Equipment for a hospital kitchen
| Equipment | Standard model | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Jacketed Kettle | 100 L, SS 304 inner shell | ₹2,94,000 |
| Hospital Food Trolley | Heated, 24 compartments | ₹91,000 |
| Ward Pantry Unit | 6 ft pantry with sink, boiler | ₹1,33,000 |
| Utensil Sterilizer | Steam or UV cabinet, 3 shelves | ₹77,000 |
| Hand Wash Sink | Wall-mounted, knee | ₹12,600 |
| Walk-in Cold Room | 8×8×8 ft, 80 mm PUF panels | ₹5,04,000 |
Landed setup cost in California
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 hospital 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 California 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
- Own factoryBuilt at our MIDC Pawane, Navi Mumbai plant: you deal with the manufacturer, not a trader.
- SS 304 as standardFood-contact surfaces in SS 304, with SS 316 for coastal, marine and chemical environments.
- Since 2004Founded by Mr Dilip Potnis, with 35+ years of commercial kitchen experience behind the designs.
- Design to handoverLayout drawings, fabrication, delivery, installation, gas and exhaust commissioning, and AMC.
FAQs: Hospital Kitchen in California
What equipment does a hospital kitchen need?
A typical hospital kitchen needs steam jacketed kettle, hospital food trolley, ward pantry unit, utensil sterilizer, hand wash sink and walk-in cold room, 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 hospital kitchen in California?
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.
Can you work with our architect or consultant?
Yes. We work from consultant drawings, submit shop drawings for approval and coordinate with MEP contractors on site.