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 New Zealand
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 | NZD 27,587 (₹14,48,341) |
| Medium — 100 to 500 meals a day / 80–120 covers | ₹19,44,800 | NZD 52,109 (₹27,35,706) |
| Large — 500 to 2,000 meals a day | ₹38,18,400 | NZD 97,375 (₹51,12,172) |
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 Auckland, documents for customs.
- Handover and service — staff training, warranty and AMC.
Compliance in New Zealand
Kitchens in New Zealand are checked against Gas certification, MPI food rules. Supply is 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz and kitchens commonly run on Natural gas, LPG. We build hoods, gas trains and drainage to suit.
Why Fabrrinox Potnis
- 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.
- 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.
FAQs: Hospital Kitchen in New Zealand
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 New Zealand?
Our estimate for a small setup is about NZD 27,587, medium about NZD 52,109 and large about NZD 97,375, 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 26–32 days to Auckland, 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 New Zealand?
Plan for Gas certification, MPI food rules. 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.