From Athens to Izmir – Designing Greek Kitchens That Feel Alive

Greek Restaurant Kitchen Projects – Turkey-Built Solutions for Modern Taverns, Meze Bars & Grills

From souvlaki smoke in Thessaloniki to chilled meze counters in Sydney, we’ve worked inside real Greek restaurant kitchens — and we learned one thing: it’s all about rhythm. From fire to fridge, every Greek dish depends on layout, heat zoning, and precise flow.

As a contracting and manufacturing company proudly based in Turkey, we build full turnkey kitchen projects for hospitality contractors, consultants, kitchen designers and F&B groups who demand both flavor and flow. These are not catalog-based kitchens. Every system we export is designed with a real Greek kitchen scenario in mind — from prep to pass.

And yes, we make them look good too. Because when guests walk into a Greek restaurant, they better feel something. We build for that.

The Greek Kitchen Identity – Where Tradition Meets Live Fire

Greek kitchens move fast. But they also respect flow:

  • Grill dominance – most dishes hit the flame before the plate
  • Cold meze prep – space + freshness are non-negotiables
  • Multi-temp plating – dishes mix hot, warm, and cold on one table
  • Taverna FOH cooking – show grills, open platters, fire ambiance
  • Small kitchens, big menus – spatial discipline is survival

You try doing grilled octopus, tzatziki, and spanakopita all in one line? We seen it. It fails.

Because we don’t sell equipment — we build kitchens that breathe.

🇹🇷 Turkey-built systems, export-ready, CE certified

🔥 Experts in souvlaki, gyros, meze station design

❄️ Cold prep zone planning for 12+ meze items

🛠️ Full MEP, layout, and utility planning included

🧠 OS&E integration: plates, skewers, ladles — all aligned

📩 Let’s start mapping your Greek kitchen — we ship from Istanbul to the world.

  • Charcoal or gas souvlaki grills – open, with adjustable heights
  • Vertical gyros machines – manual/electric rotation, integrated grease control
  • Cold meze counters – 8–14 GN pan wells, top-lit with cooling air circulation
  • Holding drawers – for pita, baked items, warm salads
  • Snack fryers – small volume for cheese balls, zucchini fries
  • Display fridges – front-of-house dessert/meze visibility

Each style demands a different rhythm:

  • Taverna Style: Medium footprint, grill-centered, fire-focused
  • Meze Bar: Cold zone dominance, high display, minimal cooking
  • Gyros Shop: Vertical flow, grease management, urban compactness

Our layouts begin with menu flow, not catalogs.

Fire is the Greek kitchen’s heart — but it’s also a show:

  • Integrated souvlaki grill within front counter
  • Tempered glass protection for FOH areas
  • Charcoal drawers with ash collectors
  • Lighting that celebrates the fire, not hides it
  • Side pass zones for full plate show plating

Real fire, safely shown.

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Greek Restaurant Kitchen Projects – Turkey-Built Solutions for Modern Taverns, Meze Bars & Grills

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Cold Meze Zone Planning for Safety & Speed

Greek food lives in the cold zone too:

  • Separate cold line for 12–15 items
  • High-surface prep counters with chilled wells
  • Anti-cross-contamination cutting boards
  • Quick-reach fridges near plating line

Our cold zones use HACCP-compliant workflows.

Hygiene, Grease & Cross-Zone Planning

Feature

Greek Kitchen

Other Mediterranean

Fire Load

High (grills)

Medium (oven-focused)

Cold Zone Importance

Very High

Moderate

FOH Cooking

Key Show Element

Often Back-of-House

Grease Flow Control

Multi-source (grill+fryer)

Fryer-only

Layout Style

Menu-Zoned

General Line

Flow is more important than floorplan.

Utility & Infrastructure Planning

  • Dual fuel setups – charcoal & gas backup
  • Under-grill grease traps & floor slope planning
  • Separate drainage for cold line & dish zone
  • Balanced electrical design for fryers & fridges
  • MEP plans, utility schedules, ventilation drawings

We coordinate with your architect or run full build.

🧊 Cold Zone Planning for Raw Fish Safety & Freshness

This ain’t salad. This is raw seafood.

  • Dual-layer insulation in undercounter fridges
  • Top-display sushi showcases, rear-serviced
  • Zoned fish cutting boards, antibacterial-coated
  • Temp tracking sensors synced with HACCP apps

Freshness is logistics. Not luck.

OS&E Matching for Greek Cuisine

  • Greek coffee sets, mezze ramekins, pita trays
  • Fire-safe serving platters for souvlaki
  • Gyros knife sets, magnetic wall holders
  • Cold bar GN inserts, olive oil bottle holders

Let your BOQ speak Greek.

Smart Design Tips for Greek Kitchens That Actually Work

  1. Always give gyros machine clearance — for carving & safety

If staff don’t have carving space, you risk accidents and messy service.

  1. Separate your fire and cold stations. Always.

Flame heat ruins cold meze freshness — layout should protect contrast.

  1. Show your grill — hide your fryer.

Visual fire attracts guests; fryers don’t. Keep it elegant.

  1. Keep cold meze near the pass, not walk-ins

Long walks kill speed. Cold dishes must fly, not crawl.

  1. Use under-grill grease drawers — it saves hours daily

Cleaning gets faster, safer — no more late-night scraping.

  1. Use different light tone for fire & meze zones

Warm light for flame, cool for fresh plates. Simple, effective.

  1. Never combine dishwash & prep — even in tight setups

One zone for food, one for dirt. Don’t cross the line.

📩 Want us to review your layout? Just say hi.

Recommended Equipment Table for Greek Menus

Item

Use Case

Feature

Souvlaki Grill

Meat skewers, seafood

Height control, open fire

Gyros Machine

Vertical meat, shawarma-style

Electric/manual, CE certified

Meze Cold Counter

10–20 items cold bar

GN compatible, air-cooling

Snack Fryer

Zucchini balls, feta bites

Small footprint, fast recovery

Holding Drawer

Warm bread, spinach pies

Temp control, humidity

All equipment available factory-direct from Turkey.

Japanese Serving Rituals & Front-of-House Equipment Design

Greek meals are shared, not plated. That changes the kitchen design:

  • Large format serving trays
  • Open cold plate pass-throughs
  • Bread baskets, ouzo chillers
  • Backlit dessert fridges near seating

Design the kitchen around how Greeks eat, not just what.

FAQ – Greek Restaurant Kitchen

We include safety barriers and air circulation specs.

Definitely. With GN options and chilled airflow.

Every item we export meets CE and local hygiene codes.

Absolutely. Smoke and grease control is part of the scope.

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