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Overview

Good design is operational. A beautiful space that is hard to run becomes expensive.

Key takeaways

Design around workflow, not aesthetics.
Confirm ventilation, drainage, and electrical capacity early.
Buy equipment based on menu volume and speed needs.
Document everything with your contractor.

Layout basics (FOH/BOH)

FOH: customer flow, waiting, toilets, payments
BOH: receiving, storage, prep, cook line, pass, dishwashing

Kitchen workflow (simple zones)

Receiving + storage
Prep
Cooking
Plating / pass
Dishwashing

Equipment planning

Start with the menu

List your top 20 sellers and what equipment they require. Buy for speed during peak periods.

New vs used

Use new for critical refrigeration/cooking where breakdowns hurt most.

Renovation + contractor management

Get 3–5 quotes with the same scope
Confirm permits and inspection requirements
Keep a punch list before final payment

Checklists

Ventilation feasibility confirmed
Grease trap plan confirmed
Electrical load checked
Contractor milestones defined

Templates (free, export-ready)

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These are designed to export cleanly as a PDF worksheet.

Equipment list + sizing sheet (fill-in)

Station / area	Equipment	Purpose	Qty	Budget (S$)	Supplier	New / Used	Notes (power/vent/water)
Cookline / Prep / Dishwash

Renovation readiness checklist (fill-in)

Item	Owner	Done	Notes
Ventilation / exhaust feasibility confirmed
Grease trap plan confirmed
Electrical load checked
Contractor milestones defined

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Members get the Renovation Variation Control Kit (VO log + milestones + snagging) for tighter cost control.

F&B Kitchen Setup in Singapore

Quick Navigation

Overview

Key takeaways

Layout basics (FOH/BOH)

Kitchen workflow (simple zones)

Equipment planning

Renovation + contractor management

Checklists

Templates (free, export-ready)

Equipment list + sizing sheet (fill-in)

Renovation readiness checklist (fill-in)

F&B Kitchen Setup in Singapore

Quick Navigation

Overview

Key takeaways

Layout basics (FOH/BOH)

Kitchen workflow (simple zones)

Equipment planning

Renovation + contractor management

Checklists

Templates (free, export-ready)

Equipment list + sizing sheet (fill-in)

Renovation readiness checklist (fill-in)

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