Custom Stainless Steel & Metal Fabrication in Vancouver
Standard sizes rarely fit a real kitchen. Babak Food Equipment designs and builds custom stainless steel for restaurants, cafés, bakeries, food trucks, grocers, breweries and institutional kitchens across Vancouver and British Columbia: work tables, counters, sinks, cabinets, shelving, equipment stands and more, made to your measurements and your workflow.
Because we also supply, install and service commercial kitchen equipment, we build each piece around the fryers, ovens, mixers and refrigeration it has to work with, so everything fits on installation day.
What we fabricate
If it is stainless and it belongs in a commercial kitchen, we can most likely build it. Here is what we make most often.
Stainless steel work tables
Any length, depth and height, with backsplash, undershelf, drawers, casters or cut-outs for equipment. Our standard stainless work tables are a good starting point for sizes.
Countertops and prep stations
One-piece stainless countertops shaped around walls, columns and equipment, with sink and equipment openings, marine edges and integrated backsplashes.
Sinks and dish tables
Hand sinks, prep sinks, two- and three-compartment pot sinks, and clean and soiled dish tables sized to your dishwasher and plumbing.
Cabinets and enclosed storage
Enclosed, open, wall-mounted and drawer cabinets made to fit the space you have. Standard options are in storage and cabinets.
Shelving and wall shelves
Wall shelves, overshelves, pot racks and pass-through shelves sized to your cook line and service window.
Equipment stands and bases
Stands built to hold a specific countertop fryer, griddle, mixer or slicer at the right working height, with undershelves and casters as needed.
Backsplashes and wall panels
Stainless backsplashes and wall cladding behind cook lines, sinks and dish areas: hygienic, easy to clean and good with health inspectors.
Food truck and kiosk interiors
Counters, sinks, shelving and service windows built to the tight dimensions of a food truck, trailer, kiosk or concession stand.
Special projects
Bar dies, pass-through windows, corner units, carts and one-off pieces. If you can describe it, ask us and we will tell you what is possible.
How a custom fabrication project works
- Tell us about the project. Send measurements, a sketch or photos, and how the piece will be used.
- Review and site measure. For built-in work we confirm dimensions on site, including walls, floors, plumbing and equipment.
- Design and quote. We agree the drawing, material, gauge and features with you and prepare a written quote.
- Fabrication. Each piece is cut, formed, welded and finished to the approved drawing.
- Quality check. Dimensions, welds, finish and fit are checked before it leaves the shop.
- Delivery and installation. Options across BC, with levelling, fitting and sealing on site; details are confirmed when you order.
What to send for a quote
- Overall dimensions (length, depth, height) and a simple sketch
- Photos of the space, including walls, corners and columns
- The equipment that will sit on, under or beside the piece
- Features: backsplash, undershelf, drawers, doors, casters, sink bowls
- Plumbing and electrical locations, if any
- Your target date and delivery address
Materials and build options
These choices decide how long a piece lasts and what it costs. We recommend the right mix for each job.
Grade: 304 or 430 stainless
Type 304 resists corrosion and is the standard for food contact, sinks and wet areas. Type 430 costs less and suits dry areas such as shelving, panels and cabinet sides.
Gauge (thickness)
The lower the gauge, the thicker the steel. 14 gauge suits heavy-duty tops and butcher work, 16 gauge is a strong all-round choice, and 18 gauge works for lighter-duty tops, shelves and panels.
Edges and backsplashes
Marine (raised) edges keep liquids on the counter, bullnose edges are comfortable to work at, and a 4″ or taller rear upturn protects the wall.
Hygienic construction
Welded, ground and polished seams, coved corners and sealed joints leave fewer places for food and bacteria to collect, which matters for health inspections.
Legs, feet and mobility
Stainless legs with adjustable bullet feet level the piece on uneven floors; locking casters let you move tables and stands for cleaning.
Finish
A brushed #4 finish is standard and hides fine scratches. Exposed front-of-house pieces can be finished to match your design.
Why choose custom stainless?
- Use every inch: fit awkward corners, columns and wall lengths that standard units leave empty.
- Build around your workflow: put prep, storage and cooking exactly where your cooks need them.
- Match your equipment: size tables, stands and openings to the equipment you already have or are buying.
- Last for years: commercial-grade stainless stands up to daily cleaning, heat and heavy use.
One team for your whole kitchen
We sell new and certified pre-owned restaurant equipment, provide installation, service and repair, plan kitchens through our restaurant consultation service and build walk-in coolers and freezers. That means your custom stainless is planned together with the rest of the kitchen, from commercial refrigeration and cooking equipment to sinks and dishwashing, not as an afterthought.
We build for restaurants and cafés, bakeries, pizzerias, food trucks, grocers and butchers, breweries and bars, hotels, schools, care homes and food processors across Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and BC. With more than 20 years in business and a 4.9★ Google rating from 380+ reviews, our team helps you get it right the first time.
What affects the price
- Size and the amount of steel
- Grade (304 or 430) and gauge
- Welded sinks, drawers, doors and other features
- Edges, backsplashes and finish
- Quantity and how many custom drawings are needed
- Delivery, site access and installation
Send us your measurements and we will quote the options so you can compare.
Custom or standard?
Standard stainless tables and shelves cost less and are ready sooner, so they make sense when they fit. Choose custom when the space is irregular, equipment needs exact openings or heights, or a single long piece will work better than several short ones. Many kitchens mix both, and we can help you decide. Browse standard work tables first.
Frequently asked questions
Can you build a stainless steel table to my exact size?
Yes. Send us the length, depth and height you need, plus features such as a backsplash, undershelf, drawers or casters, and we will prepare a quote.
What is the difference between 304 and 430 stainless steel?
Type 304 contains nickel and resists corrosion better, so it is used for food contact, sinks and wet areas. Type 430 costs less and works well for dry areas such as shelving, panels and cabinet sides.
Which gauge should I choose: 14, 16 or 18?
Lower numbers are thicker. 14 gauge is for heavy-duty tops and butcher work, 16 gauge is a strong all-round choice for most kitchens, and 18 gauge suits lighter-duty tops, shelves and panels.
Do you make custom stainless steel countertops?
Yes. We fabricate one-piece countertops with marine or bullnose edges, backsplashes and cut-outs for sinks and equipment, measured on site for built-in work.
Can you build custom sinks and dish tables?
Yes. We build hand sinks, prep sinks, compartment pot sinks and clean and soiled dish tables sized to your space, dishwasher and plumbing.
What information do you need for a quote?
Measurements of the space, a sketch or photos, the equipment that will sit on or near the piece, and how you plan to use it. The more detail you share, the faster we can quote.
How long does custom fabrication take?
It depends on the design and the size of the project. We confirm the schedule with you when we quote.
Do you fabricate for food trucks and small spaces?
Yes. Custom stainless is often the best way to make the most of a food truck, trailer, kiosk or small kitchen.
Do you install what you build?
Yes. Delivery and installation are available across BC, including levelling, fitting and sealing on site. Details and costs are confirmed when you order.
Have a custom stainless project?
Send us your measurements, a sketch or photos, and we will plan it with you. Final price and details are confirmed at the time of purchase.