Stacked commercial convection ovens and cooking equipment in institutional kitchen

Business & Industry Cafeteria

Frenchtown Township Community and Event Center

Monroe, MI

Frenchtown Charter Township in Michigan recently invested in a brand-new multi-facility site, including a 20,000-square-foot Community & Event Center designed to host gatherings, shows, and celebrations for up to 500 people. To support this vision, the township needed a full-service commercial kitchen capable of handling everything from community banquets to large-scale events.

Frenchtown Township Community and Event Center Gallery

Commercial kitchen with cookline, prep table, and stainless steel workstations in municipal facility

Commercial kitchen cookline with fryers, tilting skillet, and range under ventilation hood

Commercial kitchen cookline with ovens, range, and stainless steel ventilation hood

Commercial kitchen fryers and tilting skillet in high-volume food production area

Commercial dishwashing area with sinks, dish machine, and stainless steel work tables

How Burkett Helped

Burkett Restaurant Equipment & Supplies was contracted to design and supply a full-service commercial kitchen inside Frenchtown Charter Township’s new 20,000-square-foot Community & Event Center in Monroe, Michigan. The facility was designed to host gatherings, shows, and celebrations for up to 500 people.

Key Services Provided

Custom Layout & Design Consultation

Expert planning of kitchen footprints and station workflows tailored to specific operational goals, from K-12 cafeterias to food trucks.

Professional Installation & Start-up

Hands-on coordination of equipment assembly and utility connections to ensure immediate, safe usability upon turnover.

Procurement & Logistics

Full-service purchasing, delivery, and staging of commercial-grade refrigeration, cooking, and display equipment.

Staff Training & Safety Guidance

On-site instruction for operators and staff regarding equipment setup, proper usage, and safety protocols during the hand-off phase.

Burkett Restaurant Equipment and Supplies

Samantha English | Project Manager

"This project was about more than supplying equipment—it was about giving the Frenchtown community a kitchen that’s versatile, durable, and ready to serve gatherings of all sizes. Seeing it come together on time and in sync with construction was incredibly rewarding."