# Modular Culinaire > US manufacturer of prefabricated commercial kitchens — fully equipped, delivered 50% faster and 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, dishwashers, 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. - [Shipping Container Bar](https://www.modularculinaire.com/product/shipping-container-bar): Prefabricated bar unit built inside a reinforced ISO container. Turnkey beverage service with commercial-grade equipment pre-installed. Relocatable, weather-resistant. --- ## 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/private-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 steel frame kitchen built from four ISO containers. Capacity: 1,500 meals/day. Hurricane-resistant, relocatable. Delivered and installed in 7 weeks before club opening. - [Brighton Ski Resort — Salt Lake City, UT](https://www.modularculinaire.com/projects/brighton-ski-resort): 640 SF QSR modular kitchen (two 40-foot modules). Capacity: 1,000 meals/day. Engineered for extreme mountain weather. Delivered in 12 weeks within a narrow May–September construction window. - [Discovery Land — Baker's Bay, Bahamas](https://www.modularculinaire.com/projects/discovery-land-bakers-bay): 160 SF shipping container kitchen + bar on a remote island. Capacity: 500 meals/day. Hurricane and salt-air resistant. Delivered in 10 weeks before season opening. - [Welcome Market Hall — Wyoming](https://www.modularculinaire.com/projects/welcome-market-hall): Four 160 SF modular units (pizza, universal, Asian, grill) inside a historic train station. Total capacity: 1,200 meals/day. 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 thematic cladding. Combined capacity: 1,500 meals/day. Engineered for hot/humid climate. Design-to-delivery: 6 months. 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 + 160 SF ADA-compliant restroom. Capacity: 2,000 meals/day. 25% cost savings vs. conventional construction, 18% fewer carbon emissions. 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. --- ## 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, dishwashers, 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) - Construction types: Shipping Container Kitchen (ISO Corten steel) and Steel Frame Modular Kitchen - Performance claims: 50% faster delivery, 20% cost savings, 95% complete on delivery vs. traditional construction - Design lifespan: 30–50+ years - Delivery lead time: 7–14 weeks - Code compliance: IBC, NFPA 96 (fire suppression/ventilation), NSF (sanitation) - Markets served: hotels, resorts, golf clubs, country clubs, QSR chains, amusement parks, market halls - Notable clients: Apogee Golf, Boyne Resorts, Six Flags, Discovery Land, Southworth Development, Fluor - 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.