WHY FOUNDRY
OUR COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
Providing Quality Foodservice Design
For Over 25 years
At the heart of everything we do is an unwavering commitment to excellence. From the initial design concept to the final build and equipment selection, we approach every project with precision, professionalism, and a deep respect for the details.
We don’t just design spaces—we create kitchens that work smarter, flow better, and elevate the entire culinary experience. Our curated selection of top-tier equipment reflects our belief that quality should never be compromised.
It’s this dedication to craftsmanship, functionality, and long-term value that sets us apart in the foodservice industry.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Delivering Excellence from Start to Finish
Project management is the anchor to a successful commercial kitchen project.
We understand how difficult, and costly, executing a commercial kitchen can be. If construction details are missed, things aren’t properly organized, and there are communication gaps, then it causes unnecessary delays that can run up costs and push the launch date of your restaurant. Nobody wants that.
Our dedicated Project Managers provide immense value throughout the process, from contract to completion. Our project management process follows six steps:
Commercial Kitchen Expertise
Foundry Project Managers provide immense value navigating a complex and diverse scope of work with expertise in everything from custom walk-in freezers to fire suppression systems.
Time = Money
We know that getting open and operational is incredibly important. Foundry Project Managers focus on keeping the kitchen scope moving and advocate for our clients by ensuring critical tasks do not fall through the cracks and slow things down.
Scope Accuracy
Ensuring scope accuracy in building a commercial kitchen is crucial to preventing costly overruns, delays, and compliance issues. Our project managers clearly define equipment needs, layout specifications, and regulatory requirements from the start
Responsive
We know that our clients and their general contractors need to be able to reach their commercial kitchen expert. Having a responsive Project Manager can be the difference for making critical time and expense decisions.
OUR SALES PROCESS
Your Trusted Partners in Commercial Kitchen Design, Supply, and Custom Stainless Steel Fabrication
Our experienced sales consultants focus on specifying the right products for the unique demands of each kitchen and concept.
We help our customers with equipment specification, walk-ins and refrigeration, kitchen exhaust, subcontractor services and more. We strive to apply our expertise and resources throughout the entire sales process to ensure the highest end value to our clients.
Consultation
Starting with curiosity and an open mind – we spend time in discovery as we first understand the needs of the foodservice operation.
At this stage, we:
- Review available concept plans
- Visit locations
- Discuss menu items
We then act as consultants – advising what we feel is the best direction for the commercial kitchen package.
(If our clients have chosen to work with Foundry Foodservice Design on the design of the package – we collaborate with our expert designers).
Specification
From a more informed and considered baseline, we can then apply our product knowledge to the specification of each piece of equipment.
With your operational demands, space constraints, and desired budget in mind, our Sales Consultants specify the full range of equipment required to complete a commercial kitchen.
Services Scope
Once we have specified a customized equipment package, we review the required services our customers need to complete the unit installation, kitchen renovation or new construction project.
These services include our available in-house services of Project Management, stainless steel installation, White-Glove Delivery.
The scope can also include trusted Foundry sub trade partners such as:
- Mechanical engineers
- Fire suppression
- Refrigeration and equipment technicians
- HVAC and more
Proposal
Now that we have a better understanding of your needs, we are ready to prepare and present our proposal.
We pay attention to every detail to ensure you are not left without a critical consideration on opening day.
Project Management
Project Management is the anchor to a successful commercial kitchen project. At Foundry, we strive to go above and beyond – as we know how difficult, and costly, executing a commercial kitchen can be.
If there are construction details that are missed or unnecessary delays it can lead to costly setbacks and operational headaches. That’s why our expert project management team ensures every detail is accounted for—so your kitchen is delivered on time, on budget, and built for success.
Coordination
Upon confirmation of working together, we get to work coordinating the agreed upon scope of products and services.
We collaborate with our team to:
- Purchase
- Fabricate
- Plan
- Schedule
- Deliver
- Install
We pay attention to every detail, from initial order entry to final documentation.
Handover
Once we have hit substantial completion, we initiate the handover of our kitchen package.
We ensure we have delivered all products and our in-house service teams and sub trades have addressed any deficiencies.
We also provide optional handover services such as:
- Stainless peeling
- Shelving assembly
- Equipment commissioning
- Custom warranty guides
- Product training
WHITE-GLOVE DELIVERY
Professional in-House Delivery and Installation
We understand how disruptive it can be for kitchen staff or contractors to handle a crated curbside drop-off of a large piece of equipment, let alone several.
Our white-glove delivery team focuses on taking away the stress for our clients.
✔ Uncrate
✔ Damage Inspection
✔ Skid and packaging disposal
✔ Equipment Assembly
✔ Accessory and Part Installation
✔ Set-in-Place Delivery
OUR DESIGN TEAM
Our senior design team handles everything from strategic planning, workflow efficiency, spatial layout optimization, process integration, and more. Their goal is to minimize bottlenecks and ensure smooth communication between teams all while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Nick Arcadi
Stanley Tsia
Design Manager
Dara Nel-McIntosh
Senior Designer
Gunay Balkis
Design Coordinator
Haifeng Wang
Foodservice Designer
Erica Ko
Foodservice Designer
OUR TEAM
Building Exceptional Kitchens
From bustling restaurants and cafes to state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, we proudly serve a diverse range of industries with tailored commercial kitchen solutions designed to meet their unique needs.
Our senior design team handles everything from strategic planning, workflow efficiency, spatial layout optimization, process integration, and more. Their goal is to minimize bottlenecks and ensure smooth communication between teams all while maintaining safety and quality standards.
✔ Reduce wait times
✔ Reduce food wastage
✔ Improve service accuracy
✔ Elevate overall dining experience
1. Schematic Design
We start with an initial exploration with our clients and their space. This allows our team to establish requirements and provide solutions and layouts within architectural parameters.
A preliminary schematic layout is then developed with a focus on kitchen flow and cooking intent.
2. Design Development
Once the general schematic has been approved by the client, we further coordinate and consult on the project with our team, which includes mechanical, electrical, architectural, and structural.
We manage the project from start to finish and continue to overcome any issues discovered during the construction phase.
3. Consulting & Specification
Our commitment to excellence doesn’t end once the project is complete. We believe in building lasting relationships with our clients by continuing to support them long after the initial design and installation phases.
Through our consulting services, we provide expert guidance to help clients fine-tune their operations, adapt to evolving needs, and maintain peak performance in their foodservice facilities.
OUR WORK
We Design, Fabricate, and Supply High-Performance Commercial Kitchens
We have forged together three distinct companies into one, a foodservice design agency, a custom stainless fabrication shop, and a food equipment dealership.
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