About Us

COMMERCIAL KITCHEN DESIGNER AND FOODSERVICE DESIGN CONSULTANTS

About Us

At 3D Kitchen Design, we don’t just draw up kitchen layouts – we engineer smarter, safer, and more profitable foodservice environments for Australia’s leading hospitality venues. 

Founded in 2016 and based in Sydney, our studio of commercial kitchen designers and foodservice design consultants has helped over 300 businesses nationwide bring their culinary visions to life.

From artisan bakeries to bustling restaurants, boutique cafes to aged care kitchens, we’ve earned a reputation for crafting bespoke layouts that put people, performance, and precision at the heart of every project.

Why We Exist: Fixing the Broken Flow of Commercial Kitchen Design

Before 3D Kitchen Design launched, our founders, hospitality professionals turned consultants, kept seeing the same frustrating patterns:

  • Kitchen layouts that looked good on paper but fell apart under pressure.
  • Costly delays due to compliance oversights or construction clashes.
  • Teams slowed down by cramped prep areas, poor workflow, or inefficient equipment positioning.
  • Designs that couldn’t evolve with changing menus, staffing levels, or technology upgrades.

We knew there had to be a better way.

So, we built a studio that pairs practical, real-world kitchen operations with future-proof 3D design tools like 3D CAD Drawing Services. Today, we’re proud to help businesses avoid the usual pitfalls and design with confidence from day one.

Our Mission: To Build Foodservice Environments That Work Smarter

Our mission is simple but powerful:

To design foodservice environments that are efficient, sustainable, and built for long-term success.

Whether you’re fitting out a restaurant , bakery, bar, café or commercial kitchen, our role is to make your space work harder for your team, your customers, and your bottom line.

Everything we design serves a purpose:

  • Empowering chefs through ergonomic, high-performance layouts
  • Enhancing customer experience through better service flow
  • Improving profitability by cutting energy waste and optimising traffic paths
  • Supporting growth by designing systems that scale

Our Vision: Raising the Standard of Commercial Kitchen Design in Australia

We’re not here to churn out cookie-cutter plans. Our vision is to set a new industry benchmark for commercial kitchen design, one that blends functional excellence with creativity, adaptability, and a deep understanding of how modern foodservice businesses operate.

We aim to be the first call for hospitality operators who don’t just want a kitchen that complies; they want a kitchen that performs, inspires, and grows with them.

Our Design Philosophy: People First. Systems Second. Aesthetics Always.

What makes 3D Kitchen Design different?

We approach every project with a mindset that goes beyond typical layouts or spec sheets.

Our design philosophy is grounded in five key principles:

1. Human-Centred Design

We don’t start with blueprints – we start with people.

How chefs move. Where servers need to go. What customers expect.

By mapping real workflows and anticipating real-world challenges, we build spaces that feel natural and intuitive to use.

2. Operational Efficiency

Every second matters in a kitchen. Our layouts are designed to reduce steps, prevent bottlenecks, and improve safety and speed.

We choose equipment that enhances, not hinders, performance, and we always factor in durability and maintainability.

3. Future-Ready Systems

The hospitality industry is always changing. Menus shift. Teams grow. Regulations tighten.

Our use of 3D CAD technology means your kitchen is designed to evolve with layouts and infrastructure that can be easily adapted down the track.

4. Sustainability by Design

We’re passionate about reducing waste, saving energy, and improving ventilation. Our plans consider not just utility costs, but long-term environmental impact without ever compromising performance.

5. Design That Inspires

A great kitchen doesn’t just function well. It needs to feel right. From lighting to spatial flow, we think about aesthetics as part of the experience.

When a kitchen is beautiful to work in, morale goes up, and performance follows.

Our Process: Collaborative, Transparent, and Outcome-Driven

From the first sketch to visualisation and final handover, our process is designed to put clients at ease and keep projects moving. 

We combine deep collaboration with rigorous technical detail to ensure no surprises during fit-out.

Here’s how we work:

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Planning

Rather than jumping straight to equipment choices, our process begins with understanding how your team works. As experienced commercial kitchen design consultants, we focus on streamlining your back-of-house operations – crafting a layout that supports seamless workflow, quick service, and smart space utilisation. While we do offer insights into cost-effective equipment solutions, these are finalised later. 

The real value lies in a commercial kitchen plan built around your goals, your space, and your people.

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Designing

Why guess when you can see it in 3D? Our cutting-edge 3D kitchen design tools allow you to step inside your space before a single tile is laid. We craft interactive, to-scale models that bring your commercial kitchen or bar layout to life – highlighting service flow, equipment zones, and spatial efficiency. 

It’s a game-changer for decision-making, budgeting, and stakeholder buy-in, giving you clarity and control from day one.

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Reviewing

Early-stage design decisions have a lasting impact, and that’s where we come in. Our commercial kitchen consultants review your layout plans with a sharp eye for operational flow, future-proofing, and compliance. By catching issues before construction begins, we help you avoid design bottlenecks, unexpected costs, and wasted space. 

We’ll fine-tune your plan to support both day-one success and long-term scalability, tailored to your foodservice model.

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Finalising

When it’s time to present your vision to stakeholders or regulatory authorities, visuals matter. Our realistic kitchen and bar renderings transform technical plans into immersive views – perfect for board approvals, investor pitches, or council reviews. These lifelike presentations ensure everyone’s aligned on the end result, giving you a chance to fine-tune details before fit-out begins. 

It’s a smarter way to finalise your commercial kitchen design with confidence.

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Who We Design For

We’re proud to have designed commercial kitchens for:

From small single-site operators to national franchises, we tailor every project to your goals, constraints, and creative vision.

Our Team Culture: Built on Trust, Passion & Purpose

We believe that great kitchen design comes from collaboration across disciplines. Our team includes chefs, designers, architects, engineers, and project managers, all working together with one goal: to make your kitchen the most efficient space in the building.

We foster:

  • Open communication between all trades and teams
  • Creative problem-solving and adaptability when things change
  • Knowledge sharing to continuously raise our standards
  • User-first thinking, grounded in empathy for end users
  • Accountability and respect, so every project stays on track and on budget

We also stay actively involved in the industry as a CFSP-accredited firm and an associate member of FCSI, ensuring our work meets national standards and evolving best practices.

Trusted by Leading Brands

We’ve worked with some of Australia’s most respected institutions and brands, including:

  • Vanilla Blue Catering
  • Meriden School
  • Gurner Group
  • Phogerlicious
  • Specialty Donuts
  • Club9
  • Haberfield Hotel

Our growing portfolio speaks to the trust we’ve earned and the results we deliver.

Ready to Bring Your Kitchen Design to Life?

Whether you’re opening a new venue or reimagining your existing space, 3D Kitchen Design brings together expert commercial kitchen consultants, future-focused technology, and a commitment to excellence that puts your business first.

Let’s design a space that’s built for today and ready for tomorrow.

Contact us today to speak to a foodservice design consultant.