Equipment for a corporate cafeteria
| Equipment | Standard model | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Live Cooking Counter | 6 ft show counter with induction or gas hob | ₹98,000 |
| Bain Marie | 4 well GN 1/1, wet or dry heat | ₹50,500 |
| Salad Bar | 6 GN 1/3 chilled, sneeze guard | ₹1,12,000 |
| Coffee Counter | 6 ft with knock box, grinder shelf | ₹84,000 |
| Cafeteria Tray Line | Tray slide, cutlery dispensers | ₹77,000 |
| Hood-type Dishwasher | 60 racks/hour, 85 °C final rinse | ₹3,64,000 |
Landed setup cost in Washington
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 | ₹9,72,400 | USD 18,632 (₹16,48,932) |
| Medium — 100 to 500 meals a day / 80–120 covers | ₹19,44,800 | USD 35,978 (₹31,84,097) |
| Large — 500 to 2,000 meals a day | ₹38,18,400 | USD 66,644 (₹58,97,975) |
Rates as of October 2026. Build your own list in the kitchen setup estimator.
How we deliver a corporate cafeteria 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 Washington 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: Corporate Cafeteria in Washington
What equipment does a corporate cafeteria need?
A typical corporate cafeteria needs live cooking counter, bain marie, salad bar, coffee counter, cafeteria tray line and hood-type dishwasher, 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 corporate cafeteria in Washington?
Our estimate for a small setup is about USD 18,632, medium about USD 35,978 and large about USD 66,644, 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.