Name: IPEC sarl
Address: IPEC Bldg., Zouk Mosbeh, Keserwan, Mount Lebanon, LB
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Question 1

What equipment do I need to open a restaurant in Lebanon?

Accepted Answer

A standard restaurant kitchen needs: a gas stove (4 or 6 burners with oven), a convection oven, a deep fryer, a flat griddle or charcoal grill, a salamander, a bain-marie, upright and undercounter refrigerators, a meat slicer, a food processor, stainless steel work tables, a hood dishwasher, and hand wash stations. Total equipment budget: $20,000–$50,000 for a 60–100 cover restaurant, depending on cuisine and menu complexity.

Question 2

How do I plan the layout of a restaurant kitchen?

Accepted Answer

Follow the five-station flow: receiving, storage, preparation, cooking, service. In Lebanon, most restaurant kitchens are tight on space, so efficient layout is critical. Allow 90 cm between equipment for safe movement, place the dishwash area near the service pass, and keep the cold prep line away from heat sources. IPEC offers kitchen design consultation to help you maximise your space.

Question 3

What size commercial kitchen do I need for my restaurant?

Accepted Answer

The industry standard is that the kitchen should be 30–40% of your total restaurant area. A 60-seat restaurant typically needs 40–60 square metres of kitchen space. In Lebanese cities where rent is expensive, some operators push to 25% with careful layout design. Cloud kitchens can go as small as 20 square metres with compact equipment. IPEC can help you design an efficient layout regardless of space constraints.

Question 4

Should I buy new or used kitchen equipment for my restaurant?

Accepted Answer

For core cooking equipment (ovens, stoves, fryers), buy new — the warranty, safety certification, and energy efficiency are worth the investment. Refrigeration should always be new because a used compressor is a gamble. For stainless steel tables and shelving, used can work if the welds are solid. IPEC supplies new, CE-certified equipment with full warranty and after-sales support — which used equipment simply can't offer.

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