Designing a small café kitchen is a bit like solving a puzzle: every piece must fit perfectly, or the whole picture falls apart. In a compact commercial kitchen, design choices are not just about aesthetics: every counter, appliance, and walkway matters. Space is scarce, and every design decision, from where the fridge sits to how…
When it comes to kitchen design, there’s no single ‘best’ layout. What truly matters is choosing an efficient commercial kitchen layout that works for your type of business and the available space. A kitchen layout is a strategic decision that will shape day-to-day operations and long-term profitability. Get it right, and your kitchen becomes the…
Designing a commercial kitchen, whether you’re starting from scratch or giving an existing space a full makeover, is a challenging task. Business owners often face a myriad of decisions and questions throughout the process. This blog post aims to address some of the most frequently asked questions that food service businesses have when undertaking a…
Planning a new school kitchen design or changing an existing one is rarely straightforward. Many schools are working with limited budgets, ageing infrastructure, and rising demand due to the expansion of free school meals. Balancing all these needs, alongside day-to-day demands like efficient workflows, energy use, and staffing, can be challenging. This guide brings together…
A kitchen isn’t just a place to cook; it’s the very heartbeat of your food business. Whether you’re planning a new venture or renovating an existing space, getting your commercial kitchen layout right is essential for the success of your business. There are some common mistakes that business owners make and best practices to follow…
Setting up or refurbishing a commercial kitchen is no small feat. Whether you’re running a restaurant or a school kitchen, the design and functionality of your kitchen can make or break your operation’s success. A commercial kitchen specialist brings the expertise needed to ensure your kitchen is both efficient and compliant with safety and health…
How you approach planning your commercial kitchen design will depend on many factors. Your needs will be different based on the sector. You will also have your goals and a vision for your new commercial kitchen. This handy guide will walk you through the key considerations to help you create a commercial kitchen that maximises…
The Catering Insight Emerging Distributor of the Year Award 2018 was open to kitchen houses that have been trading for 5 years or less but have made an impact quickly. We are proud to announce that Indigo Catering Equipment was the winner! This was due to the re-structuring of our team’s job roles to cope…
