Commercial Kitchen Design
Extended Expertise
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Design Your Foodservice Dream
Whether you need to remodel an existing space or are starting from scratch, make your foodservice dream a reality with our comprehensive design process. Check out our project at Café 655 at The Principal to see how we bring Design to life.
A Smooth Build Process
Our experienced project management team will coordinate with architects, contractors, and more to ensure your build goes smoothly. Check out our University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital project to see how we manage the build process.
Supplies For Your Budget
Why Choose Rapids?
Our goal is to provide an end product solution for foodservice operations that is attractive, functional, labor efficient, and that does not cost an extraordinary amount of money to build.
Our commercial kitchen design work speaks for itself, check out our projects page to see examples of our previous work.
Commercial Foodservice Solutions
We have extensive experience working with end users, contractors and architects, and we consider all aspects of a project. In addition, Rapids is well positioned to deliver your kitchen equipment to you at highly competitive price points. Through our affiliation with some of our industry’s top buying groups we can deliver procurement of your kitchen package at a price that meets any budget.
For innovative foodservice design services, creative yet practical consultative advice, and an award winning support staff to aid you every step of the way, get in touch with one of our experienced professionals today!
Featured Clients
The Rapids Proven Process
EVALUATE
Each partnership starts with a FIT meeting to discuss your goals: budget, timing, design, construction partners, and more. This collaboration ensures our team is completely aligned with yours, and helps you decide that Rapids is the right company for you.
PERFORM
Regular meetings and our overall availability keeps you informed of progress and helps to resolve potential issues. We also stage your entire kitchen equipment package using our network of warehouses to deliver equipment as the project timeline requires.
SUPPORT
To ensure your kitchen is working exactly how you envisioned it, we routinely follow up with you and the entire project team over the next three months, and we are always available to help with any issues you may encounter.
ONBOARD
To make sure your space is designed to meet your operational and budgetary needs, we tackle everything from general space planning to creating detailed construction documents for drains, electrical connections, and other utilities.
DELIVER
Our project coordinators and expert installation professionals work with the construction team to put your kitchen together efficiently, including setting up factory-authorized startups and providing details on your service professional network.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Explore More In Your Industry
Since our inception in 1936 as Rapids Inc., Rapids Contract & Design has grown tremendously. This growth has led us to serve numerous markets and help hundreds of businesses build their ideal commercial kitchen setup.
Bar/Beer
Fast Food/QSR
Multi-Unit/Chain
Restaurant
Café Design
College/University
Office Cafeteria
K-12 Cafeterias
Hospital/Healthcare
Senior Living
Hotels
All Markets
Case Studies & Blogs
Water Filtration Systems for Food Service from M2 / Solventum
Water Filtration Systems for Food Service from M2 / SolventumOn October 17, 2024, our team received valuable training from Tony Thill of M2 / Solventum during his visit to our test kitchen. Tony shared key insights into the importance of water filtration for the...
Facility Design Success – School Nutrition Magazine Contribution
Facility Design Success - School Nutrition Magazine Article Contribution with Luke Greenn the dynamic world of school construction and renovation, designing efficient and functional foodservice spaces is a...
Rapids’ 2024 Chili Cook-Off
Rapids' 2024 Chili Cook-OffThis year, Rapids Chili Cook-Off was held in not just one, but two locations—Marion’s main warehouse in Iowa and our retail location in St. Paul, Minnesota. Hosted by the Culture Club and in support of the United Way, the event turned into a...
LET’S FIND YOUR SOLUTION
Rapids Contract serves the United States with locations in Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri!
Get in touch with one of our experts and let us know how we can help with any of your foodservice needs.
Talk to one of our experts right away and get immediate assistance. We are open Mon – Fri, 8am – 5pm CST.
Get in touch with one of our experts and let us know how we can help with any of your foodservice needs.
Talk to one of our experts right away and get immediate assistance. We are open Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm CST.