Cloud Kitchen Setup
in Dubai, Sharjah,
Abu Dhabi & the UAE
We set up delivery-only and dark kitchens end to end: kitchen layout and fit-out, cooking line, refrigeration and blast chilling, hot holding, delivery packaging with your brand, POS and CCTV, and the consumables to keep you running.
One kitchen can run several brands. We plan the line, the storage and the packaging around every menu you will cook from it.
Dubai• Sharjah• Abu Dhabi• UAE-wide supply• Plans tailored to your venue• Restocking after opening
The scope
What a cloud kitchen setup covers
Take all of it, or only the parts you need. Most customers start with equipment and supplies, then keep us for consumables.
Menus, brands and volume
We start with the menus you will cook and the order volume you expect. Several brands from one kitchen share prep and storage; the cooking line is sized for your peak delivery hours, not a dining room.
Production-first layout
Receiving, cold storage, prep, cooking, packing and dispatch in one straight flow, with raw and cooked kept apart, so riders collect without walking into the kitchen.
Cooking line and cold chain
Fryers, griddles, chargrills, combi ovens, woks, rice cookers and prep machines; reach-in and walk-in refrigeration, freezers and a blast chiller for batch cooking.
Hot holding and packing
Holding cabinets, heat lamps and a packing station with labels, sealers and bag stands, so food leaves hot, sealed and with the right order.
Delivery packaging by brand
Containers that travel well for each dish, with lids, bags, stickers and cutlery, printed with each brand's logo if you want it.
Consumables on a schedule
Packaging, gloves, labels, cleaning chemicals and food storage replenished on a regular delivery, so you never run out at peak.
Checklist
Cloud kitchen setup checklist
What most delivery-only kitchens need on day one, area by area. Your menus and order volume decide the final list, and we build it with you. For more detail, see the cloud kitchen delivery packaging guide.
Cooking line
- Fryers, griddle and chargrill
- Combi or convection oven
- Wok and gas burners
- Rice cooker and soup kettles
- Extraction hood (with your fit-out)
Prep
- Stainless work tables and sinks
- Food processors and slicers
- Cutting boards by colour
- Knives, tongs and hand tools
- Scales and thermometers
Cold chain
- Reach-in fridges and freezers
- Refrigerated prep tables
- Walk-in cold room
- Blast chiller for batch cooking
Storage and labelling
- GN containers in every size
- Ingredient bins and food boxes
- Date and allergen labels
- Shelving and dunnage racks
Hot holding and dispatch
- Holding cabinets and heat lamps
- Packing table and bag stands
- Insulated delivery bags
- Order tablets and label printer
Delivery packaging
- Takeaway and foil containers
- Soup and sauce cups with lids
- Bags, stickers and seals
- Disposable cutlery and napkins
- Printing with your brand
Hygiene and cleaning
- Kitchen degreaser and sanitiser
- Gloves, hairnets and aprons
- Mops, buckets and floor wipers
- Hand soap dispensers and bins
- Pest control and first aid
Systems and security
- POS connected to your delivery platforms
- Order tablets and kitchen printers
- CCTV for the kitchen and dispatch
How it works
From first message to opening day
You don't need a finished equipment list. Send a menu, a floor plan, an old list, or just the concept — we build the requirement around what you're actually opening.
Tell us the concept
A menu, a floor plan, an old equipment list — or just the idea and the location.
We build the list
We turn it into a requirement list scaled to your covers and your menu.
Review and confirm
We review suitable options with you and confirm the equipment list against your menu, expected covers and space.
Supply
Stocked items ship quickly; specified equipment we flag early for lead time.
Coordinate setup
Fit-out and deliveries sequenced so the room is ready when the equipment lands.
Restock after you open
Disposables, cleaning supplies and replacements on a regular delivery.
Timeline
How long a cloud kitchen setup takes
A cloud kitchen typically takes about two to three months from plan to first order. These are typical durations, not promises: the unit, approvals and equipment lead times decide yours.
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Menus, brands and layout
About 1 to 2 weeksWe agree the menus, the brands and the order volume, and draw the production layout.
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Fit-out and kitchen services
About 4 to 8 weeksExtraction, gas, power, water, drainage and finishes. Long-lead refrigeration and ovens are ordered at the start.
