Custom Fabrication & Commercial Kitchen Design
Since 1948, Cayard’s has delivered precision-built stainless steel equipment and comprehensive kitchen design throughout Louisiana. Our family-owned company creates NSF certified custom solutions that maximize efficiency, meet regulations, and stand the test of time.
Serving Louisiana Since 1948
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Louisiana's Most Experienced Foodservice Solutions Partner
Every commercial kitchen is different. Whether you’re working with an unusual space, implementing a unique concept, or requiring specialized cooking equipment that doesn’t exist in catalogs, Cayard’s custom fabrication and design services provide the solution.
As Louisiana’s oldest foodservice equipment dealer (founded in 1948 and family-owned since 1962), we’ve solved countless unique challenges for restaurants, institutions, hotels, and healthcare facilities across the state.
Founded in 1948
Louisiana's oldest foodservice equipment dealer
Family Owned
Generations of Louisiana relationships since 1962
NSF Certified
All custom fabrication meets NSF standards
Full Service
Design, fabrication, installation & maintenance
Our approach combines technical expertise with practical, real-world knowledge gained from decades of installations, service calls, and customer partnerships. We don’t just design and build. We support your operation for the long term with comprehensive equipment sales, professional installation, full-service maintenance, and fire suppression expertise.
Years of Louisiana Service
Custom Projects Completed
NSF Certified Fabrication
FREE
Same Day Delivery (Orders by 12pm)
Custom Stainless Steel Equipment
Precision-Built for Any Application
Cayard’s custom fabrication shop transforms food-grade stainless steel into functional equipment built to your exact specifications. Our Baton Rouge facility houses skilled metal workers who create solutions that standard catalogs simply can’t address.
What Sets Our Fabrication Apart?
Our fabrication is informed by decades of real-world installation and field experience, not just shop drawings. Our fabricators work closely with our installation crew and service technicians, understanding how equipment actually performs in Louisiana kitchens. This means we build pieces that not only fit your space perfectly but also install cleanly, operate reliably, and service easily over years of use.
Why Custom Fabrication?
Space constraints, unique workflow requirements, and specialized functions often make standard equipment impractical. Custom stainless steel fabrication eliminates these compromises by creating equipment sized to fit your space perfectly while incorporating the specific features your operation requires.
Our Fabrication Capabilities
Work Tables & Surfaces
Shelving & Storage
Sinks & Handwashing
Three-compartment sinks, prep sinks sized for your operation with proper plumbing integration.
Exhaust Hood & Ductwork
Specialty Projects
Equipment stands, servery counters, wall panels, mobile carts, and retrofit adaptations.
Fire Suppression
Integrated with our fire suppression installation services (LA SFM F470).
The Fabrication Process
1
Consultation & Measurement
2
Design & Approval
CAD drawings showing dimensions, materials, and construction methods
3
Fabrication
4
Quality Inspection
5
Installation
- Construction Standards
All fabrication uses food-grade stainless steel following NSF certification standards with smooth continuous welds, sealed seams, proper drainage, and appropriate reinforcement for commercial use. Every piece is built to withstand the rigors of Louisiana’s commercial foodservice operations.
Ready for custom fabrication?
Let’s discuss your project requirements
Commercial Kitchen Design
Strategic Layouts That Drive Success
Intelligent design makes the difference between a kitchen that struggles and one that excels. Our Louisiana-based designers create efficient, compliant spaces optimized for your operation.
Experience-Driven Expertise
Why Professional Design Matters
- Reduce labor costs through efficient layout
- Ensure regulatory compliance
- Create safe working conditions
- Accommodate future growth
- Improve employee satisfaction
Poor Design Choices
- Creates workflow bottlenecks
- Increases labor hours
- Causes code violations
- Limits operational adaptability
- Results in costly modifications
Our Design Approach
Understanding Your Operation
We discuss your menu, service style, volume projections, staffing, and vision using our comprehensive equipment checklist (developed over decades of Louisiana foodservice experience).
Site Analysis
We assess building dimensions, utilities, ventilation, access points, and ADA needs including Louisiana-specific requirements and local permitting processes we’ve navigated hundreds of times.
Layout Development
Using AutoCAD, we develop layout concepts that organize your kitchen into logical work zones while planning for Louisiana’s climate and operational realities.
Equipment Specification
We work with the best equipment brands (many we’ve sold and serviced for decades). Our specifications reflect real-world performance knowledge, not just manufacturer specs.
Technical Documentation
Comprehensive construction documents include dimensioned floor plans, electrical and plumbing requirements, ventilation design, and equipment specifications.
Regulatory Coordination
We coordinate directly with Louisiana health departments during design to ensure pre-approval and smooth permitting, leveraging our long-standing relationships with local inspectors.
Factors to Consider When Designing a Commercial Kitchen
- Work triangle and flow optimization
- Zone organization
- Ventilation and hood design
- Utility planning
- ADA compliance
- Energy efficiency
- Louisiana health department coordination
- NSF certified equipment integration
Specialized Design Services
Small Kitchen Design
Maximize efficiency in limited spaces, essential for Louisiana’s older buildings and tight urban spaces.
Restaurant Kitchen Design
From fine dining to quick service, we’ve designed for Louisiana’s diverse culinary landscape, from Creole to modern concepts.
Catering Kitchen Design
Efficient workflows for high-volume event preparation, informed by Louisiana’s active catering industry.
How to Design a Commercial Kitchen
1
Needs Assessment & Concept Development
Understanding your vision, menu, and operational requirements
2
Space Planning & Layout Design
3
Equipment Selection & Specification
4
Utility & Ventilation Planning
5
Louisiana Regulatory Compliance Review
6
Final Documentation & Implementation Support
Complete construction documents and ongoing project support
Complete Design & Installation Services
Beyond design, we provide comprehensive kitchen design and installation services. Our team coordinates equipment procurement from our extensive inventory, custom fabrication in our Baton Rouge shop, professional installation by our experienced crew, and final inspections. We’re with you from concept to completion and beyond, with full-service maintenance, parts availability, and our fire suppression division ready to support your operation for years to come.
Ready to Design Your Kitchen?
Schedule a consultation with our Louisiana-based designers
Our Projects
Looking for design ideas? We’ve created solutions for Louisiana’s diverse foodservice operations for over seven decades. Our portfolio showcases diverse Louisiana projects from compact cafe kitchens to expansive institutional facilities. We bring creativity and innovation to every project while maintaining practical functionality and long-term reliability.
Partner with Louisiana's Most Experienced Foodservice Team
Every successful project begins with conversation. We’d like to understand your needs, challenges, and vision for custom stainless steel equipment or kitchen design. Our family-owned team (serving Louisiana since 1948) will offer insights from generations of experience and develop solutions tailored specifically to your operation.
Equipment Sales
FREE same-day delivery (orders by 12pm)
Installation
Professional equipment moving & installation
Maintenance
Full-service for hot & cold side equipment
Fire Suppression
Licensed services (LA SFM F470)
