Designing and delivering a commercial kitchen for a high-profile restaurant requires far more than simply installing catering equipment. Every decision, from the kitchen layout and service flow to equipment specification and installation sequencing, has a direct impact on operational efficiency, service quality and the day-to-day running of the business.

Working on behalf of Brava Hospitality, Virtue FMS was appointed to deliver a complete commercial kitchen fit out for Jamie Oliver’s Jamie’s Italian restaurant in Leicester Square. Our involvement covered every stage of the project, including kitchen design, CAD layouts, equipment specification, fabrication, installation and project management through to final completion.

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Project Location: Leicester Square, London

Client: Jamie’s Italian (Jamie Oliver) on behalf of Brava Hospitality

Project Type: Complete Commercial Kitchen Fit Out

Services Provided:

• Commercial kitchen design
• CAD kitchen layouts
• Equipment specification and recommendations
• Supply of commercial catering equipment
• Stainless steel fabrication
• Commercial kitchen installation
• Project management
• Final commissioning

Jamie’s Italian required a fully functional commercial kitchen capable of supporting a busy central London restaurant in one of the capital’s busiest hospitality locations.

Working alongside Brava Hospitality, the objective was to design a commercial kitchen that maximised available space while allowing chefs and kitchen staff to work efficiently during high-volume service. Every aspect of the kitchen needed careful planning, from appliance selection and workflow to fabrication and installation, ensuring each element worked together as a complete operational kitchen.

Rather than simply supplying equipment, Virtue FMS was responsible for delivering a complete end-to-end solution that balanced practicality, performance and long-term reliability.

Every successful commercial kitchen begins with a well-considered design.

Our team produced detailed CAD layouts that mapped the entire kitchen before installation began. This planning stage allowed equipment positioning, preparation areas, cooking stations, refrigeration, warewashing and staff movement to be considered as part of one integrated design.

By carefully planning the workflow before any equipment was installed, we helped create a commercial kitchen capable of supporting efficient food preparation while reducing unnecessary movement between workstations.

Businesses planning similar projects can explore our Commercial Kitchen Design service to see how early planning contributes to successful commercial kitchen installations.

Selecting the right equipment was a key part of the project.

Rather than choosing equipment in isolation, every recommendation was made as part of the overall kitchen design, ensuring each appliance complemented the surrounding workspace and operational requirements.

The completed installation incorporated a wide range of professional catering equipment, including:

• Commercial cooking suites
• High-capacity cooking equipment
• Stainless steel preparation stations
• Commercial refrigeration and cold storage
• Commercial dishwashers
• Commercial glass washers
• Stainless steel fabrication
• Specialist catering equipment specified for the restaurant’s operational requirements

This joined-up approach helped create a commercial kitchen where every workstation worked together efficiently throughout busy service periods.

Coordinating a commercial kitchen fit out involves much more than equipment installation.

Deliveries, fabrication, installation schedules and multiple contractors all need to be managed carefully to keep the project progressing smoothly.

Virtue FMS took responsibility for project managing the installation through to completion, coordinating each phase of the work while maintaining quality and consistency across the entire fit out.

By managing the project from design through to commissioning, we provided Brava Hospitality with a single point of contact throughout the installation, simplifying communication and helping the project progress efficiently.

Learn more about our Commercial Kitchen Project Management service.

The finished kitchen delivered a modern, practical workspace designed specifically for the operational demands of a busy restaurant in Leicester Square.

With carefully planned preparation areas, efficient cooking stations, commercial warewashing facilities and professionally installed catering equipment, the completed kitchen provided the infrastructure needed to support high-volume food service while maintaining an organised working environment.

Because every stage of the project had been considered from the outset, the final installation operated as one cohesive commercial kitchen rather than a collection of individual appliances.

For businesses looking for a similar end-to-end solution, our Full Commercial Kitchen Fit Outs service covers everything from initial planning through to final installation.

This project demonstrated Virtue FMS’s ability to deliver a complete commercial kitchen fit out for a high-profile hospitality brand, managing every stage from concept through to completion.

Highlights included:

• Complete commercial kitchen design and CAD layouts
• Equipment recommendations tailored to the restaurant’s operational requirements
• Supply of commercial catering equipment
• Bespoke stainless steel fabrication
• Professional installation of cooking, preparation and warewashing equipment
• End-to-end project management
• Close collaboration with Brava Hospitality throughout the project
• Delivery of a fully operational commercial kitchen ready for service

The completed kitchen provided Jamie’s Italian with a professionally designed commercial catering environment tailored to the demands of a busy restaurant in the heart of Leicester Square.

By combining thoughtful kitchen design, carefully selected equipment and coordinated project management, Virtue FMS delivered a practical workspace that supports efficient food preparation, streamlined service and reliable day-to-day operation.

Projects like this demonstrate the value of taking a joined-up approach to commercial kitchen design and installation, where every stage is planned with the finished operation in mind.

Businesses looking for a similar solution can learn more about our Full Commercial Kitchen Fit Outs service.

Whether you’re opening a new restaurant, refurbishing an existing kitchen or developing a large hospitality venue, Virtue FMS provides complete commercial kitchen fit out services tailored to your operational requirements.

From the initial design and equipment specification through to installation and project management, we deliver commercial kitchens that are built to perform.

Arrange a consultation with Virtue FMS, call 01582 932030 or email info@virtuefms.co.uk to discuss your next commercial kitchen project.