The requirement
Temporary hospital kitchen facilities were required at Port Hedland Hospital in Western Australia while its existing commercial kitchen underwent refurbishment.
The hospital needed to maintain daily meals for approximately 50 inpatients, alongside other onsite catering services.
The replacement facilities had to provide reliable cooking, refrigeration and dishwashing capabilities throughout the renovation period. With the hospital located in regional Western Australia, a practical modular solution was essential to maintaining food services.
Our solution
Mobile Kitchens supplied three modular commercial kitchen facilities, providing a complete temporary catering solution for Port Hedland Hospital.
The installation included a Hotline Kitchen, Warewash Module and Cold Room. Each facility supported a different part of the hospital’s daily catering operations.
The kitchen provided commercial cooking and food preparation space, while the separate warewashing facility handled dishwashing and cleaning. Refrigerated storage ensured food supplies could be stored appropriately.
The modular facilities remained onsite for almost 12 months, allowing hospital catering staff to continue preparing meals throughout the refurbishment without relying on the permanent kitchen.
Equipment and features
The hospital kitchen installation included:
- Hotline Kitchen – Commercial cooking equipment and food preparation areas for daily patient meals.
- Warewash Module – Dedicated commercial dishwashing and cleaning facilities.
- Cold Room – Refrigerated storage for ingredients and catering supplies.
The three facilities provided a flexible, practical solution for maintaining essential catering services during an extended hospital refurbishment.
Mobile Kitchens provides temporary commercial kitchens for hospitals and aged care facilities across Australia.
For further information about regional healthcare services, visit WA Country Health Service.