Equipment for a restaurant kitchen
| Equipment | Standard model | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Cooking Range | 2 burner, 1800×900×850 mm | ₹59,000 |
| Indian Cooking Range | 3 burner, 1800×750×450 mm low-height | ₹47,500 |
| Gas Tandoor | SS 304 drum, clay pot 24″ | ₹53,000 |
| Under-counter Refrigerator | 2 door, 1500×750 mm | ₹84,000 |
| Kitchen Exhaust Hood | 10 ft wall canopy, baffle filters | ₹1,05,000 |
| SS Work Table | 1800×750×850 mm, 18 SWG top | ₹19,600 |
| Three Bowl Sink | 3 × 500×500×300 mm bowls, drain boards | ₹42,000 |
| Pick-up Counter with Heat Lamp | 6 ft pass with 3 heat lamps and ticket rail | ₹63,000 |
Landed setup cost in Durban
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 | ₹8,93,300 | ZAR 266,063 (₹13,30,316) |
| Medium — 100 to 500 meals a day / 80–120 covers | ₹17,86,600 | ZAR 504,451 (₹25,22,255) |
| Large — 500 to 2,000 meals a day | ₹35,53,600 | ZAR 966,156 (₹48,30,778) |
Rates as of October 2026. Build your own list in the kitchen setup estimator.
How we deliver a restaurant 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 Durban, documents for customs.
- Handover and service — staff training, warranty and AMC.
Compliance in South Africa
Kitchens in Durban 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
- 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.
- Spares and serviceBurners, valves, castors and filters stocked; service by our team in India and partners abroad.
FAQs: Restaurant Kitchen in Durban
What equipment does a restaurant kitchen need?
A typical restaurant kitchen needs Chinese cooking range, Indian cooking range, gas tandoor, under-counter refrigerator, kitchen exhaust hood and SS work table, 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 restaurant kitchen in Durban?
Our estimate for a small setup is about ZAR 266,063, medium about ZAR 504,451 and large about ZAR 966,156, 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.