Kitchen Equipment Contractors

Kitchen Equipment Contractors is a food service contractor that serves all commercial kitchen and restaurant needs. Our services include those listed below. We specialize in the commercial, industrial, and restaurant kitchen industry and service anywhere in the United States through a expansive network of installation crews, industry representatives, and service network.

Commercial Kitchen Design & Consultation
Commercial Kitchen Equipment Provision
Commercial Kitchen Installation
Commercial Kitchen Service
Commercial Kitchen — Construction Project Management
Commercial Kitchen Demolition
Anywhere in the USA
Union & Non-Union
Stainless Steel Field Welding
Custom Stainless Steel Tables, Stands, and Trim

Whether you’re looking to design a brand new kitchen, remodel an existing restaurant, or simply looking for us to install your kitchen equipment, we’d love to have the opportunity to review your project needs. Feel free to contact us at the link at the top of the page, or you can click here to view our contact form.

With all of our services, you can expect Kitchen Equipment Contractors to provide experienced leadership, continuous coordination, and on-time results that meet your expectations. Our years of experience in the commercial foodservice industry have developed our skills and methods to confidently state that we can handle any job thrown at us.

To summarize our broad range of experience, we’ve designed complete commercial kitchens for schools, installed multi-million dollar casino and hotel kitchens, and served as Project Manager for over 100 commercial kitchen installations. We can handle large kitchen staples such as exhaust hood and ventilation, UDS, walk-in cooler/freezer installations to blast chiller, pulper extractor, and flight-type dishmachine installation. Of course, we have an abundance of experience with providing, installing, and servicing cooking equipment, refrigerated equipment, stainless work tables and custom serving counters.

We work with private business owners, government-owned facilities such as schools and prisons, as well as bid work through general contractors and architects. When you think of Kitchen Equipment Contractors, consider us a one-stop shopping center for the food service industry. We’re able to take care of your needs from beginning to end.

Thanks for taking the time to consider our company for your commercial kitchen needs.

Custom Stainless Steel Fabricators

What good would a Foodservice Contractor be without a custom stainless steel fabricator on their team? Not too good if you were to ask me. That’s why we have one of the most professional and experienced fabrication shops around that knows the foodservice industry and will build equipment specifically for your needs. The ability to fabricate the equipment that we’re installing only enhances our quality of service since we’re right there to ensure it is properly built from beginning to end.

Our stainless steel shop can fabricate custom work tables, three compartment sinks, dirty and clean dish tables, mobile utility carts for mixers, slicers, and other miscellaneous equipment, pot racks and wall shelves, and custom trim including closure panels, corner guards, and chases. Of course, if you have custom work that you’re looking to get done whether it be a company sign, guard rails, or trailer, then we can handle that as well. Our rates are typically always below that of major stainless manufacturers with quicker lead times, more control of the finer details, and the ability to have the same company fabricate and install the equipment.

We can deliver the equipment directly to the site on our own delivery truck or we can coordinate with the freight line of your choice and ship the equipment OTR to your jobsite. We’ll work with you on every detail to ensure the job is completed on time on correctly. If you’re looking to get a quote, then please contact us at the top of this page and we’ll be happy to talk to you. Thanks for considering Kitchen Equipment Contractors and have a great day!

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Stainless Steel Field Welders in Michigan

Here at Kitchen Equipment Contractors, we undoubtedly have the best stainless steel field welders in Michigan. In fact, we have the best stainless field welders in the Midwest. We have sent our welders to repair numerous other field welds that were thought to be damaged upon repair and have been repeatedly asked to point out the locations of field welds due to the outstanding job of our welders. Finding quality stainless welders can be a trial and error process and result in an expensive mistake if the wrong one is chosen. We will travel to Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and Kentucky for mobile stainless field welding.

Over the years, we’ve used countless welders who’ve unfortunately botched field welds on stainless. It isn’t so much that they can’t weld the stainless together, but their finishing work is unacceptable to us. However, about five years ago, we found someone who has a natural gift of welding stainless steel. We use him for shop welding as well as all of our field welds. Of course, there are outside factors that play into the quality of a field weld which include the gauge of the steel, the location of the weld (on a flat surface or on a sink edge), and the under-counter structure. However, if anyone can take the trickiest welds imaginable and make them look beautiful, our welder is the guy.

