Equipment for a military kitchen
| Equipment | Standard model | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Military Field Kitchen | Mobile kitchen for 500 troops, multi-fuel burners | ₹25,20,000 |
| Mobile Kitchen Trailer | Towable kitchen trailer with generator and water | ₹33,60,000 |
| Steam Jacketed Kettle | 100 L, SS 304 inner shell | ₹2,94,000 |
| Bulk Cooking Range | Single burner 600×600×450 mm, 3-ring 75 | ₹39,000 |
| Automatic Roti Machine | 1,000–1 | ₹4,48,000 |
| Walk-in Cold Room | 8×8×8 ft, 80 mm PUF panels | ₹5,04,000 |
Landed setup cost in Thimphu
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 | ₹26,02,500 | BTN 3,102,223 (₹31,02,223) |
| Medium — 100 to 500 meals a day / 80–120 covers | ₹52,05,000 | BTN 6,024,846 (₹60,24,846) |
| Large — 500 to 2,000 meals a day | ₹1,01,97,300 | BTN 11,805,722 (₹1,18,05,722) |
Rates as of October 2026. Build your own list in the kitchen setup estimator.
How we deliver a military 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 Road via Phuentsholing, documents for customs.
- Handover and service — staff training, warranty and AMC.
Compliance in Bhutan
Kitchens in Thimphu are checked against BSB. Supply is 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz and kitchens commonly run on LPG, electric. 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: Military Kitchen in Thimphu
What equipment does a military kitchen need?
A typical military kitchen needs military field kitchen, mobile kitchen trailer, steam jacketed kettle, bulk cooking range, automatic roti machine 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 military kitchen in Thimphu?
Our estimate for a small setup is about BTN 3,102,223, medium about BTN 6,024,846 and large about BTN 11,805,722, 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 8–10 by road days to Road via Phuentsholing, 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 Bhutan?
Plan for BSB. 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.