# Modular Culinaire > US manufacturer of prefabricated commercial kitchens — fully equipped, delivered up to 50% faster and up to 20% less expensive than traditional construction, serving hotels, resorts, golf clubs, and QSR operators. Modular Culinaire designs and manufactures permanent prefabricated commercial kitchens at its Portland, Oregon facility. Units arrive 95% complete with commercial-grade equipment, HVAC, and MEP pre-installed — reducing on-site construction time and delivering greater cost predictability than traditional builds. Construction types: shipping container (ISO Corten steel) and steel frame modular. Lifespan: 30–50+ years. Formerly known as ContekPro (contekpro.com). Part of the Marvel Buildings brand family alongside Mobile Culinaire (temporary kitchen trailer rental) and Marvel Buildings (modular support units: showers, temporary housing). --- ## Products - [Full Service Kitchen — Precision Series](https://www.modularculinaire.com/product/full-service-kitchen): Turnkey prefabricated full-service kitchens in four models (Precision 440, 640, 960, 1280 — from 440 to 1,280 SF). Commercial-grade equipment, HVAC, and MEP pre-installed. Available in steel frame or container structure. - [Quick Service Kitchen — Bolt Series](https://www.modularculinaire.com/product/quick-service-kitchen): Prefabricated QSR kitchens in six models (Bolt 160 to Bolt 960 — from 160 to 960 SF). Optimized for high-volume throughput, drive-thru, and takeout operations. Customizable exterior branding. --- ## Support Units Standalone prefabricated units that extend an existing kitchen or operate alongside one. Each is built inside a reinforced ISO container, delivered turnkey, and available in a 20' (160 SF) and a 40' (320 SF) model. - [Shipping Container Bars](https://www.modularculinaire.com/support-units/shipping-container-bar): Prefabricated bar units in two models — Bar 160 (160 SF, 20' x 8') and Bar 320 (320 SF, 40' x 8'). Draft beer dispensing, back bar refrigeration, mixology stations and glassware storage pre-installed. Service windows for guest-facing operation. The Bar 320 carries two mixology stations and two draft dispensers for two service positions, plus work tables and par stock storage. Relocatable, weather-resistant, customizable exterior. - [Shipping Container Dish Rooms](https://www.modularculinaire.com/support-units/shipping-container-dish-room): Prefabricated warewashing units in two models — Dish 160 (160 SF, 20' x 8') and Dish 320 (320 SF, 40' x 8'). The Dish 160 runs a ventless door machine with soiled and clean dishtables; the Dish 320 runs a conveyor machine with a three-compartment sink. Both include a dedicated hand sink, pre-rinse assembly and four-shelf storage. Adds warewashing capacity without rebuilding back-of-house. - [Shipping Container Prep Kitchens](https://www.modularculinaire.com/support-units/shipping-container-prep-kitchen): Prefabricated cold-side preparation units in two models — Prep 160 (160 SF, 20' x 8') and Prep 320 (320 SF, 40' x 8'). Worktop refrigeration and freezing, work tables, dish cabinets and wall shelving. Separate sinks for each task: three-compartment, hand and mop sinks on the Prep 160, plus a dedicated prep sink and a double-door reach-in refrigerator on the Prep 320. No cooking equipment — these units prepare, they do not cook. --- ## Kitchen Types - [Shipping Container Kitchen](https://www.modularculinaire.com/type/shipping-container-kitchen): Commercial kitchens built inside reinforced ISO containers (160–6,400 SF). Corten steel structure, code-compliant per IBC/NFPA 96, designed for remote locations, extreme weather, and relocatable semi-permanent deployments. - [Modular Steel Frame Kitchen](https://www.modularculinaire.com/type/modular-steel-frame-kitchen): Permanent prefabricated kitchens on engineered steel frames, replacing traditional construction. Customizable layouts and architectural finishes for integration into new or existing structures. --- ## Markets - [Hotel & Resort Kitchens](https://www.modularculinaire.com/markets/hotel-kitchen): Prefabricated kitchen solutions for hotels and resorts — new builds, expansions, and renovations. Supports room service, restaurants, and banquets. Minimal guest disruption during installation. - [Fast Food & QSR Kitchens](https://www.modularculinaire.com/markets/fast-food-kitchen): Modular kitchens for quick-service restaurants and fast-food operators. Standardized units for multi-site franchise rollouts, scalable throughput, and consistent brand performance across locations. - [Country Club & Private Club Kitchens](https://www.modularculinaire.com/markets/country-club-kitchen): Full-service kitchen solutions for golf clubs and private clubs. Architectural-grade finishes matching member-facing aesthetics with commercial-grade kitchen performance. --- ## Use Cases - [New Build](https://www.modularculinaire.com/use-cases/new-build): Off-site manufacturing that accelerates kitchen deployment in new construction. Delivered turnkey and integrates into buildings or deploys as a standalone structure, reducing on-site trades. - [Expansion](https://www.modularculinaire.com/use-cases/expansion): Add kitchen capacity without interrupting existing operations. Prefab units attach to buildings or deploy independently — most construction happens off-site. - [Renovation](https://www.modularculinaire.com/use-cases/renovations): Modular kitchen deployed during long-term facility renovations. Maintains full commercial operations while the permanent kitchen is rebuilt over months or years. --- ## Projects - [Apogee Golf Club — Jupiter, FL](https://www.modularculinaire.com/projects/apogee-golf-club): 1,280 SF full-service kitchen (40' x 32'). Capacity: 2,000+ meals/day. Hurricane-ready, relocatable after