In order to best service your stainless steel field welding needs, please try to schedule us at least a couple of weeks in advance. Of course, we will always try to accommodate every request, however some advance notice helps us out. In fact, if you are able to work with us before the stainless equipment is released into fabrication, then we can point out the most conducive locations for the field weld to ensure a quality finished product. Don’t hesitate to contact us with your stainless steel welding needs, as you won’t find a better welder anywhere. Thanks for visiting and we hope to hear from you soon!

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Commercial Solar Power and Energy Systems

Kitchen Equipment Contractors is proud to have partnered with one of the most experienced commercial solar power system companies in Michigan to provide renewable, green energy to businesses, restaurants, schools, and other commercial and industrial facilities throughout Michigan and the Midwest. Additionally, we provide services to residential homes throughout Michigan and surrounding states. We can now provide the equipment and installation of the following:

solar-powered heated water tank systems
solar-powered radiant floor heat systems
solar-powered air conditioning systems
solar-powered refrigeration systems
solar light tubes
solar-powered electrical systems

The break-even points for many of these systems is as quick as 4.5 years! Additionally, we provide industry-leading warranties to provide peace of mind. These green energy solutions are not only environmentally friendly by reducing your carbon footprint, but also qualify for rebates of up to 30%! Green energy is a rapidly-growing industry and also serves as an excellent marketing opportunity to distinguish yourself from others in your market. Industry associations as well as customers are paying attention to companies who are environmentally responsible, so the return you can expect to see reaches beyond the tangible.

Recently, we’ve been working with several lending institutions to establish leasing programs at rates as low as $200 per month with little out-of-pocket cost. By choosing this method, the out-of-pocket burden is minimized which is exactly what you need in today’s ultra-competitive market. We’d love to talk to you further about the solar power and solar energy systems that we offer and discuss the options that make the most sense for you. Please visit the “Contact Us” link at the top of our website. Thanks for reading and have a great day!

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Kitchen Equipment Contractors By State

We are frequently asked what states we install commercial kitchen equipment and provide commercial kitchen services. We will travel to any state and have employees and subcontractors throughout the country that assist us with installation and equipment service. We handle Project Management from our Michigan location. Without further ado, here is a list of states where we frequently install food service equipment. We are in these states almost every month installing foodservice equipment. We are very familiar with local code requirements as well as many of the General Contractors in the area.

Michigan
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Wisconsin

We’ve also installed commercial kitchen equipment in the states below.

Minnesota
South Dakota
Colorado
Missouri
Florida
Texas
Nebraska

We do have crews set up to service every other state as well, so don’t hesitate to ask. We’re part of a very large buying group that provides excellent discounts on commercial kitchen equipment which in turn allows us to save you money. Click the “Contact Us” tab on the top of the page and we’ll be happy to discuss your specific foodservice needs. Thanks for reading and have a great day!

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Kitchen Equipment Dealers, Commercial Kitchen Dealers & Food Service Dealers

Sometimes kitchen equipment contractors can be called by various names and also have various intentions. So, I wanted to further expalin the overall scope of Kitchen Equipment Contractors many services as a complete commercial kitchen equipment company. Many times we are referred to as a kitchen equipment dealer, commercial kitchen dealer or a food service dealer. I find all of these terms to be interchangeable and routinely find that different construction specifications will reference us as any of these terms and more.

As a commercial kitchen dealer, we can handle everything from designing kitchen equipment layouts, to purchasing the equipment and installing it, along with Project Management throughout the duration of the project. We complete our complete service package by handling equipment start-ups and demonstrations while turning over a complete closeout package including Operations and Maintenance manuals, a list of authorized service agents, as-built drawings of every piece of equipment we provide in addition to any project specific requirements that you need.

So, the next time you hear the terms kitchen equipment dealer, commercial kitchen dealer or food service dealer, know that we can handle the project. This is all we’re in business to do and we’d love to show you why. Thanks for taking the time to check out KitchenEquipmentContractors.com and have a great day!

