Café setup consulting
Planned by a chef, built for your business
Chennai loves its coffee, tea and snacks, from filter-kaapi counters to modern specialty cafés. A café works in a small footprint, so every square foot, every menu item and every second at the counter has to earn its place. Getting the concept, the compact kitchen and the counter flow right is the difference between a queue and a quiet room.
HRBC Hospitality Solutions plans cafés end to end: concept and menu, beverage programme, kitchen and counter layout, equipment, SOPs and training. Chef-led planning means a menu your team can deliver consistently, through the morning rush and the evening peak.
How we help
What we do for you
Concept & positioning
Specialty coffee, tea, desserts, all-day café or quick-service: a clear idea for a clear customer.
Menu & beverage programme
A focused menu and drinks list that is quick to prepare, consistent and profitable.
Compact kitchen design
Make the most of limited space with a layout that keeps preparation, storage and washing out of each other’s way.
Counter & service flow
Order, prepare, pick up and seating arranged so queues move and staff don’t collide.
Equipment & utilities
Right-sized equipment and the power, water and drainage planning it needs.
SOPs & staff training
Procedures and hands-on training for baristas, kitchen and counter staff.
Planning checklist
Before you open a café
Use this as a starting point. We tailor it to your premises, format and budget.
- Choose a location with the footfall and frontage your concept needs
- Keep the menu small enough to execute well at peak times
- Design the counter around the order-prepare-serve journey
- Plan storage carefully, since small cafés run out of space first
- Check electrical capacity for espresso machines, refrigeration and air-conditioning
- Plan seating for how long your customers stay, not just how many fit
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What size space do I need for a café?
It depends on your concept and menu. Share your premises with us and we will assess what is possible and recommend a layout.
Can you help me design the café menu?
Yes. We build focused menus and beverage programmes that suit your equipment, your team and your customers.
Do you train baristas and counter staff?
Yes. Operational Launch includes hiring support, training and SOPs.
Can you help me open more than one café?
Yes. We help plan additional outlets so the concept, menu and kitchen layout repeat what already works.