Office renovation and fit-out for F&B businesses

What F&B businesses need from office renovation and fit-out

• Kitchen layout planned around food flow, storage and wash areas
• Exhaust, ventilation, gas and grease trap works coordinated with specialists
• Electrical capacity for commercial kitchen equipment
• Durable, easy-to-clean finishes for floors, walls and counters
• Front-of-house design that fits the concept and seating plan
• A programme that works back from your target opening date

Questions to ask a provider

1. Which F&B fit-outs have you completed recently, and can we visit one?
2. How will you coordinate exhaust, gas and drainage works with the landlord and specialists?
3. Who handles the submissions and approvals needed before and after the works?
4. What happens to the timeline if an inspection finds something to fix?

Pitfalls to avoid

• Landlord fit-out rules for exhaust routing and grease traps can force late redesigns if not checked early
• Underestimating electrical load leads to costly upgrades after equipment arrives
• Fire safety works generally need SCDF plan approval through a Qualified Person before they start, so build this into the timeline

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