Equipment for a centralised kitchen
| Equipment | Standard model | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Jacketed Kettle | 100 L, SS 304 inner shell | ₹2,94,000 |
| Tilting Bratt Pan | 80 L, 10 mm SS-clad base | ₹2,52,000 |
| Rice Steam Cooking Cabinet | 6 tray, 60 kg rice per batch | ₹1,19,000 |
| 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 |
| Automatic Roti Machine | 1,000–1 | ₹4,48,000 |
| Vegetable Cutting Machine | 300 kg/hour, 5 discs for slicing | ₹53,000 |
| Conveyor Dishwasher | 150–200 racks/hour, pre-wash | ₹13,30,000 |
Landed setup cost in Addis Ababa
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 | ETB 7,448,313 (₹46,17,954) |
| Medium — 100 to 500 meals a day / 80–120 covers | ₹52,05,000 | ETB 14,295,944 (₹88,63,485) |
| Large — 500 to 2,000 meals a day | ₹1,01,97,300 | ETB 28,034,094 (₹1,73,81,138) |
Rates as of October 2026. Build your own list in the kitchen setup estimator.
How we deliver a centralised 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 Djibouti + road to Addis Ababa, documents for customs.
- Handover and service — staff training, warranty and AMC.
Compliance in Ethiopia
Kitchens in Addis Ababa are checked against ECAE, EFDA. Supply is 220 V / 380 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: Centralised Kitchen in Addis Ababa
What equipment does a centralised kitchen need?
A typical centralised kitchen needs steam jacketed kettle, tilting bratt pan, rice steam cooking cabinet, blast chiller, walk-in cold room and automatic roti machine, 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 centralised kitchen in Addis Ababa?
Our estimate for a small setup is about ETB 7,448,313, medium about ETB 14,295,944 and large about ETB 28,034,094, 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 20–26 days to Djibouti + road to Addis Ababa, 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 Ethiopia?
Plan for ECAE, EFDA. 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.