Commercial Kitchen Design
Extended Expertise
Talk to one of our experts right away and get immediate assistance. We are open Mon – Fri, 8am – 5pm CST.

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!
The Rapids Proven Process
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

Choosing the Right Commercial Kitchen Layout
Choosing the Right Commercial Kitchen Layout When designing a commercial kitchen, efficiency, speed, and safety are essential. The layout of your kitchen plays a pivotal role in optimizing traffic flow, ensuring that both the kitchen staff and cooking equipment are...

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...

Join Us for Rational Cooking Live Events at Rapids Marion Office
Join Us for Rational Cooking Live Events at Rapids Marion OfficeWe are excited to announce that in 2025, our Rapids Foodservice Contract & Design location in Marion will be hosting the Rational Cooking Live events for Eastern Iowa! This is a fantastic opportunity...
LET'S FIND YOUR SOLUTION
Rapids Contract & Design serves the United States with locations in Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri. Our experts are ready to assist with your foodservice needs—contact us for support, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM CST.
or call (800) 899-6604