Equipment for a cafes & coffee shops
| Equipment | Standard model | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee Counter | 6 ft with knock box, grinder shelf | ₹84,000 |
| Display Chiller | Curved glass, 6 ft | ₹1,05,000 |
| Convection Oven | 5 tray GN 1/1, fan-forced | ₹1,68,000 |
| Under-counter Refrigerator | 2 door, 1500×750 mm | ₹84,000 |
| Hand Wash Sink | Wall-mounted, knee | ₹12,600 |
| Juice Counter | 5 ft, sink | ₹67,000 |
Landed setup cost in Thimphu
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 | ₹6,37,200 | BTN 775,780 (₹7,75,780) |
| Medium — 100 to 500 meals a day / 80–120 covers | ₹12,74,400 | BTN 1,543,114 (₹15,43,114) |
| Large — 500 to 2,000 meals a day | ₹25,48,800 | BTN 3,043,827 (₹30,43,827) |
Rates as of October 2026. Build your own list in the kitchen setup estimator.
How we deliver a cafes & coffee shops 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 Road via Phuentsholing, documents for customs.
- Handover and service — staff training, warranty and AMC.
Compliance in Bhutan
Kitchens in Thimphu are checked against BSB. Supply is 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz and kitchens commonly run on LPG, electric. We build hoods, gas trains and drainage to suit.
Why Fabrrinox Potnis
- 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.
- SS 304 as standardFood-contact surfaces in SS 304, with SS 316 for coastal, marine and chemical environments.
- Own factoryBuilt at our MIDC Pawane, Navi Mumbai plant: you deal with the manufacturer, not a trader.
FAQs: Cafes & Coffee Shops in Thimphu
What equipment does a cafes & coffee shops need?
A typical cafes & coffee shops needs coffee counter, display chiller, convection oven, under-counter refrigerator, hand wash sink and juice counter, 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 cafes & coffee shops in Thimphu?
Our estimate for a small setup is about BTN 775,780, medium about BTN 1,543,114 and large about BTN 3,043,827, 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 8–10 by road days to Road via Phuentsholing, 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 Bhutan?
Plan for BSB. 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.