Equipment for a hotel kitchen
| Equipment | Standard model | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Cooking Range | 2 burner, 1800×900×850 mm | ₹59,000 |
| Continental Range with Oven | 4 open burners on gas oven, 900×900×850 mm | ₹1,01,000 |
| Tilting Bratt Pan | 80 L, 10 mm SS-clad base | ₹2,52,000 |
| Combi Oven | 10 GN 1/1 combi steamer — supply, install and commission | ₹9,10,000 |
| Walk-in Cold Room | 8×8×8 ft, 80 mm PUF panels | ₹5,04,000 |
| Kitchen Exhaust Hood | 10 ft wall canopy, baffle filters | ₹1,05,000 |
| Conveyor Dishwasher | 150–200 racks/hour, pre-wash | ₹13,30,000 |
| Buffet Counter | 8 ft, hot wells + cold well | ₹1,19,000 |
| Gas Tandoor | SS 304 drum, clay pot 24″ | ₹53,000 |
| Three Bowl Sink | 3 × 500×500×300 mm bowls, drain boards | ₹42,000 |
Landed setup cost in Nairobi
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 | ₹33,91,100 | KES 7,429,277 (₹50,89,055) |
| Medium — 100 to 500 meals a day / 80–120 covers | ₹67,82,200 | KES 14,595,766 (₹99,98,100) |
| Large — 500 to 2,000 meals a day | ₹1,31,10,600 | KES 28,210,740 (₹1,93,24,357) |
Rates as of October 2026. Build your own list in the kitchen setup estimator.
How we deliver a hotel 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 Mombasa, documents for customs.
- Handover and service — staff training, warranty and AMC.
Compliance in Kenya
Kitchens in Nairobi are checked against KEBS PVoC certificate, county health. Supply is 240 V / 415 V, 50 Hz and kitchens commonly run on LPG. We build hoods, gas trains and drainage to suit.
Why Fabrrinox Potnis
- Export readySeaworthy crating, HS-coded invoices, certificate of origin and documents for customs.
- Spares and serviceBurners, valves, castors and filters stocked; service by our team in India and partners abroad.
- 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: Hotel Kitchen in Nairobi
What equipment does a hotel kitchen need?
A typical hotel kitchen needs Chinese cooking range, Continental range with oven, tilting bratt pan, combi oven, walk-in cold room and kitchen exhaust hood, 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 hotel kitchen in Nairobi?
Our estimate for a small setup is about KES 7,429,277, medium about KES 14,595,766 and large about KES 28,210,740, 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 12–16 days to Mombasa, 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 Kenya?
Plan for KEBS PVoC certificate, county health. 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.