Design + Build: Hospital Kitchens

Commercial Kitchen Specialists

Hospital Design & Build Specialists

KaTom is your trusted partner for designing and building commercial kitchens for any hospital. Our expert team handles layout design, equipment planning, sourcing, and installation with efficiency and accuracy.

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Why KaTom

Why Choose KaTom for Your Hospital Project?

KaTom provides end-to-end guidance for new builds, expansions, and remodels. Our team understands the operational needs of hospitals and focuses on workflow, safety, and efficiency to deliver exceptional results.

Clear Planning

From concept to completion with detailed project roadmaps

CAD Drawings & Specs

Professional drawings and specification packages

National Supply

Equipment supply and logistics across the nation

Safe Facilities

Designs consider safety and comfort

Expert Project Managers

Industry-trained professionals guiding your project

End-to-End Support

From the first call through final installation

Our Deliverables

What We Deliver for Your Hospital

Expect practical, predictable, and efficiency-based outcomes. Our comprehensive service ensures every aspect of your commercial kitchen project is handled with expertise and precision.

  • Full kitchen layout design
  • Mechanical and utility coordination
  • Food service equipment selection
  • Budget planning and value engineering
  • Delivery, staging, and installation support
  • Coordination with contractors, architects, and inspectors
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Our Process

How Our Design & Build Process Works

A high-level walkthrough from first call to sign-off. Our proven process ensures clean, action-focused results.

Step 1

Discovery & Needs Review

We collect menu requirements, volume expectations, staffing workflow, and any hospital-specific operational details to understand your unique needs.

Step 2

Layout & Equipment Planning

Creation of layout drawings and recommended equipment lists built around space, budget, and workflow for optimal functionality.

Step 3

Review & Refinement

KaTom collaborates with you and your general contractor to finalize plans, utility needs, and the specification package.

Step 4

Sourcing & Coordination

We handle pricing, orders, delivery timelines, and vendor coordination while keeping you updated every step of the way.

Step 5

Installation Support & Final Checks

We work with installers to ensure equipment arrives correctly, fits the plan, and is ready for final inspection.

TAILORED SOLUTIONS

Tailored Solutions for Any Hospital

Each hospital has distinct needs, and KaTom adapts the design approach accordingly. We understand the common requirements specific to hospital operations, from durability and efficiency to brand consistency across multiple locations. Our solutions are built to support both guest experience and back-of-house performance.

Common Hospital Requirements

  • Service volume patterns
  • Storage and prep capacity
  • Utility constraints in existing buildings
  • Multi-station workflows
  • Food safety and sanitation needs
  • Equipment durability demands

Examples of Spaces We Design

Main Kitchen
Satellite Service Areas
Beverage Stations
Banquet & Event Prep Zones
Grab and Go Retail Areas
Mobile or Off-site Service

DESIGNING FOR YOUR TEAM, PATIENTS, & GUESTS

Smart Hospital Kitchen Designs

The KaTom team works with customers to produce layouts and make equipment selections that create healthy, safe, and efficient hospital foodservice facilities.

Proper Clearances

Adequate spacing for safety and efficiency

Ventilation Placement

Strategic hood and exhaust positioning

Utility Needs

Electrical, gas, and plumbing coordination

Handwash Stations

Convenient placement and easy access

Temperature Control

Holding equipment for food safety

ADA Compliant

Accessible walk paths and access points

Equipment Planning

Equipment Planning for Hospitals

KaTom provides complete equipment packages tailored to your operation. Our expertise ensures you get the right equipment for your specific needs.

Cooking Equipment

Ranges, ovens, fryers, grills, and more

Dishroom Solutions

Commercial dishwashers and sanitization

Smallwares & Tabletop

As needed for your operation

Beverage Systems

Coffee, dispensers, and bar equipment

Serving Lines & Buffet

Hot and cold food service equipment

Refrigeration & Cold Storage

Walk-ins, reach-ins, and display cases

Worktables & Shelving

Prep tables, storage, and organization

Project Types

Project Types We Handle

Whatever your project scope, KaTom has the expertise and resources to deliver exceptional results

New construction

Kitchen expansion

Equipment upgrades

Facility remodels

High-volume workflow redesigns

Multi-location standardization

Portfolio

See Our Work

Explore project examples that showcase the direct impact of proper layout, workflow planning, and equipment choices.

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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.

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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.

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KaTom helps Knoxville Smokies Outfit New Stadium

Learn how KaTom partnered with the Knoxville Smokies baseball team to design and install equipment for their new downtown stadium.

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Vol Dining Turns to KaTom Restaurant Supply for Big Orange Upgrades

KaTom Restaurant Supply and UTK Dining join forces to usher in a new chapter of on-campus foodservice

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KaTom helps Kern’s Food Hall Bring New Dining Experience to Knoxville

KaTom Restaurant Supply helps transform historic Kern's Bakery into Kern's Food Hall—a new dining, retail, and event space invigorating South Knoxville.

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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.

Get Started

Start Your Hospital Design & Build Project

KaTom is ready to help you plan a safe, efficient, well-equipped commercial kitchen. Our service supports budgets, timelines, and real-world workflows.

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design@katom.com

Headquarters

Kodak, Tennessee

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