Established in Istanbul in 1955, KAYALAR ENDUSTRIYEL MUTFAK SAN. VE TIC. A.S. has grown into one of Turkey’s largest manufacturers of professional kitchen equipment. With over six decades of engineering excellence, the company—branded as Kayalar Mutfak—serves a global customer base across the food service, hospitality, defense, and institutional sectors.
Core Business
Kayalar Mutfak specializes in the design, manufacturing, and export of industrial kitchen systems. Their product range covers the complete kitchen lifecycle—from food preparation to cooking, refrigeration, washing, storage, and mobile kitchen solutions.
Their client portfolio includes hotels, restaurants, hospitals, military units, corporate cafeterias, and international catering contractors.
Product and Service Offerings
Kayalar’s extensive catalog spans eight major product categories:
- Cooking Equipment: Gas and electric cookers, fryers, griddles, grills, ovens
- Cooling Equipment: Commercial refrigerators, freezers, cold room systems
- Preparation Equipment: Work benches, stainless steel sinks, cutting boards
- Dishwashing Equipment: Industrial dishwashers, sink tables, pre-rinse units
- Service Equipment: Food trolleys, serving counters, hot and cold buffet units
- Storage Equipment: Shelving systems, kitchen cabinets, utensil racks
- Beverage Equipment: Coffee machines, juice dispensers, tea boilers
- Field Kitchens: Mobile kitchens, container kitchens, military-grade cooking units
Specialisation and Core USP
Kayalar’s competitive advantage is built upon:
- End-to-End Production Facility: Over 30,000 m² factory space with CNC cutting, robotic welding, laser processing, and automated surface finishing
- Global Export Capacity: Products shipped to more than 85 countries
- Certified Quality: ISO 9001, CE certification, and compliance with European and U.S. food service equipment standards
- Field Kitchen Innovation: Recognized for mobile kitchen modules used in NATO, UN, and Red Crescent missions
- Custom Kitchen Projects: Design-build services for turnkey kitchen installations, supported by 3D CAD planning and site commissioning
Financials
Kayalar Mutfak has maintained robust financial performance over recent years:
- Annual Revenue (2023): Estimated $22–28 million USD
- Export Revenue Contribution: Approx. 65% of annual revenue
- Top Export Markets: Germany, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Iraq, Libya, Nigeria
- Growth Rate (2021–2023): Average 19% YoY, driven by institutional contracts and defense catering systems
Shipment Records
Verified through export intelligence platforms and Turkish trade data:
- Average Yearly Shipments: Over 1,200 full truckload/container shipments
- Customs Records: Regular exports under HS codes 8419818090 (industrial kitchen equipment) and 8418501990 (refrigeration)
- Government & NGO Contracts: Long-term vendor for Turkish Armed Forces, AFAD, UNHCR, and Kuwait Defense Ministry
Target Market
Kayalar targets a wide spectrum of B2B clients, including:
- Hotels and hospitality groups
- Restaurants, cafes, and catering franchises
- Healthcare institutions and educational campuses
- NGOs and government procurement entities
- Military contractors and disaster relief agencies
Capabilities
- R&D Department: Focused on energy efficiency, modularity, and durability
- Custom Production: On-demand kitchen setups tailored to regional compliance and space limitations
- After-Sales Services: Installation, training, and spare parts support through a global service network
- Product Lifecycle Solutions: Long-term maintenance and kitchen renovation packages
Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management
- ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management
- CE Certification for all electrical and mechanical equipment
- TSE and GOST-R compliance for product performance in harsh climates
- HACCP Guidelines Integration in kitchen system design
Customer Testimonials
“Kayalar Mutfak successfully installed a full kitchen suite for our 400-bed hospital in Doha. Precision-engineered, easy to maintain, and robust for high-volume use.”
— Dr. Ammar Al-Hamad, Facilities Manager, Qatar Healthcare Trust
“We’ve worked with Kayalar for three restaurant chains in Germany. Their products are consistently durable and well-supported by their service teams.”
— Marcus Stein, Operations Director, Stein Gastro GmbH
Major Achievements
- 2015: Recognized as Turkey’s top industrial kitchen exporter by TİM
- 2018: Completed 27 refugee camp kitchens for UNHCR across Iraq and Syria
- 2019: Launched energy-efficient fryer and griddle series with 30% lower consumption
- 2022: Designed and deployed mobile kitchen trailers for Turkey’s AFAD earthquake response
- 2023: Featured at HOSTECH Istanbul and received Innovation Award in Catering Equipment category
With decades of proven expertise, advanced engineering, and an expanding global presence, Kayalar Mutfak continues to define the standards of commercial kitchen excellence.
