Education / Permanent modular
PKL designs, builds and installs permanent modular kitchen facilities for schools, academies and local authorities. Each building is constructed off-site to permanent specification and installed with minimal disruption to the school day.
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Permanent modular kitchens and dining facilities
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Education case studies
Primary schools, secondary academies and local authorities that have improved mealtimes with permanent modular facilities.
PrimaryHighland Council, Scotland
A cramped 1960s kitchen replaced with a modern kitchen and a dining space with natural light, built to Scottish building regulations.
"The children are much happier coming in for meals now and being in a nicer environment."Diana Mearns, Assistant CookRead the case study
SecondaryNewbury Academy Trust, approximately 1,350 pupils
A new Food Cube in a courtyard reduced pressure on the main servery and significantly reduced lunchtime queues.
"They did a lovely design for us, listened to our needs, and the installation just went so smoothly."Melissa Turnham, Compliance OfficerRead the case study
AcademyHarlow, Essex, ages 11 to 16
With a 35 minute lunch break, a walk-in servery beside the outdoor seating now serves students within minutes.
"The presence of the Food Cube has not only reduced the size of our queues..."Andrew Saunders, Catering ManagerRead the case study
PreparatoryMoreton-in-Marsh, ages 3 to 13
A timber-clad caf� and dining facility combining kitchen, servery and dining, ready for trial runs before the September term.
"It was very safe which was the thing that stood out for me."Paul Coles, Head of OperationsRead the case study
PrimaryNapton-on-the-Hill, Warwickshire
Meals previously delivered in thermal boxes are now cooked on site, on a 55 sqm plot that once held a bike store.
"Food is fresher and healthier, menus and specific requirements can be catered for."Mr Brine, HeadteacherRead the case study
Local authorityManchester City Council, East Didsbury
The council's cost models found a permanent specification modular facility the most financially and operationally appropriate option. The brick exterior matches the existing school.
Read the case study"The feedback has been extremely positive, the kitchen is clean, clear, bright and well laid out... All previous issues have been resolved by the move into the PKL pod."Ceri Gibbon, Headteacher, Baden Powell Primary School
"We've had a fabulous time with PKL. The whole team here has been very happy with delivery, it's all been to time; they've listened to the client and took on board what we wanted and delivered for us."Andrew Johnson, CEO, West Norfolk Academies Trust
Permanent solutions for schools
From a full production kitchen to an additional servery that reduces pressure on the main dining hall, every building is designed inside and out to your requirements.
Permanent commercial kitchen buildings, designed inside and out to your exact requirements.
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Modular servery kiosks that add food outlets, reducing queues and pressure on the main dining facility.
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Modular caf�s and dining spaces that combine kitchen, servery and seating in a single building.
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A permanent modular teaching facility that expands your food technology provision.
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Drop-in modular pods that refresh your catering offer.
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Larger modular kitchen buildings, suited to use as central production units.
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Why permanent modular
When your kitchen is ageing, pupil numbers are rising or lunchtime queues are growing, upgrading your catering facilities can create significant disruption. Because each modular kitchen building is constructed off-site, the majority of the work takes place away from your school, helping maintain normal operations throughout the project.
Buildings arrive pre-assembled, with the majority of construction completed off-site. This significantly reduces on-site activity, helping schools maintain normal operations during installation.
Every building is compliant with building regulations, with exteriors ranging from timber cladding to brick that matches the existing school.
The in-house design team plans the layout, workflow and equipment with your caterers. Kitchens are designed for HACCP-compliant operation.
How a project runs
PKL manages every stage, from the first site visit to support once the kitchen is in use.
A no-obligation survey to assess your requirements and site.
CAD kitchen design, with 3D on request.
Constructed and tested away from your school.
A project manager oversees planning through to completion.
Delivered, installed and fully commissioned on site.
In-house engineers and a 24/7 support line, 365 days a year.
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The brochure sets out the permanent modular range for schools. PKL holds the following accreditations and public sector framework places.
