Canteen Servery Installation – The Langton Grammar School for Boys

Improving Food Service Efficiency with a Bespoke Servery Design and Enhanced Pupil Flow

Client Overview: A Leading Educational Institution in Kent

The Langton Grammar School for Boys, located on the outskirts of Canterbury, is a prestigious foundation and grammar school catering to over 1,300 pupils and staff. With a strong reputation for academic excellence and a commitment to student wellbeing, the school approached us with a need to upgrade its pupil dining facilities—both in terms of equipment and layout efficiency.

Project Brief: Robust Equipment & Improved Flow

The school’s leadership team asked us to deliver a new pupil canteen servery, capable of serving hot, cold, and ambient food quickly and efficiently during high-volume breaks and lunch periods.

Key project goals included:

• Replacing outdated serving equipment

• Improving the speed and flow of pupil movement through the dining area

• Reducing congestion and confusion caused by poor layout and inefficient queuing

Given the rigorous demands of a school environment, it was essential that the new equipment be heavy-duty, durable, and built to last.

Our Solution: Purpose-Built, High-Performance Servery Design

1. Supplying Durable, Industry-Leading Equipment

We specified Victor Manufacturing appliances—trusted specialists in school servery equipment for over 70 years. These robust units are designed to withstand the daily wear and tear of a high-footfall environment, making them ideal for a busy secondary school like The Langton.

2. Intelligent Layout Redesign

A major source of inefficiency was the T-shaped till island positioned in the centre of the servery, which disrupted traffic flow and created confusion for students. There were also three access doors, which added to the disorganisation and caused queue bottlenecks.

We proposed a new layout that included:

• Relocating the till point to an island near the exit door

• Blocking off the central door to streamline access

• Creating a clear, logical route from entrance → servery → till → exit

This design significantly enhanced movement through the space and reduced pupil congestion during peak times.

3. Full Installation & Electrical Adaptations

We handled the removal and licensed disposal of the old counters, many of which were beyond repair or reuse. Site electrics were adapted to power the new servery units, with precise positioning to ensure a seamless integration into the space.

Timeline & Completion

All works were completed during the summer holidays, ensuring zero disruption to the school’s kitchen or food service operations. The project was delivered on time and within budget, providing the school with a fresh, professional-grade servery ready for the new academic year.

Delivered Services

✅ Removal and disposal of legacy servery equipment
✅ Specification and supply of new Victor Manufacturing units
✅ Site electrical adjustments for new appliances
✅ Servery layout redesign for improved traffic flow
✅ Blocked and reconfigured doorways to streamline access
✅ Full installation during school holidays to avoid disruption

Results: A Faster, Smarter Pupil Dining Experience

Thanks to this transformation, the Langton Grammar School for Boys now benefits from:

• Improved pupil flow and reduced queuing

• Durable, professional-grade serving equipment

• A modernised dining area aligned with student needs and school operations

We’re proud to have delivered a solution that enhances both efficiency and experience for pupils and staff alike.

👉 Scroll down to view photos of the installation and layout improvements.