Foodservice Design Consultancy

Specialized foodservice design and consulting partners for architects, developers, and visionaries.

4,500+

Successful Projects

- Design and Planning
- Technical Documentation
- Engineering Coordination
- Project Support & QA

Innovating Food Service. Reliable Results.

Foodesign Associates is a recognized foodservice design agency offering facility design, concept development, and operations consulting. With decades of experience and over 4,500 projects, we are a trusted partner to the architectural community.

Design and Planning

We translate culinary concepts into efficient spatial layouts, including restaurant kitchen layouts, balancing creative vision with operational feasibility to maximize workflow and ROI.

Technical Documentation

We deliver comprehensive Revit and AutoCAD drawings with precise foodservice equipment specifications that serve as an error-free roadmap for procurement and construction

Engineering Coordination

We integrate foodservice loads with building systems, providing detailed MEP plans to prevent conflicts and ensure compliance.

Project Support & QA

We manage the bid and build process through commercial kitchen installation, conducting inspections to ensure the install matches the design.

Who We Serve

With over 46 years of foodservice consulting, we provide facility design, concept development, and operations consulting. We partner with architects and operators in sectors including schools, universities, healthcare, senior living, correctional facilities, restaurants, and hospitality.

Architects

Foodesign Associates provides quality commercial kitchen design that balances efficiency, energy sustainability, and aesthetics. With more than four decades of experience, we support the design process with project analysis, code review, and design documentation from the back of house to the front of house. Our expertise ensures architects can integrate foodservice seamlessly into their facility designs, saving time, reducing risk, and enhancing the overall value of the project.

Operators

Special consideration must be given to how a new or remodeled facility will operate if it is to achieve its greatest potential. We partner directly with operators to ensure their voice is built into the design. From departmental organization and budgeting to cost-benefit analysis and general management support, our process helps operators streamline workflow, control costs, and set their team up for long-term success.

Developers

At Foodesign Associates, we know the success of any new or renovated commercial kitchen depends on how well it performs in daily operations. We collaborate directly with developers to ensure their needs guide the design. From workflow planning and equipment selection to budgeting and operational support, our approach helps clients improve efficiency, control costs, and build a kitchen that supports long-term performance.

Foodesign Projects by Sectors

A full-cycle approach, supporting your project from initial feasibility to final inspection.

Defining the Standard in Foodservice Design.

As a nationally recognized design firm, Foodesign Associates blends functionality with aesthetics to create effective and appealing kitchens and dining spaces. Our team’s expertise spans diverse sectors, and our client-focused approach ensures solutions that support both operational success and long-term value.

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What our Clients Say

"I have worked with a number of commercial kitchen design companies across the country, and the team at Food Design Associates has been my best experience to date. The team is very knowledgeable, but where they really stand out is with their approach. They are strong communicators, listening to our concerns and needs and talking through best solutions in a truly collaborative style. This style makes all the difference on a commercial kitchen project which involves a wide range of specialists with competing priorities."

"Foodesign is our go-to Kitchen consultant for all projects requiring a Commercial Kitchen. They have become a trusted partner by providing our clients with functional, well-thought-out solutions by intently listening to their needs and delivering clear, concise drawings and specifications. Having a consultant that listens, communicates clearly, and performs on time and within budget is not always easy to find, but Foodesign does just that."

"I have been working with John Barja and the Foodesign team for nearly 20 years now. They are my go-to professional for anything related to kitchen and laundry for our state-of-the-art justice facilities. We value our clients and would only use the best option out there! Thanks for all your valuable expertise in planning and design throughout the years."

"Foodesign Associates always provides our team with a level of service and knowledge that exceeds our expectations. Whether it is showing us the latest technologies that help improve the overall design or working directly with the health department reviewers to expedite schedule, working with their team has always provided the best solutions to our project needs."

The Mezcal project turned out great, particularly with the Foodeisgn team’s help to not only plan the kitchen, but also to deliver their branding and web design. The website looks incredible and provides that extra level of professional and expertise that I think will help the restaurant stand out. Thanks again for your team’s role in what was a challenging project at times. I look forward to hopefully working together again in the future.