Temporary Kitchen Solution Enables Seamless Patient Meal Service During Renovation
Client
LewisGale Hospital Montgomery – HCA Virginia Healthcare
The Need
Temporary kitchen needed during full renovation.
The Solution
Modular units provided for cooking, prep, warewashing, and storage.
Meeting Critical Needs with a Custom Modular Solution
When LewisGale Hospital Montgomery began planning a comprehensive renovation of its foodservice operation, it quickly became clear that a traditional trailer-based or container solution wouldn’t suffice. The project demanded a long-term, licensed, and fully code-compliant facility—one that could support a high-volume hospital kitchen without compromising patient care.
Kitchens To Go stepped in with a modular solution tailored to the hospital’s needs and regional climate. The team delivered a three-unit modular kitchen complex, complete with dedicated areas for cooking, food prep, and warewashing, as well as two cold storage units to maintain essential refrigeration capacity. This approach allowed Kitchens To Go to closely replicate the hospital’s existing kitchen layout—creating familiarity for staff and ensuring operational continuity.
Despite unexpected delays in the hospital’s construction timeline, Kitchens To Go remained a flexible partner. When the client’s schedule shifted, the KTG team was ready to respond. Not only did they accommodate the new timeline, but they also extended the lease without issue when additional time was required.
The collaborative nature of the implementation process played a key role in the project’s success. From foodservice and facilities to finance and administration, the hospital’s internal teams worked closely with Kitchens To Go. Together, they navigated local and state code requirements, ensuring the facility met all necessary regulations. When minor code discrepancies arose, the teams collaborated to resolve them swiftly—underscoring the strength of the working relationship.
Once the temporary facility was live, the results were immediate. The hospital transitioned its foodservice operations without disruption, continuing to serve meals to patients and staff efficiently and effectively. By providing a dependable and familiar working environment, the modular kitchen allowed hospital staff to maintain service quality and focus on what matters most—patient care.
Beyond short-term continuity, the solution supported long-term goals. With a robust temporary setup in place, LewisGale Hospital Montgomery was able to proceed with its full-scale renovation without compromise. This not only optimized the renovation process but also positioned the hospital for long-term foodservice improvements.
Chris Lockard, General Manager of Food and Nutrition Services at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, expressed his appreciation during a critical adjustment phase, saying:
“Team, I appreciate the quick turnaround on this. All adjustments meet my needs. Confirmed on my end. Thank you.”
This case illustrates the critical role a responsive, customized temporary kitchen solution can play in maintaining essential services during a major renovation. Kitchens To Go not only met the hospital’s operational and compliance needs but did so with the flexibility and partnership that define successful long-term collaborations.
Kitchens To Go provides mobile, modular and containerized solutions for projects of any timeframe. Markets and conditions are changing constantly, however, so please connect with us to find out what options are currently available for your project’s need and timeline.
