Equipment for a school & college canteen
| Equipment | Standard model | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk Cooking Range | Single burner 600×600×450 mm, 3-ring 75 | ₹39,000 |
| Idli Steamer | 6 trays × 30 idlis, SS 304 | ₹42,000 |
| Chapati Plate & Puffer | 3 ft plate + puffer grill combined, 400–500 chapatis/hour | ₹36,500 |
| Bain Marie | 4 well GN 1/1, wet or dry heat | ₹50,500 |
| Cafeteria Tray Line | Tray slide, cutlery dispensers | ₹77,000 |
| Touch-free Sanitizer Station | Foot or sensor dispenser, SS 304 floor stand | ₹25,000 |
Landed setup cost in Nebraska
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 school & college canteen 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 Nebraska 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
- Spares and serviceBurners, valves, castors and filters stocked; service by our team in India and partners abroad.
- Export readySeaworthy crating, HS-coded invoices, certificate of origin and documents for customs.
- Design to handoverLayout drawings, fabrication, delivery, installation, gas and exhaust commissioning, and AMC.
- Since 2004Founded by Mr Dilip Potnis, with 35+ years of commercial kitchen experience behind the designs.
FAQs: School & College Canteen in Nebraska
What equipment does a school & college canteen need?
A typical school & college canteen needs bulk cooking range, idli steamer, chapati plate & puffer, bain marie, cafeteria tray line and touch-free sanitizer station, 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 school & college canteen in Nebraska?
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.
Do you offer maintenance after installation?
Yes: annual maintenance contracts with preventive visits, exhaust cleaning and spare parts through partners or scheduled service trips.