Cafe kitchen fitouts
Kitchen planning, equipment supply and installation for your new cafe or refit.
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Kitchen planning
Layout and equipment together
Equipment supply
Commercial kitchen equipment
In-house fabrication
Custom stainless steel work
Installation support
Discuss scope and location
A cafe kitchen that fits your menu
A coffee counter and an all-day brunch kitchen ask different things of a fitout. The equipment, preparation space and wash-up area need to work together within the room you have.
MVO Services helps cafe operators plan and equip that space. Bring your menu and floor plan to discuss the kitchen layout, equipment, stainless steel fabrication and installation.
Choose the equipment around your service
Start with your busiest service and the food and drinks you want to make. We can discuss coffee equipment and barista bench fabrication alongside refrigeration, food preparation, cooking and display.
For an existing cafe, tell us what you want to keep, what is holding the team up and when the kitchen can be accessed. That gives the installation discussion a practical starting point.
From the coffee station to the kitchen
Layout shaped around daily tasks
MVO can discuss your kitchen layout alongside equipment selection. A useful plan considers where ingredients arrive, where food is prepared and how orders reach the customer, including the space needed for staff to work and clean.
Equipment for the menu you serve
Bring the coffee, food and display parts of your offer together. Coffee equipment, refrigeration, cooking appliances and wash-up capacity should suit both the range of products and the volume you expect during your busiest period.
Stainless steel made for the space
MVO’s in-house fabrication supports benches, sinks and shelving suited to the kitchen. Custom stainless steel is worth discussing where an awkward corner, a barista workstation or a particular preparation task makes standard furniture less suitable.
Installation through to handover
Installation, training and commissioning form part of MVO’s service offering. Electrical, refrigeration and mechanical ventilation services are also available. Discuss these alongside the equipment so the quote identifies the work needed for your cafe.
Match the layout to your type of cafe
A coffee-led takeaway venue may need more attention at the drinks station and collection point. An all-day breakfast menu adds preparation, cooking, plating and dishwashing demands. Even a small menu can need significant cold storage when ingredients, milk and ready-to-serve products compete for room.
- Coffee and takeaway: consider milk storage, cup storage, barista movement and order collection together.
- Breakfast and brunch: map preparation, cooking and plating for several orders arriving at once.
- Sandwiches and display food: allow for chilled ingredients, assembly space, replenishment and packaging.
Make a refit brief specific
For a coffee shop refit, list the problems behind the change. Staff crossing paths, distant milk storage or a crowded wash-up bench call for different solutions. Record the dimensions and model details of retained equipment, and show existing power, water and ventilation points where known.
Separate essential changes from later upgrades. If the cafe will continue trading during any part of the work, identify the operating areas and access restrictions before agreeing the installation scope.
A practical way to plan your cafe fitout
These planning stages help turn an early idea into a clearer project brief. The scope and sequence will depend on your premises and equipment.
Describe the service
Start with the menu, expected order volume and balance of takeaway and dine-in trade. Note the busiest service period and how many people will work in the kitchen.
Review the space and equipment
Use a floor plan, photos and equipment list to discuss workstations, storage and access. Flag existing appliances and any known limits in the building services.
Define the work and budget
Identify the equipment, fabrication and installation required. Ask for responsibilities, exclusions and dependencies to be clear before committing to orders or an opening date.
Prepare for installation and use
Agree access arrangements and site readiness. Discuss commissioning and staff training as part of the scope so the handover needs are understood before installation begins.
Give your cafe quote a useful starting point
Cost depends on equipment choices, custom fabrication, existing services and the work needed at the premises. A compact cafe can still involve substantial changes if the proposed menu needs extra cooking or refrigeration capacity.
When comparing quotes, check whether delivery, installation, connection work, commissioning and training are included. Check who is responsible for any separate building work.
Information to send
- Venue address, floor plan or measured sketch, and clear site photos
- Proposed menu, service style and expected busiest period
- Equipment required, plus model details for items being retained
- Known service connections, delivery access and building restrictions
- Budget priorities, preferred timing and any trading constraints
Frequently asked questions
What does MVO handle in a cafe fitout?
Our focus is the commercial kitchen: planning, equipment supply, fabrication, installation and commissioning. If your project also includes seating, shopfronts, decorative joinery or building work, identify those items in the brief so responsibility can be confirmed before quoting.
What should I send for a quote?
Send the details in the checklist above, including equipment you want to keep and drawings already prepared. If you are early in planning, explain what is still undecided so the team has a clear starting point for the discussion.
Can you install at my location?
Tell us the project address when you enquire. Equipment delivery is available Australia-wide; on-site fitout and installation availability needs to be confirmed for your location and project.
Can I plan a small cafe with a limited menu?
Yes. Start with exactly what will be made on site and what arrives ready to serve. This helps identify the preparation, storage, display and wash-up space needed without choosing equipment for menu items you do not intend to offer.
How long should I allow for a cafe kitchen fitout?
Timing depends on the agreed scope, equipment availability, fabrication and site readiness. Discuss your target opening date early, including any work by other contractors, and establish a project-specific schedule before committing to a closure or launch.
Planning a cafe kitchen?
Send your location, menu, floor plan and preferred timing. Our team can discuss the equipment and installation scope with you.
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