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:
- 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.
Why Clients Choose 3D Kitchen Design
Since our founding in 2016, we’ve completed more than 300 commercial kitchen design projects for clients throughout Australia, helping to transform ideas into practical, compliant and highly efficient foodservice environments.
We understand how kitchens operate in the real world, from the demands of busy restaurant service through to large-scale production kitchens, aged care facilities and educational foodservice environments. Every design decision is made with operational efficiency, staff workflow, food safety, equipment integration and long-term business performance in mind.
Clients choose us because we offer:
- Over 300 successful commercial kitchen design projects completed
- Australia-wide commercial kitchen design services
- Extensive foodservice operational expertise
- Strong understanding of Australian commercial kitchen compliance requirements
- Advanced 3D kitchen visualisations and commercial kitchen plan
- Collaborative approach with owners, architects, chefs and builders
- Practical designs focused on efficiency, safety and future growth
Our commitment is simple: deliver commercial kitchen designs that not only look exceptional but also perform efficiently every single day.
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.
Built around workflow, safety, and operational efficiency
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:
Human-Centred Design
We don’t start with plan – 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.
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.
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.
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.
Design That Inspires
A great kitchen doesn’t just function well. It needs to feel right. From lighting to spatial flow, we consider aesthetics part of the experience.
When a kitchen is beautiful to work in, morale goes up, and performance follows.
Our Team: The people who make it happen
As Lead Foodservice Design Consultant at 3D Kitchen Design, Caleb Rodrigues specialises in creating intelligent commercial kitchen layouts that balance operational efficiency, functionality and long-term business success. His expertise lies in developing strategic spatial plans that optimise workflow, equipment placement and staff movement, ensuring every commercial kitchen is designed to perform efficiently in fast-paced hospitality environments. Caleb works closely with restaurant owners, café operators, architects, builders and hospitality professionals to transform concepts into practical, compliant commercial kitchen designs. By carefully considering menu requirements, production volumes, service style and available space, he develops tailored solutions that support both day-to-day operations and future business growth. Known for his practical, detail-oriented approach, Caleb guides clients through every stage of the design process, from initial planning and 3D kitchen visualisations through to construction coordination and final implementation. His clear communication, collaborative mindset and commitment to delivering functional, future-ready commercial kitchens give clients the confidence to make informed decisions throughout their project. With every design, Caleb focuses on creating commercial kitchens that improve productivity, streamline workflow, maximise available space and provide a solid foundation for long-term operational success.
Caleb Rodrigues
Lead Foodservice Design Consultant
CALEB RODRIGUES
Lead Foodservice Design Consultant
Danny Russo brings extensive practical knowledge of hospitality operations, culinary strategy and customer experience to every commercial kitchen project. As Culinary & Dining Experience Consultant, he works alongside clients to ensure commercial kitchen designs not only function efficiently behind the scenes but also support exceptional dining experiences for guests. His expertise spans menu development, foodservice operations, kitchen workflow, service delivery and operational improvement. Whether assisting new hospitality ventures or helping established venues refine their existing operations, Danny adopts a hands-on, collaborative approach focused on delivering measurable outcomes and long-term value. Working closely with chefs, venue owners and commercial kitchen designers, Danny helps align kitchen layouts with operational requirements, ensuring food preparation, service efficiency and customer expectations remain at the centre of every design decision. His understanding of hospitality operations enables clients to identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce inefficiencies and create foodservice environments that are both practical and commercially successful. Passionate about helping hospitality businesses thrive, Danny combines strategic thinking with real-world operational insight to deliver tailored solutions that enhance both kitchen performance and the overall guest experience.
Danny Russo
Culinary & Dining Experience Consultant
DANNY RUSSO
Culinary & Dining Experience Consultant
Conroy Saldanha is an experienced Food & Beverage Commercial Consultant who combines financial strategy, operational performance and business analytics to help hospitality businesses maximise profitability while building sustainable long-term growth. His unique background bridges commercial foodservice operations with financial management, providing clients with practical advice that extends well beyond kitchen design. Having held multi-site leadership roles within international hospitality organisations, including Starbucks UAE, Conroy has successfully delivered revenue growth initiatives, optimised labour performance, improved cost structures and strengthened operational frameworks across high-volume food and beverage businesses. His experience also extends into digital transformation and process improvement within Australia's financial services sector, giving him a data-driven perspective on operational efficiency and commercial decision-making. At 3D Kitchen Design, Conroy works closely with cafés, restaurants and hospitality groups to evaluate the commercial performance of proposed kitchen layouts and operational models. His expertise includes financial forecasting, labour optimisation, cost of goods management, workflow efficiency and scalable business planning, ensuring clients receive commercial kitchen solutions that support both operational excellence and financial success. By combining hospitality expertise with strategic commercial insight, Conroy helps clients develop future-ready foodservice businesses that are efficient, profitable, and well-positioned for long-term growth.
Conroy Saldanha
Food & Beverage Commercial Consultant
CONROY SALDANHA
Food & Beverage Commercial Consultant
Industries We Design For
No two commercial kitchens are the same. Different industries have unique operational requirements, compliance obligations and service expectations. That’s why every project we undertake is tailored to each client’s way of preparing, serving, and managing food.
Our commercial kitchen designers have extensive experience delivering solutions for a diverse range of industries across Australia.
Restaurants
From boutique eateries to large-scale dining venues, we design restaurant kitchens that improve workflow, maximise productivity and support exceptional customer service.
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Efficient café kitchen layouts designed to make the most of available space while supporting high-volume coffee and food preparation.
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Commercial kitchens, bars and foodservice areas designed for hotels, resorts, clubs and hospitality venues requiring reliable, high-capacity operations.
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Purpose-built commercial kitchens designed to support nutritional requirements, food safety compliance and efficient meal production within residential aged care facilities.
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Large-scale commercial food production facilities designed for consistency, operational efficiency and future expansion.
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School canteens, university kitchens and training facilities designed to support efficient foodservice operations for students and staff.
Learn MoreHealthcare Facilities
Commercial kitchens for hospitals, medical facilities and healthcare providers require reliable, compliant foodservice environments that prioritise hygiene and operational efficiency.
Learn MorePlanning a New Commercial Kitchen?
Whether you’re opening a restaurant, building a café, upgrading an aged care kitchen or planning a large-scale food production facility, our experienced commercial kitchen consultants are ready to help.
Book a free consultation to discuss your project and receive expert advice on:
- Commercial kitchen layouts
- Workflow optimisation
- Equipment planning
- Foodservice operations
- Australian compliance requirements
- Commercial kitchen plan and 3D visualisations
We’ll help you turn your concept into a practical, efficient and future-ready commercial kitchen designed for long-term success.