Tommy's Diner Production Facility

Creating a high-performance kitchen facility in a simple warehouse: that’s the challenge Tommy’s Diner in Escalquens (31) took on.
The goal: to quickly set up a reliable production facility to support its business, without having to undertake a major construction project.

To meet this requirement, LocaCuisines has rolled out a modular kitchen rental solution designed entirely for production—one that is compact, compliant, and immediately operational.

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Temporary kitchen facility: a fully equipped 36 m² kitchen integrated into a warehouse

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The project is based on a temporary 36 m² kitchen facility, designed as a fully self-contained temporary laboratory.

Unlike a traditional kitchen built into a building, everything here was custom-designed:

• Insulated modular structure installed inside the hangar
• Controlled sanitary conditions despite the building being unfinished
• Optimized setup for 3 people in production

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Actual layout of the cooking lab

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This kitchen lab was designed to support an efficient workflow for 200 covers per service:

• Cold preparation area: stainless steel countertops, refrigerated storage
• Cooking Area: Compact yet powerful equipment suitable for regular production
• Washing area: dedicated circuit to ensure forward motion
• Smooth flow of traffic between workstations to minimize wasted time

👉 Every square meter has been optimized to transform a small space into a professional production facility.

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Temporary Kitchen: Technical Performance on Par with a Permanent Kitchen

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This temporary kitchen is not a scaled-back version: it offers performance equivalent to that of a traditional setup.

Key Technical Specifications

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• Three-phase power supply rated for cooking equipment (up to 36 kVA)
• Integrated water system with pressure adjusted to production needs
• Connected wastewater management system with proper discharge
• Commercial range hood with an exhaust system that meets regulatory airflow requirements
• Equipment rented along with the kitchen and already set up

Security and Compliance

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• Food-grade stainless steel materials
• Washable and slip-resistant floor coverings
• Devices for fire safety :
  • appropriate fire extinguishers
  • emergency shutdown
• Compliance with HACCP Standards

The result: a modular kitchen that complies with regulations, is safe, and is ready for immediate use—even in an unequipped hangar.

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Temporary Lab: A Solution Designed for Actual Production

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This project isn't just a simple auxiliary kitchen. It's a true kitchen lab solution, designed to last and has been in operation since 2023.

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Suitable for a small team

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With only three people in the kitchen, ergonomics were essential:

• adjacent positions
• quick access to facilities
• reduction in unnecessary travel

👉 An organizational structure designed to maintain a steady production pace.

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Controlled capacity

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• 200 place settings per service
• Consistent production without overloading the equipment
• Precise sizing to avoid extra costs and efficiency losses

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Why is this modular kitchen a benchmark for professionals?

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This type of solution directly addresses the challenges faced by decision-makers (nursing homes, local governments, commercial food service providers):

“How can we continue to produce quickly without a suitable building?”

With this modular kitchen installed at Tommy’s Diner, LocaCuisines offers practical solutions:

✔ Quick setup in an unplanned environment (hangar)
✔ Kitchen lab immediately operational
✔ Full compliance with health and safety standards
✔ Maximum use of space (36 m²)
✔ Capacity suited for actual production (80 covers)

It is a reliable solution for maintaining or launching a business without interruption.

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A modular kitchen—but above all, a strategic production tool

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This project perfectly illustrates the benefits of a modular kitchen in the context of:

• establishment of a laboratory as part of an expansion of operations
• testing or development phase
• a quick solution without a major investment

LocaCuisines' strength: transforming a challenge (an empty warehouse) into a high-performance, code-compliant, and sustainable kitchen lab.

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Do you have a project involving a temporary lab or kitchen?

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Whether you're undergoing renovations, in the launch phase, or facing an emergency, renting a modular kitchen allows you to get back up and running right away.

👉 Check out our projects and request a personalized quote at locacuisines.fr.

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