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Cloud Kitchen Equipment Checklist for a New Kitchen

Buy right the first time — under-spec equipment will slow prep and cost more in repairs. Here's a full checklist for a 300 sq ft cloud kitchen.

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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