Via an architect’s recommendation, Nelson Catering Equipment was appointed, not only to install a new, commercial kitchen in place of the old, primarily domestic, one, but to organise trades to address the other vital components of the transformation – walls, flooring and lighting.

Although the church hall can hold up to 120 people, most of the cooking was likely to be on a smaller scale. Therefore, we produced a simple, yet versatile, layout that would adapt itself to all eventualities.

There is a 6 burner oven range and a convection oven which provide options for different types, styles and volume of cooking. A water boiler ensures that a large amount of hot drinks can be made quickly and easily while a hot cupboard allows food to be held without spoiling.

There is also an undercounter dishwasher and an upright fridge and freezer. Beyond this, there is a large amount of storage space and work surface, absolutely necessary when so many different groups of people use the kitchen.