Munday & Cramer successfully delivered a comprehensive kitchen refurbishment project for Hamstel Infant School & Nursery following a fire incident. Working on behalf of Portico Academy Trust, we managed the complete insurance reinstatement, transforming fire-damaged facilities back into a fully operational, compliant commercial kitchen in time for the new school term.

The Challenge

Following a fire incident in the school kitchen, the facility required complete reinstatement to restore essential catering services for pupils and staff. The project demanded:

• Fast-track delivery during the summer holiday period
• Coordination of multiple specialist contractors and suppliers
• Full compliance with commercial kitchen and fire safety regulations
• Minimal disruption to the school’s operational schedule

Our Solution

We delivered a comprehensive turnkey refurbishment programme, managing all aspects from initial strip-out through to final handover:

Reinstatement Works:

• Complete strip-out and specialist deep clean of all fire-damaged areas
• Installation of brand-new commercial kitchen equipment to the highest standards
• Full replacement of wall and floor finishes throughout affected areas
• New internal and external doors with fire-rated specifications for enhanced safety

Services & Systems Upgrade:

• Upgraded mechanical and electrical services throughout
• Modern LED lighting installation for improved energy efficiency
• Enhanced ventilation systems ensuring optimal air quality
• Integration of new intruder alarm and fire alarm systems

Project Scope: The works encompassed the main kitchen, dry store, locker room, disabled WC, and storage areas, alongside professional external cladding repairs. All catering equipment was supplied by Court Catering Equipment Ltd to commercial standards.

Project Delivery

Working collaboratively with Mayland Contracts, we successfully completed the project throughout the summer period. Our careful planning and coordination ensured the school returned to a fully compliant, safe, and operational kitchen facility for the start of the new academic term.

The Result

Hamstel Infant School now benefits from a modern, fully compliant commercial kitchen that exceeds current safety standards. The successful delivery of this fast-track project means the school can continue providing essential meal services to pupils and staff without interruption.