KITCHEN PLANS
LEARNING OUTCOME;
Describe a kitchen
Explain kitchen plans and types
THE KITCHEN
Using an appropriate thinking frame, write out ways you can describe a
kitchen.
I would say a kitchen is a functional room in a house where food is
prepared.
However, every kitchen has a plan.
What are kitchen plans?
KITCHEN PLANS
The kitchen is a working room and, in order for it to be easy
and efficient to work in, it must be well planned.
The most efficient kitchen layouts are based on a U, L or
Parallel lines plan.
Basically, what this means is the shape a kitchen takes when
equipment are arranged in the kitchen.
Think about your kitchen, does it have a unique shape?
Do you have an island? What is an island used for?
The main purpose of having a kitchen plan is to save human energy and be more efficient.
Kitchen Plans.
Centers:
• Storage
• Preparation
or • Cooking
• Serving
• Clean up
• Planning
L-Shape U-Shape One Wall or Two
Walls (Parallel lines)
(popular in apartments)
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Activity.
Watch the video and list out the kitchen plan(s) that you
can see.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgbeMk8ewOY
Sketch out your own kitchen plan, what shape does it
have? U? L? Parallel or is it one sided (Corridor type)?
In sketching, note the following;
How are the equipment arranged?
How many doors?
Note the store and the island if any.
A U-SHAPED KITCHEN PLAN
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“Work Centers” for kitchen activities
Food Preparation & Storage
Counter for preparing food.
Refrigerator and cabinets for storing utensils and
food.
Cooking & Serving
Stovetop and oven for cooking and baking.
Cabinets and counter for tools and utensils.
Clean Up
Sink and dishwasher.
Cabinets for storing dishes, tools, and utensils.
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QUESTIONS
Write a short note on the “work centers” for kitchen
activities. Give examples of activities that can take
place in each center.
What kitchen plan would you like to have if given an
opportunity and why?
What are the benefits of having a kitchen plan?
