Restaurant Fit Outs cover fitting out restaurants, cafés and takeaways: front of house, bars, service counters, seating, kitchens, extraction and finishes. Send one request and independent contractors reply with availability and prices.
Describe your project once to get restaurant fit outs quotes.
Request a Shopfitting QuoteWhat It Includes
- Front of house. Seating, banquettes, flooring and lighting.
- Counters and bars. Service counters, coffee bars and bars.
- Kitchen. Wall finishes, stainless steel and layout.
- Extraction. Canopies and ducting, through specialists.
- Bathrooms. Customer and staff toilets.
Who It Suits
New restaurants, franchise outlets, café conversions and refurbishments of existing venues.
Fittings, Materials and Finishes
- Hard-wearing surfaces. Quartz, compact laminate and stainless steel.
- Flooring. Non-slip tiles, epoxy and vinyl.
- Seating. Upholstered banquettes and loose furniture.
- Kitchen walls. Washable cladding and tiles.
How It Works
- Brief and layout. Seats, menu and kitchen flow.
- Design and approvals. Landlord and health approvals.
- Services. Plumbing, gas, electrical and extraction.
- Fit-out. Joinery, counters and finishes.
- Commissioning. Equipment tested before opening.
Restaurant Fit Outs Prices
Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Front-of-house fit-out | R8,000 - R25,000 per m² |
| Small café, 40 - 80 m² | R300,000 - R1.2 million |
| Bar or coffee counter | R45,000 - R250,000 |
| Kitchen extraction canopy and ducting | R40,000 - R180,000 |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Indicative ballpark figures in rand, rounded and excluding VAT. They reflect typical South African market rates for this kind of work. They are not our prices or quotations, and no contractor is bound by them. Confirm VAT, delivery, installation and what each quotation includes.
Get prices for your project rather than a range. Send one request, with no obligation.
Request a Shopfitting QuoteWhat Affects the Price
- Kitchen equipment. Often the largest cost, and usually priced separately.
- Extraction and gas. Specialist work with compliance needs.
- Seating count. Fixed seating and banquettes add joinery.
- Finish level. Feature lighting and stone tops.
What Affects Lead Time
- Approvals. Landlord, health and fire sign-off.
- Extraction. Fabrication and installation.
- Equipment. Delivery of kitchen equipment.
What to Send for an Accurate Quote
- Venue type and seats.
- Floor area and whether a kitchen exists.
- Floor plan or photos.
- Franchise manual if you have one.
- Opening date and budget.
Drawings and photos can be shared with the contractor you choose once you are in contact.
Restaurant Fit Outs FAQs
How much does a restaurant fit-out cost?
A small café often costs R300,000 to R1.2 million, excluding much of the kitchen equipment.
Is kitchen equipment included?
Usually not. Ask for it to be priced separately.
Who designs the extraction?
A specialist usually designs and installs it. Your contractor should coordinate it.
Can I take over an existing restaurant fit-out?
Yes. Refurbishing existing services can save a lot.
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Shopfitting South Africa sends your restaurant fit outs request to suitable contractors, so you can compare prices and lead times before you commit.
Shopfitting South Africa is a quote-matching service. We do not design, manufacture or install fittings, and we do not employ installation teams or own factories. Work is quoted and carried out by independent contractors, and your agreement is with the one you choose. Get a written quotation with drawings, finishes and a programme before you pay a deposit.
Restaurant Fit Outs. Describe what you need once and get the best quote, fast.
Request a Shopfitting QuoteGet the Best Quote, Fast
Keep it brief. Give your city, the service, the type of premises and its rough size. With your consent, your enquiry is passed only to contractors suited to the job, and you decide whether to go ahead.
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