Takeaway and hot food fit-out

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A takeaway fit-out is a compact commercial kitchen with a customer counter and a waiting area, built to food hygiene standards and with extraction that satisfies planning conditions.

Typical guide price£450–£1,000per m², ex VAT. Fixed price after survey.

Why does it matter?

Takeaways live or die by kitchen flow and delivery pick-up speed. We lay out the line so food moves one way from prep to pass, with a separate collection point for drivers.

What is included?

Serving counter with display and hot holding
Kitchen line layout and stainless fabrication
Extraction canopy and odour control
Wall cladding and coved flooring
Delivery driver collection point
Waste and grease management

What should you check before you start?

Hot food takeaways need planning permission for the use class, and many councils restrict new takeaways near schools.
Odour control on the extraction is often a planning condition.
Wall finishes must be smooth, washable and non-absorbent in food areas.

How do we price it?

We survey the unit first, then give you an itemised, fixed price with a dated programme. The range above is a starting guide; your survey confirms the real figure, including access, services and any landlord or planning conditions.

Questions people ask

Do I need planning permission for a takeaway?

A hot food takeaway is its own use class, so converting a shop usually needs planning permission. We check before you commit to the lease.

What extraction does a takeaway need?

A canopy over cooking equipment, ductwork to a high-level discharge, a fan and usually odour filtration. The spec depends on what you cook.

Can you work in a dark kitchen unit?

Yes. Delivery-only kitchens follow the same hygiene and extraction rules without the customer counter.

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