Bradbury kitchen specification

Construction

The Kitchen is part of a new building that was constructed in 2010 to a very modern design which fully complies with all the latest safety, sustainability and disability requirements. There is a serving hatch into the Bradbury Hall and easy level access to the street, Bradbury Hall, Meeting Room, Coffee Bar and the Church.

Kitchen Dimensions

Maximum dimensions including the space taken up by the fitted equipment:

• Width - 2.7 metres (9 feet).
• Length - 4.3 metres (14 feet).
• Height - 2.3 metres (7 feet).
• Usable Floor area - 6.25 square metres (67 square feet).

Kitchen Access

The kitchen is accessed from the main entrance lobby via a single door. There is a serving hatch between the Kitchen and the Bradbury Hall with a roller shutter. Access from the Main Hall is via a set of double doors in the lobby.

Coffee Making Facilities

Full coffee making facilities are provided, but we do not provide the milk or coffee! Kettles are not provided and must not be used in the kitchen. There is a coffee making area within the kitchen adjacent to the serving hatch. There is an automatic water heater capable of providing instant hot water for up 240 mugs of tea or coffee or 360 cups per hour. A separate sink is provided in the Coffee area for the emptying of cups and for hot and cold water.

Loose items available:

• China Mugs - 180.
• Cafétiers (12 cup) - 2.
• Selections of teapots.
• Selection of cutlery, bowls, jugs and plates for serving milk, sugar and biscuits.

Cooking and Heating of Food

• 5 ring gas hob.
• 2 fan assisted electric ovens.
• A 1000 watt commercial microwave oven.

Fridge

A fridge is provided for the temporary storage of food during your event.

Preparation Serving Equipment

The following items of loose equipment are available:

• Side Plates - 120.
• Dinner Plates -120.
• Desert Bowls - 120.
• Knives - 150.
• Forks - 150.
• Desert Spoons - 150.
• Tea Spoons - 40.
• Selection of saucepans.
• Selection of serving dishes.
• Selection of food preparation and serving cutlery.

Catering - Additional Charge

We can arrange catering for your event from just coffee or a buffet lunch to a full sit down meal.

Dish Washing

A commercial dish washer is provided with a 2 or 3 minute wash cycle. This machine will work continuously all day, after an initial warm up time of 15 minutes Detergent and rinse-aid for the dishwasher is provided which is via an automatic feed.

Hot Water

There is a continuous supply of hot water available at the main sink for the washing of dishes but we would prefer you to use the dishwasher at all times. Washing up liquid and drying cloths are provided.

Catering Items - Additional Charge

We can provide the following items upon request:

• Lining Table Cloths
• Paper Table cloths
• Black Bin Liners
• Hostess Heated Trolleys

Personal Hygiene

There is a separate hand wash basin with a soap dispenser for the washing of your hands during food preparation.

First Aid

A First Aid Kit suitable for Kitchens is supplied.

Power Outlets

There are 5 x Double 13 amp Socket Outlets positioned around the Kitchen.

Cleaning

Basic kitchen cleaning materials are provided.

Waste Disposal

Separate bins are provided for the re-cycling of as much waste as possible.

Ventilation

There is manually operated window to provide natural ventilation. A cooker hood with extract fan is provided for forced ventilation.

Heating

Heating is provided via a fan assisted radiator which will maintain a constant temperature of 20°C. The heating, if required, is automatically activated upon first entry to the Kitchen.

Windows

There is a manually operated window.