Equipment for a food court
| Equipment | Standard model | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Live Cooking Counter | 6 ft show counter with induction or gas hob | ₹98,000 |
| Kitchen Exhaust Hood | 10 ft wall canopy, baffle filters | ₹1,05,000 |
| Dosa Plate | 4 ft × 2 ft, 16 mm MS/cast-iron plate | ₹42,000 |
| Chinese Cooking Range | 2 burner, 1800×900×850 mm | ₹59,000 |
| Pick-up Counter with Heat Lamp | 6 ft pass with 3 heat lamps and ticket rail | ₹63,000 |
| LPG & PNG Gas Bank and Pipeline | 10-cylinder manifold or PNG skid, MS/copper pipeline | ₹2,10,000 |
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 | ₹6,06,300 | ZAR 186,907 (₹9,34,535) |
| Medium — 100 to 500 meals a day / 80–120 covers | ₹12,12,600 | ZAR 368,283 (₹18,41,414) |
| Large — 500 to 2,000 meals a day | ₹23,69,100 | ZAR 684,985 (₹34,24,927) |
Rates as of October 2026. Build your own list in the kitchen setup estimator.
How we deliver a food court 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
- 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: Food Court in Pretoria
What equipment does a food court need?
A typical food court needs live cooking counter, kitchen exhaust hood, dosa plate, Chinese cooking range, pick-up counter with heat lamp and LPG & PNG gas bank and pipeline, 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 food court in Pretoria?
Our estimate for a small setup is about ZAR 186,907, medium about ZAR 368,283 and large about ZAR 684,985, 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.