Kitchen Design for Masseria Vittoria
Technical Sheet
Client: Masseria Vittoria
Address: Acaya (LE)
Objective:
The kitchen design project for Masseria Vittoria aimed to create a fully functional professional kitchen within a rural hospitality facility, considering spatial constraints and specific operational requirements. The masseria, a typical southern Italian farmhouse converted into a guest facility, required a kitchen capable of efficiently preparing breakfasts and dinners for its guests, maintaining high standards of quality and hygiene despite limited space.
The objective was twofold: on one hand, to provide a compact but fully equipped kitchen; on the other, to ensure smooth workflow management, safety, and regulatory compliance, maximizing every square meter available.
Requirements:
During the preliminary phase of the kitchen design, several key requirements emerged, guiding the layout and equipment selection:
Limited available space, but the need to integrate a complete cooking station.
Clear management of multiple kitchen areas: preparation, cooking, and washing, which needed to be organized and separated to ensure workflow efficiency.
The need to install dynamic preparation equipment, such as slicers, mixers, and combi ovens.
Upgrading of existing electrical and plumbing systems to support professional-grade appliances.
Installation of a high-performance kitchen exhaust system to ensure air quality and safety.
Creation of a safe, ergonomic, and compliant workspace for kitchen staff.
Solution:
The final kitchen design solution provided an integrated response to all critical requirements, combining functionality, safety, and comfort:
Functional layout: the space was divided into three distinct zones – food preparation, cooking, and washing – to ensure logical task separation and linear workflow.
Installation of a professional cooking block including gas burners, a combi oven, fryer, and neutral prep surfaces.
Integration of compact, high-performance dynamic preparation machines, selected according to use frequency and capacity.
Complete electrical and plumbing upgrades, tailored to the technical specifications of each appliance.
Implementation of a kitchen exhaust and air filtration system, crucial for maintaining a healthy and regulation-compliant environment.
Careful selection of finishing materials and furniture, ensuring durability, easy cleaning, and compliance with sanitary regulations.
All activities were coordinated to guarantee a swift execution with zero downtime for the masseria’s operations.
Benefits:
The kitchen design for Masseria Vittoria delivered a series of tangible benefits, significantly enhancing internal operations and the overall guest experience:
Maximum functionality in limited space: despite the small environment, all essential appliances and equipment were installed.
Optimized workflow: the separation of functional areas allows the staff to work efficiently, minimizing cross-contamination risks.
Faster meal preparation times, leading to shorter guest wait times and improved service quality.
Enhanced safety and staff comfort: each workstation was designed for ergonomic use and efficient performance.
A clean, professional, and hygienic kitchen environment, fully compliant with food safety regulations and aesthetically integrated into the architectural style of the masseria.
Timeline:
The project was completed in 6 weeks, including:
Executive planning and layout development
Utility infrastructure adjustments
Equipment and furnishing supply and installation
Functional testing and final commissioning
Conclusion:
This kitchen design project for Masseria Vittoria showcases how professional efficiency and limited space can be successfully balanced without compromising on quality, aesthetics, or safety. It serves as an excellent example of how optimized layout and workflow planning are at the heart of every successful kitchen design — even in historically significant and spatially constrained environments like traditional masserie.
