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 Baltimore
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 | USD 45,548 (₹40,30,980) |
| Medium — 100 to 500 meals a day / 80–120 covers | ₹52,05,000 | USD 86,953 (₹76,95,333) |
| Large — 500 to 2,000 meals a day | ₹1,01,97,300 | USD 170,296 (₹1,50,71,161) |
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 New York / New Jersey, documents for customs.
- Handover and service — staff training, warranty and AMC.
Compliance in USA
Kitchens in Baltimore are checked against NSF/ANSI, UL / ETL listing, local health and fire code. Supply is 120 V / 208–240 V, 60 Hz and kitchens commonly run on Natural gas, propane. 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 Baltimore
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 Baltimore?
Our estimate for a small setup is about USD 45,548, medium about USD 86,953 and large about USD 170,296, 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 32–38 days to New York / New Jersey, 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 USA?
Plan for NSF/ANSI, UL / ETL listing, local health and fire code. 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.