Cooking equipment
- Commercial 2- or 4-burner LPG stove (₹15,000–35,000)
- Chinese wok range / bhatti (₹20,000+)
- Tandoor (if North Indian menu — ₹15,000–40,000)
- Convection oven or combi-oven (₹40,000+)
- Rice cooker / bulk cooker (₹8,000+)
- Deep fryer (₹8,000–20,000)
- Griddle / dosa plate (₹6,000+)
Refrigeration and storage
- Under-counter refrigerator (₹40,000+)
- Deep freezer (₹25,000+)
- Cold display / working table with chiller
- Dry storage racks (stainless steel)
- Airtight containers for grains, spices, batters
Prep tools
- Stainless steel work tables (min. 2)
- Wet grinder, mixer-grinder, food processor
- Weighing scale (digital, 5 kg and 30 kg)
- Chef knives, chopping boards (colour-coded)
- Measuring cups, spoons, thermometers
Packaging
- Food-grade paper / bagasse containers
- Aluminium foil containers with lids
- Leak-proof gravy containers
- Branded stickers and tamper-evident tape
- Carry bags (paper preferred)
- Cutlery, tissue, condiment sachets
- Insulated delivery bags (for own delivery)
Safety & hygiene
- Chimney with high suction (₹15,000+)
- ABC and CO₂ fire extinguishers
- First-aid kit
- Hair caps, aprons, gloves, masks
- Hand-wash station with soap dispenser
- Pest control contract
Tech setup
- Tablet or POS for Swiggy / Zomato dashboards
- Thermal printer for KOTs
- Wi-Fi with backup (4G dongle)
- CCTV covering prep and packing zones
- Inverter or small UPS for critical devices
Approximate total
A lean single-brand kitchen can be equipped for ₹2.5–4 lakh. A premium multi-brand kitchen with combi-oven and multiple stations can cross ₹8–10 lakh.
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