A selection of commercial kitchen and hospitality projects
that we’ve delivered for leading brands and independent businesses.
Legado, in Shoreditch’s Montacute Yards, is the second London restaurant from celebrated chef Nieves Barragán Mohacho and was awarded its first Michelin star in the 2026 Guide. Meaning “legacy”, Legado celebrates Spain’s diverse regional food cultures, from the tapas bars of Cádiz and Jerez to the seafood of Galicia and the hearty stews of Asturias. It combines a double-height dining room, a counter overlooking the kitchen, and a relaxed taberna serving tapas and pintxos.
Mardy’s, in Medici Courtyard just off Hanover Square, is a modern British sandwich shop from Dan Koukarskikh, one of the team behind Michelin-starred Lita in Marylebone. The grab-and-go concept pays homage to the heritage of British sandwich making with a contemporary twist, using high-quality ingredients prepared with care, alongside a range of cakes, pastries and breakfast offerings.
As the first site for this new British brand, Mardy’s needed a space that would set the standard for everything that follows. Our brief was to make the most of a tight footprint in the heart of London, fitting in everything the team needs to prepare their food fresh in-house each day, without the space ever feeling like a production kitchen. The centrepiece is a hand-finished food counter that showcases the sandwiches, cakes and pastries at their best, with the working areas carefully planned so that equipment stays discreet and service runs smoothly through the lunchtime rush.
AngloThai; a restaurant blending Thai and British cuisines, officially opened its doors on the 11th November 2024 in Marylebone, London.
The restaurant is the brainchild of chef John Chantarasak, in partnership with MJMK Restaurants. Ovation Kitchens designed and installed the commercial kitchen.
Named after the founders’ grandfather, a former Ambassador, the restaurant takes inspiration from his residence in Northern India and the abandoned party mansions of the region. Classic Punjabi hospitality is showcased through the sharing of fine food and liquor.
Brief was to design a sleek, partially open kitchen and central U-shaped bar capable of delivering an all day menu – serving brunch, small plates, an eclectic mix of classic mains and seasonal specials, having the ability to provide gluten free and vegan options, coupled with signature cocktails, wine, draught beer and artisan coffee.
It boasts a highly efficient working space capable of delivering an all day menu, small plates, coupled with classic dishes and seasonal specials, signature cocktails, bottled beer, wine and artisan coffee.
Bacino, located in Flannels, Liverpool, offers a bold new Italian concept in a modern, luxury space. Its all day menu places brunch classics alongside pizzas, pasta, aperitivo, cocktails, coffees, and desserts, which are all made using seasonal, fresh ingredients prepared with creativity.
Our brief was to design of an open plan kitchen that would not only contain all the equipment required to serve great tasting, authentic, Italian food, but also create a sense of theatre for the diners. The ground floor restaurant features a cocktail bar, whilst in the basement there is a dedicated preparation and storage space complete with dried goods, chilled store, and bar cellar.
Leon have been at the core of Ovation’s business since conception, delivering over 15 projects in the last 18 months.
Ovation are very pleased to support the continued roll out of this major high street brand, its a real pleasure and privilege to support the growth of a business who’s ethos and core values very much align with our own. Sustainability and environmentally considerate.
