School cafeteria with a dining room in Béziers

As part of the renovation of its school cafeteria, the Lycée Henri IV in Béziers faced a critical challenge for a public school: maintaining the production of 800 meals per service without interruption, while carrying out major renovations on its central kitchen.

LocaCuisines’ solution: a complete modular kitchen rental, designed as a true temporary production unit that integrates seamlessly with existing food service operations.

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A Temporary Solution: Installing a Temporary Kitchen in a School Setting

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To ensure uninterrupted service, LocaCuisines has set up a 486 m² temporary kitchen facility, entirely dedicated to food production for the high school. This solution directly addresses the challenges faced by school districts during school cafeteria renovations, where the goal is simple yet critical: to continue serving meals without interruption.

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Key points of the installation:

• Fully equipped production kitchen installed on site
• Drinking water and wastewater connections sized for 800 covers per service
• Increased electrical power suitable for professional cooking equipment
• Full Compliance with Fire Safety Regulations
• Strict adherence to HACCP protocols and forward processing

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An enhanced engineering phase with preliminary technical site visits

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Prior to installation, the Site Manager conducted several technical site visits to verify all requirements:

• Logistics Access and Crane Operations
• available electrical capacity
• water supply and drain connections
• student and staff traffic flow
• Integration into an existing school campus

This planning phase is essential to ensure that a solution can be implemented during construction work in a school kitchen without disrupting operations.

It ensures that the modular, transportable kitchen for schools is fully operational as soon as it is put into service.

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Modular, portable kitchen for schools: a solution ready for production on day one

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LocaCuisines has integrated its ecosystem MyLocaCuisines to ensure immediate setup as soon as the keys are handed over.

All of the equipment was pre-assembled and tested in advance:

• professional cooking equipment (ovens, sauté pans, stovetops)
• positive and negative temperature refrigeration equipment
• distribution line and self-service
• preparation equipment
• Complete industrial laundry facility

The result: a kitchen that's ready to go right away, with no ramp-up period.

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Temporary Kitchen for a High School: Providing 800 Meals Without Interruption

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Henri IV High School thus has a temporary high school kitchen that is perfectly sized to handle daily food production.

This organization guarantees:

• 800 meals per shift served without interruption
• Consistency in menus and nutritional requirements
• food safety standards equivalent to those of a permanent kitchen
• smooth workflow for food service teams

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Temporary Cafeteria with Dining Hall: A Comprehensive Plan

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In addition to the production facilities, a full-fledged temporary cafeteria with a dining hall has been set up.

It includes:

• a production area (cooking, preparation)
• cold storage rooms
• a washing area
• a distribution area of 70 square meters
• a dining room

This setup ensures a consistent dining experience despite the construction work.

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An Integrated Digital Companion to Ensure Safe Operations

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Key innovation of the project: the integration of a LocaCuisines Digital Companion directly into the kitchen.

This tool is available to all our customers and allows them to centralize all information that is critical to their teams:

• user manuals for all equipment
• Direct access to LocaCuisines contacts (technical support, sales, project managers, etc.)
• Real-time monitoring of cold storage temperatures
• technical documentation for the kitchen (layout plans, electrical diagrams, etc.)

This system enhances operational safety and reduces operational risks, particularly in temporary kitchen settings. Customers can also ask us to include documents such as menus, hygiene standards to be followed, work schedules, and more.

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Comprehensive technical expertise serving local governments

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Every installation is based on rigorous engineering:

• electrical power rated for simultaneous loads
• Water and drainage systems designed for high production volumes
• Modules compliant with ERP, SSI, and fire safety standards
• Strict compliance with HACCP requirements for institutional food service
• modularity that allows for adaptation to different construction phases

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A reliable solution for regions, counties, and schools

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For public officials, the priority is clear: to ensure service continuity during the construction work without compromising food safety or the quality of meals.

LocaCuisines' modular kitchen rental service addresses this challenge with a comprehensive, proven, and secure solution.

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Conclusion: End-to-End Service Continuity Under Control

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The project at the Lycée Henri IV in Béziers demonstrates that a temporary cafeteria with a dining hall can operate to the same high standards as a permanent facility.

Thanks to the combination of:

• structured preliminary engineering
• MyLocaCuisines equipment, ready to use
• an integrated Digital Companion
• and quick on-site installation

The provision of 800 meals per day is ensured without interruption.

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Are you planning a school kitchen renovation project?

LocaCuisines works with local governments, regions, and departments to implement secure, modular kitchen rental solutions that are ready for immediate use.

👉 Contact us to learn more about modular kitchens

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