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Walk-in Coolers & Walk-in Freezers

Kitchen Equipment Contractors has completed hundreds of walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer installations. Having successfully provided and installed walk-ins from small step-in beer coolers to refrigerated walk-in warehouses, our experienced team will grab the reigns as soon as we’re on board to ensure a well-coordinated and problem free project. In fact, we prefer to be hired on during the design stage so that we can ensure the walk-in is designed to properly fit the building application as well as having the opportunity to do a thorough review with you, our customer, to confirm this walk-in has every accessory you need as well as providing possible value engineering scenarios to try and save you unnecessary out-of-pocket expense.

Walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers can be installed many different ways and it is imperative that you order the right type of walk-in unit that corresponds with your dimension restraints, floor and overhead conditions, as well as making provisions for your walk-in refrigeration systems. While it might seem like a simple process, it can become quite complicated without the proper planning.

We are connected with dozens of walk-in manufacturer’s throughout the United States and our large purchasing power allows us to provide better pricing than many competitors. We don’t just call ourselves Kitchen Equipment Contractors for the heck of it! We’ve aligned ourselves to be your one-stop solution to handle walk-in design, walk-in purchasing, walk-in and refrigeration installation, as well as walk-in and refrigeration service.

All of our installation crews have years of experience handling every installation application because we know you have more important things to worry about. We can service both non-union and union projects across the U.S.A. Thanks for taking the time to consider Kitchen Equipment Contractors for your commercial walk-in cooler or freezer installation. We sincerely appreciate every opportunity that comes our way. The term is tossed around a lot, but customer service truly is our number one priority.

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Commercial Hood Installation

Commercial hood installation is one of Kitchen Equipment Contractors primary services. We have hundreds of kitchen hood installations under our belt with many more hood installations currently lined up. We have worked in dozens of major markets throughout the United States and have commercial kitchen installers available regardless of where you’re at in the U.S. Our primary focus is to provide professional and courteous service that ends with a job well done.

The two primary types of kitchen hoods that we install are commercial exhaust hoods that typically are found over cooking equipment and condensate hoods that are placed above commercial dish machines and dishwashers.

Some of the options to keep in mind when ordering your commercial kitchen hood are options such as where to locate your fan and light controls which are typically mounted either on the front face of the hood or remotely on a nearby wall. The type of lighting in your hood whether it be incandescent bulbs, fluorescent light fixtures, or high-efficiency LED bulbs. Do you need integrated make-up air or are your air flow needs already properly calculated in your kitchen? Are you looking for an entire ventilation system which includes not only the hood, but duct work, exhaust fan, and make-up air?

In many states, we can provide complete ventilation installations in addition to the basic exhaust hood or condensate hood installation. However, there are some other contractors that are still required such as electricians, and sometimes mechanical contractors and roofers depending on your project needs. We can help you through this process if you have any questions so that you’re comfortable knowing what needs to happen.

Additionally, we have close relationships with some of the top commercial exhaust hood manufacturers in the USA including Captive Aire, Halton, Duo-Aire/Avtec, and Greenheck. Often times, we’re able to request expedited fabrication times due to our long-standing relationships without having to pay a premium price. It is factors like this that set us apart from our competition. We’ll not only provide you a professional product and installation, but a quick turn-around as well!

Kitchen Equipment Contractors can expertly handle your commercial kitchen hood installation. We’d love the opportunity to discuss your project needs in more detail. Please click on the “Contact Us” page at the top of our home page and we’ll get back to you right away! Thanks for considering Kitchen Equipment Contractors for all of your food service installation needs.

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Illinois Food Service Contractors

If you’re looking for Illinois Food Service Contractors, then you have found the right spot. Kitchen Equipment Contractors has the entire state of Illinois well-covered with manufacturer’s reps, service agents, and kitchen installation crews. In fact, we might have done more work in Illinois than in our home state of Michigan due to the amount of new construction that has occurred in the greater Chicago area over the last few years.

