The Laughing Lark, VIC

Challenge

As long-term hospitality veterans, colleagues Lisa and Andrew often dreamt about opening their own café. With Lisa’s front-of-house expertise and Andrew’s back-of-house experience, the two decided to join forces to open their first venue. They wanted to make the space not only a café but a multifunctional space that is kid and family-friendly and can double as a meeting area. The owners were focused on finding refrigeration equipment that fit seamlessly to maximize the floor space, ambiance, and customer experience. Andrew’s passion for food meant the team desired to prepare and make most of their products in-store. Therefore, the venue required fridge and freezer storage for fresh ingredients in addition to being able to easily access perishable items to cater to their diverse menu.

Solution

Connecting with James from Carlyle Engineering, the pair looked towards Bromic due to the brand’s reputation for quality and easily accessible warranty service.

The units supplied were:

– Under Bench Storage Fridges – The three-door under bench UBC1795SD-NR was selected for back-of-house use and a two-door under bench UBC1360SD-NR fit perfectly under the front-of-house counter for easy access to drinks, condiments, and other goods. 

– Upright Storage Freezer – the UF0650SDF-NR is an upright 650L storage freezer which gave the staff flexibility to store a larger quantity of food without taking up a lot of space in the kitchen. Additionally, the stainless steel makes maintenance and cleaning easy.  

– Back Bar Fridge – The BB0200GDS-NR-1 is a two-door sliding fridge. As all the meals are made to order, having a fridge where the chefs can easily access miscellaneous perishables like sauces was fantastic for their workflow and efficiency. The glass door allows for the staff to see exactly what products they have. Additionally, the sliding door was chosen over a hinged to save room in a tighter space.

By choosing different types of refrigeration units, the team has been able to cater to their exact requirements and maximized the space for their customers to have a delightful experience near the beach and be served delicious food that is kept fresh and food safe. Bromic’s refrigeration solutions are seamlessly incorporated into the space, achieving the perfect balance of functionality and visual tranquillity.