CPD: Essential Guide for Designing Commercial Kitchens & Bars

CPD

CPD: Essential Guide for Designing Commercial Kitchens & Bars

As a valued member of the Australian Institute of Architects, Caterlink offers an accredited course to support architects in their continuous professional development. We invite you to join our presentation on designing commercial kitchens and bars, earning 1.5 formal CPD points under the Institute’s Refuel program.

Course Overview

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CPD: Essential Guide for Designing Commercial Kitchens & Bars

As a valued member of the Australian Institute of Architects, Caterlink offers an accredited course to support architects in their continuous professional development. We invite you to join our presentation on designing commercial kitchens and bars, earning 1.5 formal CPD points under the Institute’s Refuel program.

Course Overview

This course will provide architects with the tools to design commercial kitchens and bars that meet industry standards and evolving demands. Covering Australian standards, planning, design principles, sustainability practices, equipment selection, current trends, and best practices. Participants will learn to create functional, safe, and adaptable kitchen designs.

During each presentation, we will provide:

AIA formal recognition
CPD certificates for all participants
Networking opportunity – drinks and a light grazing selection provided.

Course Overview

Australian Standards

> Local building codes and health regulations (e.g., fire safety, sanitation).
> Ventilation and exhaust system requirements.

Collaborative Planning

> Understand and create a design brief – menu, volume and overall intent
> Importance of involving Operational stakeholders, F&B managers, chefs and key staff in the design process.
> Interdisciplinary collaboration with engineers and planners.

Design Principles

> Fit for purpose.
> Workflow efficiency.
> Zoning areas (prep, cooking, washing, storage).
> Flexibility and scalability for future changes.
> Safety features (slip-resistant flooring, proper lighting).
> Ergonomics in kitchen design to minimise injuries.

Sustainability Practices

> Energy-efficient appliances.
> Waste management systems and sustainable materials.

Equipment Selection

> Types of commercial kitchen equipment (ovens, fryers, refrigeration).
> Space allocation and electrical or plumbing needs for equipment.

Trends in Commercial Kitchen Design

> Innovative technologies (smart kitchens).
> Trends in professional cooking that affects kitchen layout and design.

Best Practices

> Examples of successful kitchen designs.
> Lessons learned from real-world applications.

Get a quick look at our Melbourne CPD, held in July 2025 at Tthe Marriot Docklands.

Where and When?

Registrations are now open for our our 2026 Essential Guide for Designing Commercial Kitchens & Bars course in Victoria and Western Australia.

Choose your spot for your prefered dates below.

Melbourne, VIC

Dates

Time

Address

11 June 2026	2 pm – 4 pm	Caterlink Showroom & Experience Centre 14, Glenvale Crescent, Mulgave VIC 3170
30 July 2026	2 pm – 4 pm	Caterlink Showroom & Experience Centre 14, Glenvale Crescent, Mulgave VIC 3170
22 October 2026	2 pm – 4 pm	Caterlink Showroom & Experience Centre 14, Glenvale Crescent, Mulgave VIC 3170

Perth, WA

Dates

Time

Address

11 June 2026	2 pm – 4 pm	Caterlink 26 Howe Street, Osborne Park, WA 6017
30 July 2026	2 pm – 4 pm	Caterlink 26 Howe Street, Osborne Park, WA 6017
22 October 2026	2 pm – 4 pm	Caterlink 26 Howe Street, Osborne Park, WA 6017

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Ready to gain practical knowledge on designing commercial kitchens and bars that will gain you 1.5 formal CPD points?

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