Design + Build

COMMERCIAL KITCHEN DESIGN & BUILD

Much More Than Just a Website

At KaTom, we're more than a leading restaurant equipment supplier. Our in-house Design + Build team brings decades of foodservice, architectural, and operational experience to help you plan, visualize, and execute a commercial kitchen that works flawlessly from day one. With advanced technology, industry-leading software, and a team that cares about your success, we turn ideas into fully functional spaces.

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From Blueprint to Build

Do you need a quote for a foodservice equipment and supplies project? Let us take your next endeavor from blueprint to turnkey! You can contact us by email at projects@katom.com, or via the submission form below. Our team will get back to you as quickly as possible with more information.

Step 1

Discover & Define

We learn your menu, workflow, concept, and must-have equipment to define an accurate scope.

Step 2

Design & Visualization

We create digital layouts, renderings, and utility plans using industry-standard design software.

Step 3

Specification & Procurement

We identify the right equipment and brands for your performance, budget, and operational needs.

Step 4

Installation & Closeout

Our in-house team coordinates delivery, installation, and final punch list to ensure a smooth opening.

SOFTWARE WE USE

Our Software

Our design team uses Building Information Modeling and Autodesk Revit 4D tools to create and manage digital models of existing and future facilities. With advanced technology and industry-leading software, we turn ideas into fully functional spaces that work flawlessly from day one.

Autodesk
Revit
Autocad
Oculus
Enscape
Autoquotes

Project Scale Capabilities

KaTom manages projects of every size, from single-kitchen buildouts for independent operators to full-scale, multi-unit rollouts for established or growing brands. Our team tackles renovations, new builds, and complex, phased implementations, ensuring each space is optimized for long-term performance.

Whether a client needs turnkey design packages or coordination across multiple locations, KaTom delivers dependable results backed by industry expertise.

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Partnering with Architects and Contractors

KaTom works closely with architects, general contractors, and engineering teams to ensure every phase of the project aligns—from the earliest drawings through final installation. By integrating equipment specifications, utility requirements, and workflow considerations directly into the construction documents, we help prevent redesigns, discrepancies, and costly delays.

Value Engineering Options

KaTom is committed to providing the right equipment, not the most expensive. We excel at identifying cost-effective alternatives that deliver the required durability and performance, which is especially valuable for public-sector, education, and municipal projects that must justify every dollar. By matching needs with smart, efficient solutions, KaTom helps clients maximize their budget without sacrificing quality.

OUR WORK IN ACTION

Foodservice Design Case Studies

Take a closer look at how our Foodservice Equipment Specialists support customers through planning, layout, and installation. Explore examples of our professional restaurant design work.

KaTom Outfits Wellstar with Modern Hospital Kitchen Icon
KaTom Outfits Wellstar with Modern Hospital Kitchen

Discover how KaTom executed a complex hospital kitchen equipment installation for Wellstar Kennestone, supporting room service and high-volume dining.

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KaTom Helps Outfit Moxy Atlanta Downtown's Concepts

Learn how KaTom partnered with Emerge Hospitality Group to outfit a downtown Atlanta hotel with a rooftop bar and world-famous breakfast concept.

KaTom Outfits Fine-Dining Concept at Big Sky Resort Icon
KaTom Outfits Fine-Dining Concept at Big Sky Resort

Learn how KaTom helped outfit M, an innovative fine dining concept, housing the Alinea Group in Montana's Big Sky Resort.

KaTom Outfits New Barbecue Restaurant On Gay Street Icon
KaTom Outfits New Barbecue Restaurant On Gay Street

KaTom partnered with Humble Hog owner Ben Grice to navigate opening a barbecue concept in downtown Knoxville, providing custom equipment and design assistance.

KaTom Helps Kennedy Concepts Scale up Casual Dining in South Knoxville Icon
KaTom Helps Kennedy Concepts Scale up Casual Dining in South Knoxville

A new restaurant in South Knoxville, Mimosas was built by Chad Kennedy of Kennedy Concepts with help from KaTom's design and strategic accounts teams.

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KaTom Equips Chattanooga Airport’s New Dining Experience

KaTom partnered with a Chattanooga Airport restaurant to install modern equipment, streamline operations, and support a successful grand opening.

Industries We Serve

Restaurants

Schools & Universities

Specialty Shops

Institutions

Hotels

Mom & Pop Shops

C Stores

Correctional Facilities

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Areas Served

KaTom Design + Build supports commercial kitchen projects across the United States. From single-location startups to multi-unit national operations, our team manages design, procurement, and installation with the same level of expertise regardless of location.

The Southeast
The West Coast
The Mid-Atlantic
New England
The Midwest
The Mountain West
The Southwest
Gulf Coast Region

Why Choose KaTom

Backed by decades of industry experience, KaTom's team can guide you through every step of your project, from idea to implementation.

Decades of Experience

Our team brings extensive foodservice, architectural, and operational expertise to every project.

National Reach

We support commercial kitchen projects across all 50 states and government facilities nationwide.

In-House Teams

From design to installation, our dedicated specialists manage every phase of your project.

Advanced Design Tools

We use industry-leading BIM software and VR technology to visualize your space before construction.

Project Coordination

Seamless collaboration with architects, contractors, and engineering teams keeps your project on track.

Proven Results

A long list of successful projects and satisfied clients recommend our team for a reason.

What Our Clients Say

I really appreciate that the field team was able to come in and work with what they had. Being able to do that in the field, make those adjustments, get everything here on a ridiculously short timeline out to the middle of nowhere in Montana, I think, speaks volumes.

The customer service was still there after I wrote the checks.

Charley is one call away. If something's wrong and you need something and you have an issue, he picks up the phone. You know, he knows the details, he knows what's going on in the jobs, and he's helpful.

KaTom's partnership was seamless... the attentiveness of the team made that as smooth as can be.

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