We have experience installing kitchens in dozens of new schools throughout the great state of Illinois and are in your state on a weekly basis with projects in process. All of our subcontractors are union members and are qualified to be on your job sites. As with other states, we’ve amassed years of experience installing exhaust hoods, walk-in coolers and freezers, refrigeration systems, commercial cooking equipment and dish rooms as well as high-end serving counters.

We’ve worked with some of the top general contractors in the area including Turner Construction, George Sollitt, The Skillman Corporation, Pepper Construction, and many others and routinely receive repeat business. Additionally, we’ve done work at O’Hare Airport, Illinois State University, Kishwaukee College and numerous other universities and colleges within Illinois’ borders.

As a food service contractor we handle a multitude of commercial kitchen services including food service design, equipment installation, kitchen equipment service, as well as demolition, equipment start-up and training, and kitchen consultations. Due to our large Illinois and nationwide network of professional food service companies, we’re able to effectively handle even the most unique requests.

Thanks for taking the time to visit our site. We’re truly appreciative of every customer we have and look forward to building relationships with many more. Our business is a family-owned small business and we understand the importance of expecting to receive quality service. It is what our business survives on and we hope that shows through in our work. We hope to hear from you soon. Have a great day!

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Commercial Kitchen Installation

Commercial kitchen installation is one of many services that Kitchen Equipment Contractors specializes in. We have crews that cover almost every part of the country who can handle everything from exhaust hood and walk-in installation to blast chiller and rotary oven installation to cooking equipment, work tables, and serving counter installation. Our installation crews work solely in the food service industry and are experts at overcoming any installation obstacles that may present themselves along the way.

At KEC, we feel that part of a responsible commercial kitchen or restaurant installation is providing you with an experienced and seasoned Commercial Kitchen Project Manager. You’ll find one assigned to all of our food service kitchen projects to ensure your installation goes as smooth as possible from start to finish. In fact, one of the defining factors that sets Kitchen Equipment Contractors apart from the competition is our consistent communication and coordination efforts. We provide project layouts, necessary site conditions, sequence of events, equipment lead times, and installation durations as well as other coordination factors that often get overlooked by others.

Spending time up front planning and forecasting your project will alleviate many headaches before they appear. We are the Project Management expert in the Commercial Kitchen Industry and you can expect us to take charge to ensure your commercial kitchen or restaurant installation is completed on time. Kitchen installations are naturally a very involved component of the construction or remodeling process. Having the right crew on the job will make a world of difference with the entire installation process.

At Kitchen Equipment Contractors, this is all we do. We don’t focus on residential installations or any other industry. All of our experience is focused in the food service industry and each day we build on that. We’d love to have the opportunity to work with you. Please feel free to click the contact us tab at the top of the page and we’ll get back to you right away!

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Michigan Food Service Contractors

If you’re trying to find Food Service Contractors in Michigan, then look no further. Kitchen Equipment Contractors specializes in the Commercial Kitchen and Restaurant Industry and can meet all of your food service needs. Whether you’re looking to design and receive consultation on new commercial kitchen, have your kitchen equipment installed, or maintain and service your existing kitchen equipment, KEC is dedicated to providing professional and courteous service from start to finish.

We’re in the commercial kitchen industry because we’re passionate about it and we hope that shows through our dedication and service with our business relationships. We can handle the entire kit and caboodle starting with commercial kitchen design and serving as your commercial kitchen consultant, providing all of the equipment to meet your budget and operational needs, as well as your food service equipment installation, start-ups, training and service. We like to think of ourselves as a one-stop shopping center for the food service kitchen industry.

Of course, you’re welcome to pick and choose any specific service that you need and we’ll be more than happy to oblige. Michigan is our home state so we always have someone right around the corner. If you’re in the restaurant industry, construction industry, or other private entity, then we can handle your requests as we only focus on these industries and don’t handle residential business at this time.

Between KEC and all of our sub-contractors, industry representatives, and service network, you won’t find a more experienced and courteous group of people to work with. We all have utmost respect for one another and take pride in our work. To sum it up, Kitchen Equipment Contractors appreciates every opportunity that comes our way and values every new customer that partners with us.

Thanks for considering us for your food service needs. We hope to work with you soon!

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