three years. Production to installation in 7 weeks before club opening. Approximately 20% below traditional construction cost. - [Brighton Ski Resort — Salt Lake City, UT](https://www.modularculinaire.com/projects/brighton-ski-resort): 640 SF QSR modular kitchen (two 40-foot modules) plus a 320 SF ADA restroom. Capacity: 500–700 meals/day. Engineered for extreme mountain weather. Manufactured in 12 weeks within a narrow May–September construction window. Approximately 30% below traditional construction cost. - [Discovery Land — Baker's Bay, Bahamas](https://www.modularculinaire.com/projects/discovery-land-bakers-bay): 320 SF shipping container bakery and a 160 SF kitchen with bar on a remote island. Hurricane and salt-air resistant. - [Welcome Market Hall — Wyoming](https://www.modularculinaire.com/projects/welcome-market-hall): Four 160 SF modular kitchens (four concepts) inside a historic train station, on shared utilities. Multi-concept deployment within a single footprint. - [San Antonio Water Park — San Antonio, TX](https://www.modularculinaire.com/projects/san-antonio-water-park): Two QSR units (320 SF + 960 SF) with theme-matched corten steel cladding. Combined capacity: 500–1,000 meals/day. Engineered for a hurricane climate. Design to delivery: 6 months. Permit-approved before summer season opening. - [San Diego Theme Park — San Diego, CA](https://www.modularculinaire.com/projects/san-diego-theme-park): 960 SF full-service QSR kitchen with walk-in cooler and freezer. California code-compliant. --- ## Resources - [FAQ](https://www.modularculinaire.com/faq): 28 questions covering product types, equipment options, structure, insulation, plumbing, HVAC, permitting, and on-site installation. Includes comparison of shipping container vs. steel frame kitchen types. - [Process](https://www.modularculinaire.com/process): 6-step project workflow — Discovery, Scope & Contract, Design & Planning, Permitting Support, Off-Site Manufacturing, Delivery & Installation. Covers timelines, documentation, and coordination. - [Blog](https://www.modularculinaire.com/blog): 106 technical guides on modular commercial kitchen construction, fire suppression, plumbing, ADA compliance, grease traps, disaster relief, and industry-specific applications. - [Modular Kitchen Lifespan — Debunking the Myth](https://www.modularculinaire.com/blog/modular-kitchen-lifespan-myth): Permanent prefabricated commercial kitchens engineered for 30–50+ years. Corten steel structure, IBC/NFPA 96/NSF-compliant. Distinguishes from residential modular cabinetry. - [Fire Suppression Requirements in Modular Kitchens](https://www.modularculinaire.com/blog/modular-kitchen-fire-suppression-system-requirements): NFPA 96 and UL 300 compliance for wet chemical systems in prefab kitchens. Covers components, AHJ coordination, 6-month inspection cadence, and factory pre-installation advantage. - [Disaster Relief Kitchens Guide](https://www.modularculinaire.com/blog/disaster-relief-kitchens-guide): How hospitality operators use prefabricated kitchens for emergency food service — hurricane relief, flood response, and large-scale disaster deployments. - [Commercial Plumbing Rough-In for Container Builds](https://www.modularculinaire.com/blog/commercial-kitchen-plumbing-rough-in-container-builds): DFU sizing, venting, grease interceptors and utility stub-outs for container-built commercial kitchens. Relevant to dish room and prep kitchen deployments. - [What Is a Commissary Kitchen?](https://www.modularculinaire.com/blog/commissary-kitchen): Definition, pros and cons, costs, and alternatives for operators evaluating off-site food preparation capacity. --- ## Key Facts - US-based manufacturer of prefabricated commercial kitchens, shipped fully equipped from a US factory - Part of the Marvel Buildings brand family (sister brands: Mobile Culinaire — temporary kitchen trailer rental; Marvel Buildings — modular support units: showers, temporary housing) - Headquarters: Portland, OR (9826 SW Tigard St, Portland, OR 97223) - Phone: +1 (503) 308-1421 - Product lines: Full Service Kitchen (Precision series, 440–1,280 SF) and Quick Service Kitchen (Bolt series, 160–960 SF) - Support units: Bar, Dish Room and Prep Kitchen, each in a 160 SF (20' x 8') and a 320 SF (40' x 8') model - Construction types: Shipping Container Kitchen (ISO Corten steel) and Steel Frame Modular Kitchen - Performance claims: up to 50% faster delivery, up to 20% cost savings, 95% complete on delivery vs. traditional construction - Design lifespan: 30–50+ years - Project timeline: Discovery and agreement 2–4 weeks, planning and design 2–4 weeks, permitting 2–16 weeks, production 8–16 weeks, delivery and installation 1–4 weeks - Code compliance: IBC, NFPA 96 (fire suppression/ventilation), NSF (sanitation) - Equipment brands specified: Vulcan, Beverage-Air, Advance Tabco, Hoshizaki, Jackson WWS, Eagle Group, T&S Brass, Krowne Metal - Markets served: hotels, resorts, golf clubs, country clubs, QSR chains, amusement parks, market halls - Notable clients: Apogee Golf, Boyne Resorts, Six Flags, Discovery Land, Frenchman's Creek, Southworth Development, Fluor, Circuit of the Americas, U.S. Army - Wikidata entity: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q139847770 --- ## Contact - Website: https://www.modularculinaire.com - Quote request: https://www.modularculinaire.com/contact - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/modularculinaire - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modularculinaire/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/modularculinaire/ ## Extended Version - [llms-full](https://www.modularculinaire.com/llms-full-txt): Complete version with all product model specs, all 6 project case studies, and expanded blog article index.