Lynch Wood Park is a leading office campus in Peterborough, spanning 11.74 hectares and offering a dynamic mix of workspace, wellness, and leisure amenities. As part of an ambitious site-wide redevelopment, Swift FSE was engaged to design and install a new commercial kitchen to replace the ageing back-of-house facilities.

Following detailed consultations with FI Real Estate Management and contract caterer Gather & Gather, we developed a fully electric kitchen layout tailored to the site’s specific menu and high-volume service requirements. A key challenge was designing around the existing walk-in chiller and freezer, which were to be retained as part of the build.

The kitchen features:

• Two Rational iCombi Pro ovens
• A 100-litre Rational iVario multifunctional cooking unit
• A six-zone induction range
• Twin-tank fryers with built-in filtration to maximise oil life and reduce waste

To further enhance on-site capability, we introduced a dedicated pastry and bakery area for the in-house production of cookies, muffins, and other baked goods, reducing reliance on third-party suppliers and improving quality control.

Given the operation’s use of disposables and need for consistent service, the design prioritised layout efficiency, equipment performance, and ease of use. The result is a clean, energy-efficient kitchen that supports high throughput and modern sustainability standards.

Both the client and caterer expressed strong satisfaction with the project delivery, praising Swift FSE’s comprehensive service, from concept design through to installation and staff training.