Preparation Area
Preparation spaces made for speed, comfort, and hygiene
Prep areas are the engine room of any commercial kitchen. We build work tables, sinks, and shelving that support organised mise en place, cleaner ingredient handling, and a smoother service rhythm.
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Stainless Steel Work Table with Single Undershelf
SPEC: SS-304 / CUSTOM
Stainless Steel Work Table with Double Undershelves
SPEC: SS-304 / CUSTOM
Stainless Steel Double Bowl Sink
SPEC: SS-304 / CUSTOM
Stainless Steel Single Bowl Sink
SPEC: SS-304 / CUSTOM
Stainless Steel Single Wall Shelf
SPEC: SS-304 / CUSTOM
Stainless Steel Double Wall Shelf
SPEC: SS-304 / CUSTOM
Buying Guide
Preparation Area Equipment in Kenya — What to Know
What this line covers
Preparation area products include work tables with undershelves, sink stations, and wall shelving. They help kitchens create a well-organised food prep zone without wasting valuable floor space.
Why it matters
The right prep layout improves hygiene, reduces clutter, and keeps essential tools close to the chef. In Kenyan commercial kitchens, this can make a major difference in service speed and consistency.
Best for
Restaurants, bakeries, hotels, schools, catering businesses, and production kitchens that need practical stainless steel prep infrastructure.
Also searched as stainless steel work tables, stainless steel tables, prep benches, working kitchen tables, stainless benches and stainless steel tables with sink.
Choosing a Stainless Steel Work Table
Work table specification comes down to three things: the depth you can afford in the aisle, the gauge under the load you will put on it, and whether you need undershelf storage or clear leg room.
- 600 mm depth suits a tight galley; 700–750 mm is the comfortable standard
- 900 mm working height suits most operators; we adjust it on request
- A single undershelf holds containers; double undershelves double dry storage in the same footprint
- Specify a heavier gauge where you will chop, bone or use a bench mixer
- Add an upstand where the table meets a wall to stop spillage running behind
Work Table With Sink, or Separate?
Combining a prep sink into the table run saves floor space and keeps washing next to cutting, which shortens the prep cycle. Keep them separate where raw and ready-to-eat preparation must be physically divided for HACCP.
Wall Shelves and Overshelves
Wall shelves lift ingredients and light equipment off the working surface without consuming floor area — usually the cheapest way to recover bench space in a cramped kitchen. An overshelf mounted on the table itself does the same where the wall is unavailable.
Preparation Area Price Guide — Indicative KES Ranges
Ranges reflect fabricated Grade 201 | 304 stainless steel at typical commercial specification. Final quotes depend on size, gauge, grade and site conditions.
| Item | Indicative range | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Work table, single undershelf | KES 22,000 – 42,000 | Length, depth, gauge |
| Work table, double undershelves | KES 28,000 – 48,000 | Length and shelf count |
| Prep sink, single bowl | KES 18,000 – 34,000 | Bowl size and drainer |
| Prep sink, double bowl | KES 26,000 – 46,000 | Bowl count and length |
| Wall shelf, single or double | KES 8,000 – 22,000 | Length and tier count |
Preparation Area — Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a stainless steel work table cost in Kenya?
A fabricated work table with a single undershelf runs about KES 22,000 to 42,000 depending on length, depth and gauge. Double-undershelf tables run KES 28,000 to 48,000. All are Grade 201 | 304 stainless steel, built to your measured length.
What is the standard height for a commercial prep table?
900 mm to the work surface suits most operators and matches the height of typical commercial equipment beside it. We adjust it where a team is consistently taller or shorter, or where the table must align with an existing run.
Which stainless steel gauge should a work table be?
Heavier gauge where the surface takes impact — chopping, boning, bench mixers — and lighter gauge is adequate for assembly, plating and dry handling. Paying for heavy gauge across a whole kitchen when only one bench takes load is a common overspend.
Can you make a stainless steel table with a sink built in?
Yes. A combined table-and-sink run saves floor space and shortens the prep cycle. We fabricate it as one welded unit with no seam for debris to collect in, which is easier to keep clean than two units pushed together.
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