Rapid Response Support Systems from PKL Group PKL provides relocatable kitchens and support facilities for remote international sites. We have an impressive record of delivering fast-track facilities to the world’s military forces. Our kitchens are also ideal for use in different scenarios such as oil exploration, major construction sites and relief work. Options range from bespoke containerised units, 'softwall’ tented solutions, and modular System Kitchens to schemes that are composed from ‘off the shelf’ ex-rental portable kitchens. As well as kitchen units, support facilities such as laundries, bakeries, restaurants and ablution blocks can be provided. Containerised Highly Robust, ISO rated containerised systems that can be deployed as either a single unit or a larger open span facility. The containers conform to ISO standards and are readily transportable anywhere in the world by land, sea or air. Designed to a 25 year lifespan, the units can be repeatedly relocated. System Kitchens For more permanent facilities the best solution might be a System Kitchen. Designed to take advantage of the latest off-site construction methods, a System Kitchen is relocatable whilst conforming to full construction standards. It offers a facility equivalent to a traditional construction but with a very much reduced lead time. Dining, servery and support facilities Other units are available to support the facility and widen the scope offered to provide a fuller ‘camp’ solution. Facilities available include dining areas, bakeries, laundries and ablution blocks in either containerised, ‘tented’ or modular formats. Tented Either as a supplement to a containerised kitchen such as a large scale dining area, or as a solution in its own right – a tented structure can make an ideal rapid response facility. Ready to ship with prime and ancillary equipment, both traditional fabric / softwall tents and more sophisticated ‘inflatable’ structures can be deployed. Ex-rental PKL has the largest fleet of portable kitchen units in the world. Where an extremely rapid delivery is required, projects can be delivered utilising kitchens and equipment drawn directly from the PKL fleet. This can be the quickest way to get a facility on the ground and PKL ex-rental schemes have been deployed by military forces globally over the last 15 years.

Rapid Response Containerised Systems Containerised kitchens can be deployed either as a single unit or as a large open span facility. The units are specifically designed for rapid deployment. The system offers the robustness of ISO containers with the added advantage of volumetric technology. Using this system open plan facilities with refinements such as central island canopies can be delivered in a remote site location. The units are based around a series of workspaces which are linked together to form the desired facility. For example we have standardised kitchens, stores, preps and wash-up spaces that can be configured to the correct type and scale of catering facility needed. These containers provide a safe, robust and efficient environment, self powered if necessary, with onboard generators, water and waste tanks. Features Full ISO shipping rating – 20ft container footprint DROPS, chinook and C130 compatible Stackable to 9 units high Easily transported by land, sea and air 25 year lifespan Flexible open plan designs Fast site erection Units can be connected to site services infrastructure or constructed with onboard services such as electrical generators, water and waste water storage, water purification etc. Internal services are fitted so that units are complete mechanically and electrically with simple quickfit connections made once the units are delivered. Kitchen ventilation systems work on the simple basis of high air volumes throughout to create cooling. Additional options are available to enhance M&E performance including: Centralised air handling units with tempered incoming air Heat and energy recovery systems. Temperature controlled preps. Fire Suppression systems. PKL has a stock of standardised kitchen designs.

Rapid Response System Kitchens For more permanent facilities the best solution might be a System Kitchen. Designed to take advantage of the latest off-site construction methods it is relocatable while conforming to full construction standards. Appropriate for longer term requirements it offers a facility equivalent to a traditional construction but with a much reduced lead time and may cost less than a containerised kitchen. Features: Can be used as a permanent facility. Makes no compromise to traditional construction. A much reduced lead time may also offer a lower cost than a full containerised solution. System allows the integration of more sophisticated services internally. Wide choice of internal finishes available. Some units can be delivered ‘flat pack’ to reduce delivery costs.

Rapid Response Support Systems Other units are available to support the core kitchen units. Ancillary facilities offered are not confined to containerised systems but can be provided in tented or portable kitchen formats if required. Dining and Servery Areas Dining accommodation can be provided to serve the kitchen, and to suit a specific scaling requirement. Depending on the climatic conditions of the specific location, the area can be simply ventilated or fully heated and air-conditioned. With our long experience of mess design, we provide the most appropriate servery ensuring continuity between kitchen and servery equipment. Laundries/Bakeries Laundries can be provided for remote sites in various sizes and can include washing, drying, dry cleaning and ironing facilities as well as wash dosing systems. Laundry containers can come complete with integral power if required. Containerised bakeries can also be provided with the complete process encapsulated in a series of containers, including storage, mixing, proving / baking, cooling and slicing facilities. As with laundries integral power and services are available if required. Ablution Blocks Containerised ablution blocks to the required size can be provided with adequate amounts of hot water and the minimisation of waste. Our larger ablution blocks come complete with centralised hot water plant and options such as solar heating and grey water recycling systems are available. Service Provision As part of the package, additional service infrastructure items can be provided, including generators, electrical distribution boards and cables, water storage and distribution, waste storage etc.

Rapid Response Tented Systems Tented systems offer great value for money and are easily transportable and relocatable. Whilst not as robust or long lasting as the containerised system, their low cost and portability make them ideal for many situations, including dining rooms and stores. Tented systems are often packed in ISO containers along with all catering and ancillary equipment, enabling speedy erection once the units are marshalled at the final location. Tented systems work well as stand-alone self contained facilities or as a means of providing complementary accommodation for containerised or portable kitchen facilities. Two types of tented system are offered: Traditional fabric / softwall - Steel framed Inflatable The inflatable system has distinct benefits including speed of erection with minimal labour and extremely high insulation values. The tent, once erected can be fitted out with mobile canopies, foodservice equipment and service distribution systems. This can be up and running as a fully functioning kitchen very quickly.

Rapid Response Ex-Rental Units PKL has the world’s largest hire fleet of portable kitchens and heavy duty catering equipment. This fleet offers the quickest method of solving an urgent problem; in most cases the kitchens required will be immediately available. The required units can be specified from the PKL Hire Guide and shipped immediately after commissioning and inspection and so available within days. The units may take a little longer to deliver if any significant remodelling or re-engineering is required. Ex-Rental Portable Kitchens have been provided to the Middle East, Bosnia and Kosovo and have been used for relief work and inflight catering purposes.

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