Sushi & Go

For the main counter, Sushi & Go wanted its freshly prepared sushi clearly visible to customers while keeping the working area practical for the team behind it. The owner was particularly mindful of airflow and condensation around the food, as moisture could affect the texture of the sushi. Choosing the right refrigerated display was therefore central to the equipment plan.

The store also needed a dedicated grab and go area where customers could quickly choose packaged sushi, snacks and drinks. Behind the counter, the team needed chilled ingredients and storage within easy reach, alongside the washing and other equipment required for daily service.

Because this was the chain’s biggest store, the equipment had to work within a larger layout and alongside the wider fit out. Some dimensions provided for the space later needed correcting, while long lead times on certain products added pressure ahead of the opening. The plan needed enough flexibility to accommodate those changes without losing sight of how the store would operate.

McGrath Refrigeration planned the equipment layout around how the team would prepare, display and serve food. Two Cossiga La Patisserie Plus refrigerated displays form the main sushi counter, while a Tefcold Galaxy+ multideck provides a dedicated grab and go area.

Behind the counter, three Unifrost refrigerated prep counters keep chilled ingredients close to the working area. McGrath Refrigeration also supplied an upright fridge, a CoolPro upright freezer, an Aristarco undercounter dishwasher, hand wash basins and wall shelving.

When dimensions supplied by another shopfitter needed correcting, McGrath Refrigeration adapted the equipment layout. The team also worked with suppliers to manage long lead times and responded to changes throughout the project.