Multiple bespoke stainless steel tables, that were created to work with the layout of the kitchen and facilitate its flow.

Benefits Of Bespoke Stainless Steel Tables To Improve Kitchen Flow

When designing a commercial kitchen the designer should look at flexibility and modularity in the layout. You be able to move bespoke stainless steel tables around to meet changing conditions. For example, some typical and frequent changes that occur in food service facilities include: different management with a new operating style, new and different methods of service, an innovative and expanded menu or a new method for preparing food items.

 

Ergonomic Working Triangle

 

The flow of materials and personnel in the kitchen is very important and should follow a logical sequence. You want to create what is called an ergonomic working triangle which keeps to a minimum the distance that kitchen staff members need to move; this can be for example between the cooker, fridge and sink. This flow can be assisted with bespoke stainless steel tables.

As mentioned, the flow of the staff around the kitchen is also aided by the distance between appliances and workbenches, refrigeration etc. A single aisle should be no less than 0.75m wide and a double aisle (where two people will be passing) should ideally be 1.4 metres wide. All of this can be created by having made-to-measure stainless steel tables that are created to fit your unique kitchen layout.

 

Bespoke Stainless Steel Tables

 

If you are adding to an existing kitchen you may have an exact space where you need to put a bespoke stainless steel table or a table with a heated gantry for example. This may be in the middle of the room and need castors so that it can be moved around for cleaning. It may be up against a wall in a corner where it will then need an upstand to rear and one side to avoid liquids running down both walls.

A bespoke stainless steel table can be moved around the kitchen to suit operations and it can also be added on at a later date. Those additions can include heated gantries, ambient gantries, garnish rails and overshelves.

A bespoke stainless steel table with a 304-grade stainless top can be used to prep food items and chop and hold heavy equipment. After use, thanks to its non-porous properties, it can be wiped down and sanitised so that no bacteria or viruses can exist on the surface, which would cause possible cross-contamination.

If budget allows, make sure that you go for fully welded furniture as bolt-together or foldable tables will move over time and could cause a hazard in the kitchen. Furthermore, do not go for an understructure that is any less than 430-grade stainless as this will rust pretty quickly in a commercial environment.

If you are looking for a commercial stainless steel table, book a live consultation with us to discuss your bespoke stainless steel table needs.

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