Equipment for a airport kitchen
| Equipment | Standard model | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Combi Oven | 10 GN 1/1 combi steamer — supply, install and commission | ₹9,10,000 |
| Blast Chiller | 10 GN 1/1, +70 °C to +3 °C in 90 min | ₹3,92,000 |
| Walk-in Cold Room | 8×8×8 ft, 80 mm PUF panels | ₹5,04,000 |
| SS Airport Luggage Trolley | Nestable, dead-man brake | ₹31,000 |
| Stainless Steel Barricading | 2 m panel × 1.1 m high, 38 mm frame | ₹13,300 |
| Kitchen Exhaust Hood | 10 ft wall canopy, baffle filters | ₹1,05,000 |
Landed setup cost in Pretoria
Estimates for a typical equipment package, including freight, insurance, duty, taxes and local delivery:
| Size | Equipment ex-works | Landed |
|---|---|---|
| Small — up to 100 meals a day / 40 covers | ₹26,02,500 | ZAR 713,530 (₹35,67,651) |
| Medium — 100 to 500 meals a day / 80–120 covers | ₹52,05,000 | ZAR 1,389,893 (₹69,49,464) |
| Large — 500 to 2,000 meals a day | ₹1,01,97,300 | ZAR 2,723,345 (₹1,36,16,725) |
Rates as of October 2026. Build your own list in the kitchen setup estimator.
How we deliver a airport kitchen project
- Survey and brief — menu, meals per day, space and utilities (video survey for overseas sites).
- Layout and equipment schedule — 2D layout, gas, water, drain and power points.
- Fabrication — SS 304 at our Navi Mumbai factory, with inspection before dispatch.
- Shipping and clearance — crated and shipped to Durban, documents for customs.
- Handover and service — staff training, warranty and AMC.
Compliance in South Africa
Kitchens in Pretoria are checked against SABS, NRCS for gas appliances, municipal health. Supply is 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz and kitchens commonly run on LPG. We build hoods, gas trains and drainage to suit.
Why Fabrrinox Potnis
- Spares and serviceBurners, valves, castors and filters stocked; service by our team in India and partners abroad.
- Export readySeaworthy crating, HS-coded invoices, certificate of origin and documents for customs.
- Design to handoverLayout drawings, fabrication, delivery, installation, gas and exhaust commissioning, and AMC.
- Since 2004Founded by Mr Dilip Potnis, with 35+ years of commercial kitchen experience behind the designs.
FAQs: Airport Kitchen in Pretoria
What equipment does a airport kitchen need?
A typical airport kitchen needs combi oven, blast chiller, walk-in cold room, SS airport luggage trolley, stainless steel barricading and kitchen exhaust hood, plus SS work tables, sinks and racking. The exact list depends on menu and meals per day; we prepare it with the layout.
How much does it cost to set up a airport kitchen in Pretoria?
Our estimate for a small setup is about ZAR 713,530, medium about ZAR 1,389,893 and large about ZAR 2,723,345, landed with freight, duty and taxes. Civil, electrical and HVAC works are extra.
How long does the project take?
Design 1–2 weeks, fabrication 4–6 weeks, sea transit 16–20 days to Durban, then clearance and installation.
Do you provide the kitchen layout and drawings?
Yes. For complete kitchens we provide a 2D layout, equipment schedule, and gas, water, drain and power points at no charge once the order is confirmed.
Which approvals should the kitchen meet in South Africa?
Plan for SABS, NRCS for gas appliances, municipal health. We design to these and share technical sheets your consultant needs.
Do you offer maintenance after installation?
Yes: annual maintenance contracts with preventive visits, exhaust cleaning and spare parts through partners or scheduled service trips.