🚗🍔 The Roadhouse Diner – Sandwich, Kent

Project Type: Full Commercial Kitchen & Bar Design and Installation
Client: The Roadhouse Diner
Location: Sandwich, Kent
Sector: Hospitality & Leisure
Duration: 6 Week

🔍 Project Overview

The Roadhouse Diner in Sandwich, Kent, is a vibrant, contemporary dining spot known for blending comforting British classics with unique international flavors. From all-day breakfasts and gourmet burgers to stone-baked pizzas and authentic Polish specialties, the diner serves bold, delicious dishes in a warm, casual atmosphere. 🍳🍔🍕

To support their ambitious refurbishment and relaunch, they required a professional kitchen and bar setup capable of handling high-volume service, while ensuring full compliance with food safety and building standards.

Kent Commercial Kitchens was chosen to deliver a turnkey solution—covering design, specification, installation, and final commissioning—so the back-of-house could meet the dynamic demands of a fast-paced hospitality environment. 🔧👨‍🍳

🛠️ Scope of Works

We designed and installed multiple commercial foodservice zones within the venue, including:

• 🍽️ Main Commercial Kitchen

• 🧼 Dishwasher/Warewashing Room

• 🔪 Food Preparation Area

• 🍹 Back Bar & Beverage Service Area

• 🌬️ Extraction & Ventilation System

Working closely with the client and lead refurbishment contractor, we ensured smooth coordination with the wider building works.

🖊️ Design & Planning

Our in-house team started with a detailed site survey, focusing on:

• Efficient staff movement & food preparation workflow 🚶‍♂️🔄

• Compliance with hygiene & fire safety regulations ✅🔥

• Optimizing equipment placement for performance & maintenance 🛠️

We also specified catering equipment, refrigeration, and bar fixtures to match the menu and expected volume.

🔨 Build & Installation

Hygienic Cladding & Flooring

• Installed UPVC hygienic wall cladding for easy cleaning & water resistance 🧽💧

• Laid slip-resistant commercial-grade vinyl flooring for safety and durability 👟⚙️

Extraction & Ventilation

• Custom stainless steel canopy hoods 🍳

• Fire-rated insulated ductwork & risers 🔥🚧

• High-efficiency extraction and make-up air fans for air balance and DW/172 compliance 🌬️🛡️

🍳 Equipment Supply & Commissioning

We supplied and installed:

• Combination ovens, griddles, fryers, pizza ovens, hot-holding units 🔥🍕

• Refrigeration: undercounter fridges, upright chillers, prep stations ❄️

• Dishwasher room: pass-through dishwashers, pre-rinse sinks, tabling, water treatment 🧼

• Bar equipment: bottle coolers, ice makers, underbar storage, glasswashers 🍸❄️

Our engineers commissioned each appliance and provided thorough staff training for smooth operational integration.

🎉 Project Outcome

The Roadhouse Diner now boasts a high-spec, fully operational kitchen and bar that delivers top performance and durability under daily pressure. This installation supports a varied, high-volume menu with speed, safety, and consistency.

Kent Commercial Kitchens is proud to have delivered a bespoke, end-to-end solution perfectly aligned with the client’s vision and goals.

✅ Key Features & Highlights

• Turnkey design & build from start to finish 🏗️

• Fully compliant, bespoke ventilation system 🌬️

• Hygienic, easy-clean wall and floor finishes 🧼

• Heavy-duty commercial catering equipment for reliability 💪

• End-user training and ongoing support for smooth operation 🎓

📞 Ready to transform your kitchen and bar? Call us at 01304 249963 for expert advice and bespoke commercial kitchen solutions!

📸 Scroll down to see more photos of The Roadhouse Diner’s kitchen and bar transformation. Explore the high-spec equipment, efficient layout, and sleek finishes that make this venue ready to serve its customers with speed and style!