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Ventilation in restaurants is of critical importance and must be carried out professionally, as it is not only a matter of comfort but also a requirement for safety and the proper operation of the entire restaurant or café.
For example, in halls with open kitchens and live fire (grills, ovens, charcoal stoves), ventilation must be professionally calculated and carried out strictly according to standards. Ordinary exhaust hoods simply cannot cope with this, and as a result, kitchen odors, smoke, and excess heat will quickly fill the dining area and create a critical situation.
The optimal solution is a separate ventilation system for the kitchen and the main dining area of the restaurant or café. A properly designed exhaust system above each cooking zone and a supply system that delivers fresh, heated, or cooled air directly to the workspace maintain pressure balance and prevent smoke and odors from entering the hall.
Such ventilation not only ensures the comfort of guests and staff but is also a mandatory requirement for safety, fire protection, and sanitary standards. A well-designed HVAC system in your restaurant or café protects guests, staff, and equipment, reduces energy consumption, and extends the life of the kitchen.
The same applies to the dining area. If ventilation is incorrectly calculated, kitchen odors will mix with the air in the common space — this is absolutely unacceptable, as it directly affects guest comfort and the establishment’s reputation.
The calculation and selection of ventilation for restaurants must be carried out exclusively by professionals.
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Solution for Restaurants
A professional HVAC system for restaurants ensures compliance with all safety, comfort, and performance requirements for all zones — the kitchen, main dining area, and service rooms. In the kitchen, the supply system plays a key role, delivering heated or cooled air directly to the work zone, while the exhaust system maintains air balance and includes carbon filters and flame arrestors (when open flames are used), preventing smoke and odors and enhancing fire safety. The dining area is equipped with a professional supply and exhaust system with heating and cooling circuits, and for maximum guest comfort, a humidification system is recommended. Equipment selection is done individually after developing the restaurant’s technical design, considering layout, seating capacity, and heat loads.
Minimum professional HVAC equipment set for restaurants:
- HVAC design project for the restaurant
- Supply air system for kitchen with heating/cooling circuit
- Exhaust system for kitchen
- Carbon filter
- Flame/spark arrestor
- Supply and exhaust system for dining area with heating/cooling circuit
- Air conditioning system
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Solution for Cafés
If your café does not include a professional kitchen and only has a food warming area, one of the main cost factors for installing a full kitchen is eliminated.
Unlike restaurants that use open flames and complex ventilation systems, cafés that only reheat prepared food have much simpler requirements. The absence of a hot kitchen allows a significant reduction in installation and maintenance costs.
To maintain a comfortable microclimate, a well-designed supply and exhaust ventilation system in the customer area is sufficient, ensuring a constant flow of fresh air and removal of stale air, along with an air conditioning system that keeps the temperature at an optimal level. This solution guarantees comfort for guests and staff with minimal investment and operating costs.
Minimum HVAC set for cafés:
- HVAC project for the café
- Supply and exhaust system for the main area
- Air conditioning system
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Frequently asked questions
Why is it necessary to design a ventilation and air conditioning project for a restaurant?
Restaurants are public dining facilities with strict sanitary standards, so a professional HVAC project is essential. It ensures proper operation of technological processes, compliance with hygiene requirements, and comfort for both visitors and staff. Developing HVAC design documentation is mandatory. HVAC ENGINEERING creates projects that fully meet regulations and your restaurant’s technical specifications.
What type of ventilation system should be installed in restaurants and cafés?
A single universal system cannot be used in restaurants. Separate systems are required — one for the main dining area and another for the professional kitchen. The kitchen needs a dedicated exhaust and supply system with air filtration and compensation, while the dining hall requires quiet, balanced airflow for guest comfort. HVAC ENGINEERING specialists will design and implement the optimal HVAC solution for your property.
How can kitchen odors be prevented from spreading into the main dining area?
To prevent kitchen odors from entering the dining area, the HVAC system must be designed with proper airflow separation and pressure balancing between rooms. HVAC ENGINEERING ensures precise design and equipment selection to eliminate this issue and maintain a clean, comfortable atmosphere for your guests.