trust, relies on the generous support of donors and members to focus fully on local wildlife conservation. Their centre includes a shop and café, but until recently, the catering facilities were limited — offering only simple tea and cakes from a space more akin to a domestic kitchen tucked inside an office area.

Creating a Hygienic, Functional Commercial Kitchen Space 🧼✨

Our mission was to transform this cramped and unsuitable space into a hygienic, fully operational kitchen that would allow the visitor centre to offer an improved and expanded menu to their guests, supporting both day-to-day operations and special events.

Respecting the Unique Eco-Friendly Building Structure 🌳🏡

The visitor centre is housed in an environmentally sustainable building, constructed with wooden beams and straw bale infill. Preserving the structural integrity of these eco-friendly walls was essential. To achieve this, we:

• Installed full plywood cladding to the room walls — enabling future fixings without compromising the straw bale structure

• Clad all wall surfaces with Bioclad uPVC hygienic panels for easy maintenance and cleanliness

• Added Altro Stronghold 30 slip-resistant vinyl flooring over the original latexed floor for safety and durability

Designing a Bright, Hygienic Kitchen Environment 💡✨

Given the vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, we installed a wipe-clean suspended ceiling fitted with energy-efficient LED light panels, ensuring the entire kitchen is easy to maintain while providing excellent lighting for a pleasant working environment.

Equipment Installation & Kitchen Transformation 🔧🍳

To complete the upgrade and convert the former office space into a professional kitchen, we installed:

• Stainless steel benches and sinks for durability and hygiene

• A commercial dishwasher to meet catering demands efficiently

• Essential electric cooking appliances, enabling the preparation of a wider range of menu items

This transformation has created a practical, easy-to-clean kitchen that supports the visitor centre’s café ambitions while respecting the eco-conscious nature of the building.

Why Choose Us for Your Kitchen Refurbishment? ✅

• Tailored solutions respecting unique building structures and materials

• Use of commercial-grade, hygienic materials and finishes

• Efficient project management with minimal disruption

• Expert installation of trusted kitchen appliances

• Commitment to safety, hygiene, and environmental sustainability

Ready to Upgrade Your Commercial Kitchen? 📞

If you’re planning a kitchen refurbishment or need expert advice on designing a commercial catering space, call us today on 01304 249963. We’re here to help you create the perfect kitchen for your business or organisation!

See the Full Kitchen Transformation in Photos! 📸👇

Scroll down to explore images from the Romney Marsh Visitor Centre project and discover how we can help with your kitchen upgrade.