Redesigning a pub or restaurant kitchen with new flue supplies, cookers and work surfaces is not a cheap pursuit, however it could help to save money in the long run.
Kevin Love, head chef at The Hinds Head in Bray, told BigHospitality.co.uk that his current cooking area is nearly eight years old and is in need of a full refurbishment.
He added that the business was spending a lot of money on repairs, and simply "plastering over the cracks".
When undertaking such a move, it is important that the owners of the property consider whether the building is protected or not, as this would mean that any extensions would have to be ruled out.
Aesthetic changes to the outside of the building could also be banned in order to protect its natural beauty.
Replacing the flue supplies in a cooking space has many advantages, not least the fact that it should provide a cleaner area for work, as fumes and smoke will be taken away more economically.