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Equipment and packaging
Final 1 to 2 weeksThe line and refrigeration are installed, systems are set up and branded packaging arrives.
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Test orders and launch
About 1 weekThe team cooks and packs test orders for every brand, then you go live on the delivery apps. We restock you from the first week.
We supply it, not just specify it
What goes into the cloud kitchen
Everything below is stocked and delivered by us across the UAE. Browse any category to see the range.
Coffee and kitchen equipment
Espresso machines, grinders, brewers, ovens, cooking lines, prep and warewashing.
Browse Coffee and kitchen equipment →
Tabletop and dinnerware
Crockery, glassware, flatware, trays and buffet pieces for front of house.
Browse Tabletop and dinnerware →
Utensils and smallwares
Serving spoons, graters, cutting boards, cake rings, knives and hand tools.
Browse Utensils and smallwares →
Disposables and packaging
Takeaway cups, lids, food boxes, cutlery and napkins — branded with your logo.
Browse Disposables and packaging →
Storage and gastronorm
GN containers in every fraction and depth, food boxes, carts and racks.
Browse Storage and gastronorm →
Cleaning and janitorial
Chemicals, mops, microfibre, washroom supplies, gloves and waste handling.
Browse Cleaning and janitorial →Why it helps
Why cloud kitchen operators run it through one team
One coordinated requirement list
Splitting a setup across an equipment dealer, a packaging supplier, a cleaning company and a branding agency means four lead times and four people to chase when something slips.
Fewer compatibility mistakes
The gastronorm pans match the refrigeration. The cups match the lids. The counter is built for the machine you are buying.
Equipment and consumables together
We specify equipment we will still be serving you consumables for in two years, so it is not in our interest to sell you the wrong thing.
Supply continues after opening
The same account and the same delivery keeps you stocked once you are trading — not a handover and goodbye.
Not sure yet?
You don't need the equipment list to start
Most people who message us have a concept and a location, not a specification. That's enough. Send us any of these and we'll build the requirement around it:
- Your menu, even a draft
- A floor plan or the unit size
- An equipment list from a designer or consultant
- Photos of an existing venue you are upgrading
- Just the concept and the emirate
Concepts
Kitchens we set up
From a single delivery brand to a multi-brand production kitchen.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do you set up complete cloud kitchens?
Yes. We handle the layout, fit-out, cooking line, refrigeration, hot holding and dispatch area, branded delivery packaging, POS and CCTV, and the consumables after launch. You can also use us for the equipment or the packaging only.
Can one cloud kitchen run several brands?
Yes, and most do. We plan shared prep and storage, a cooking line that covers every menu, and separate packaging and labels for each brand so orders do not get mixed up at dispatch.
What equipment does a cloud kitchen need?
Usually fryers, a griddle or chargrill, a combi or convection oven, burners or a wok range, prep tables and sinks, reach-in fridges and freezers, refrigerated prep tables, a blast chiller, holding cabinets, a packing table, GN containers and labels. Your menus decide the exact list; the checklist on this page lists it area by area.
How long does a cloud kitchen setup take in Dubai?
Typically about two to three months from plan to first order, mostly the fit-out and kitchen services. A unit that already has extraction and drainage can be much faster.
Can you print our delivery packaging with our logo?
Yes: containers, cups, bags, stickers and napkins, for each of your brands.
Can I send you my menu?
Yes, and it is the most useful thing you can send. The menu decides the cooking line, the refrigeration and most of the smallwares.
Can I send a floor plan?
Yes. A plan or even the unit size lets us size the counter, the back-of-house and the refrigeration properly.
Can I send an existing equipment list?
Yes. If a designer or consultant has given you a list, we can review it and flag items that appear over- or under-specified for your menu and venue.
Which emirates do you cover?
Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and across the wider UAE.
Can you supply branded packaging with our logo?
Yes — custom-printed cups, food boxes, napkins and carrier bags. If you do not have a logo yet, we can create one.
Do you restock after opening?
Yes, and most customers do: disposables, cleaning supplies, charcoal and replacement smallwares on a regular delivery.
Opening a cloud kitchen? Send us your menus.
Menu, floor plan, equipment list, or just the concept — we can start from there.