Restaurant fit-out and licences: services and fees
Our completed projects number more than 1000, covering malls and properties of CK, Sun Hung Kai, New World, Henderson, MTR, the Airport and Link.
Food licence applications, interior design, restaurant licences, fit-out and fire and ventilation systems can all be arranged in one place.
Trust or Company Service Provider licence TC007926
Four shop types: suggested size and fees
| Shop type | Suggested size | Fit-out budget | Food licence application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takeaway snack shop | 70 sq ft or more | about HK$150,000 | about HK$20,000 |
| Café and light-meal shop | over 400 sq ft | about HK$500,000 | about HK$30,000 |
| Restaurant and hot pot | over 800 sq ft | about HK$900,000 | about HK$40,000 |
| Food factory and others | — | about HK$300,000 | about HK$20,000 |
All amounts are approximate.
Takeaway snack shop
Suggested size: 70 sq ft or more
With little room for equipment in a small shop, plan the working space and storage carefully.
Works: an all-round tradesman keeps labour and time to a minimum, with custom steelwork and furniture arranged to use the space and increase storage.
Licence: choose a food factory, frozen confection factory or bakery licence for this type of takeaway shop, which has no seating.
- Fit-out budget: about HK$150,000
- Food licence application: about HK$20,000
Café and light-meal shop
Suggested size: over 400 sq ft
The shop: a simple fit-out generally costs less than a typical restaurant, helping the owner control spending. Upstairs cafés and light-meal shops in commercial buildings still need to satisfy food licensing rules and Lands Department requirements.
Works: we arrange custom steelwork and furniture from measurements and drawings through production, creating the intended café within a limited budget. Our engineering experience brings fire, building and other departments’ licensing requirements into the works.
Licence: dine-in seating can be included under the applicable Light Refreshment Restaurant Licence.
- Fit-out budget: about HK$500,000
- Food licence application: about HK$30,000
Restaurant and hot pot
Suggested size: over 800 sq ft
The shop: a General Restaurant Licence is required, with demanding conditions. Ventilation and fire systems deserve particular attention according to the restaurant type.
Works: an on-site inspection covers water, power and ventilation before planning and fitting out to the strict ventilation, fire, water and electrical licensing conditions. Qualified persons test and certify the work while we coordinate the applications and follow departmental approvals through to issue.
Licence: applications can include a General Restaurant Licence and liquor licence, among others.
- Fit-out budget: about HK$900,000
- Food licence application: about HK$40,000
Food factory and others
The shop: food factories are commonly in industrial buildings, where supply water, drainage, power and ventilation need detailed inspection. Practical fit-outs come first, with a generally lower entry cost.
Works: we provide a free engineering assessment, immediate fit-out quote and full works plan. Our own steel workshop handles measuring, drawing and manufacture of custom large stainless-steel kitchen equipment, cabinets and worktops, with completion in as fast as 7 days.
Licence: arrange the relevant food factory, frozen confection factory or other licence for the operation.
- Fit-out budget: about HK$300,000
- Food licence application: about HK$20,000
Certificates we arrange
- Structural engineer certificates (AP/RSE), Cat.2, UBW1 & 2, loading documents
- Certificate of Compliance A (hygiene requirements)
- Certificate of Compliance B (building safety requirements)
- Certificate of Compliance C (fire safety requirements)
- Certificate of Compliance D (ventilation requirements)
- Annual ventilation and fire inspection certificates
- Electrical safety certificate (WR1)
- Gas certificates (town gas / LPG)
- Fire certificates FS251, 314A
Licence consultancy
- General restaurant licence
- Light refreshment restaurant licence
- Factory canteen licence
- Bakery licence
- Food factory licence
- Fresh provision shop licence
- Frozen confection factory licence
- Milk factory licence
- Siu mei and lo mei shop licence
- Herbal tea permit
- Restricted food permit
- Reheating licence
- Food business licences / permits
- Club licence
- Guesthouse / hotel licence
- Karaoke establishment licence
Liquor licence: leave the application and its paperwork with us.
Plan changes: we handle transfers and amended plans along with supporting documents, including UBW certificates.
Professional licence consultancy
Our familiarity with FEHD, Fire Services Department and other departmental rules supports applications for general restaurant, light refreshment restaurant and food factory licences, plus other special food-business permits. Renewal and annual fire inspections can be arranged with these services.
We work with professionalism, punctuality and honesty to provide practical support and peace of mind for business owners; enquire on 2102 7010.
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