Custom Stainless Steel Benches Brisbane
Built to Your Kitchen, Not to a Catalogue
- AS 4674-2004 Compliant
- 304 & 316 Grade
- 12-Month Warranty
- Free Site Measure
A1 Custom Stainless & Kitchens fabricates commercial stainless steel benches in Brisbane to your exact floor plan, in 304 or 316 grade, with integrated sinks, backsplash returns, and undershelving, installed by our own QBCC-licensed team from our Burpengary East workshop. Call 07 3888 7534 for a free site measure and quote.
Stainless Steel Benches Brisbane | Custom Fabricated, Compliance Ready
Most stainless steel benches sold in Australia are built to a manufacturer’s standard size, not your kitchen’s actual dimensions. For a home garage or a low-traffic workshop, that is fine. For a Queensland commercial kitchen subject to Food Act inspections, it creates problems that are difficult and expensive to fix after installation: gaps between the bench end and the wall that trap food waste, drop-in sink joins that fail hygiene checks, and bench heights that were never specified to your working environment.
A1 Custom Stainless & Kitchens fabricates every bench to the dimensions of your specific kitchen space, confirmed by a site measure before a single drawing is produced. Our workshop is in Burpengary East. Our installation team is our own. We have been doing this for over 12 years across Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Logan, and the Sunshine Coast.
Call 07 3888 7534 for a free site measure and written quote.
Getting the Specification Right Before Fabrication Begins
Three decisions made before fabrication starts determine whether a commercial stainless steel bench performs correctly for the life of a commercial kitchen. Most buyers do not know to ask about any of them until after something goes wrong.
Steel grade. AS 4674-2004 sets 304 grade as the minimum specification for commercial food preparation surfaces in Queensland. 304 is non-porous, non-reactive with food acids, and built for commercial cleaning chemical frequency. For kitchens in coastal locations on the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast, seafood processing environments, and operations using high-chloride cleaning agents, 316 marine-grade is the correct specification. 316 contains molybdenum which gives it substantially higher chloride corrosion resistance. We fabricate in both and advise which grade is appropriate after the site assessment.
Steel gauge. Standard commercial kitchen benching is fabricated in 16-gauge (1.5mm) stainless. If the bench will carry heavy fixed equipment such as a combi oven, planetary mixer, or commercial slicer, 14-gauge (1.9mm) is the right choice. 18-gauge is appropriate only for low-demand shelving. We confirm the gauge specification at the design stage for every job, not after the bench arrives on site and flex is noticed under load.
Backsplash returns. A backsplash return is formed as part of the bench top at the time of manufacture. It cannot be welded onto a completed bench after the fact. If your bench runs against a tiled wall and you need a return, this must be decided before fabrication begins. We confirm this at every site measure so it is never overlooked and never becomes a costly afterthought.
What We Build
Stainless Prep Benches
Stainless steel prep benches for restaurants, cafes, pubs, clubs, school canteens, aged care kitchens, and institutional food preparation environments. Single and double run configurations. Any length. With or without undershelf. Galvanised or stainless steel legs depending on your environment and budget. Adjustable feet included as standard for levelling on uneven floors.
Integrated Sink Benches
Integrated sink benches fabricated as a single welded unit, not a bench with a drop-in sink fitted afterwards. The bowl, drain board, tap holes, and waste connection points are all incorporated into the fabrication so no join exists between the bowl and the bench surface. This is the construction standard Queensland council health inspectors expect to see. Drop-in sink configurations routinely fail because the seal between the bowl and the bench surface degrades and becomes impossible to clean.
Wall Bench Units
Wall bench units with full-height backsplash returns fabricated to your tile line height or your environmental health officer’s specification.
Island Benches
Island benches for kitchen centres requiring access from both sides, with open or solid underframe designed to carry your equipment load.
Pass-Through Counters
Pass-through benches and service counters for front-of-house applications, food truck interiors, and market stall builds throughout South East Queensland. For food truck builds requiring a complete stainless interior, we handle the bench fabrication alongside custom stainless steel products including splashbacks and wall cladding as a single commission.
Shelving & Racking
Stainless steel shelving and wall-mounted racking are also fabricated from the same site measure so mounting heights are consistent across the installation.
If your project covers more than benching, we handle commercial exhaust canopies and commercial refrigeration under the same scope so every element is dimensioned together from the start. For a complete commercial kitchen fitout in Brisbane, one fabricator handling the full scope eliminates the interface problems that multiple contractors almost always create.
From Site Measure to Installed Bench
We visit your kitchen before quoting. We take dimensions, photograph the space, and note the position of plumbing rough-ins, services, and structural elements that affect bench layout. Plan dimensions are frequently inaccurate by the time construction begins and we do not rely on them for a fixed-price quote.
From the site measure we produce a fabrication drawing for your approval. Nothing is cut until you have signed off on the drawing. Lead time from drawing approval to completed installation is typically two to three weeks depending on scope. Installation is carried out by our own team. We do not subcontract.
Sunshine Coast enquiries are welcome. See our Sunshine Coast commercial kitchen page for local project information.
Questions Buyers Ask Before Ordering a Stainless Steel Bench in Brisbane
Everything you need to know before commissioning a custom stainless bench.
What gauge stainless steel do I need for a commercial kitchen bench?
16-gauge (1.5mm) is correct for the vast majority of commercial kitchen bench applications. Move to 14-gauge (1.9mm) if the bench will carry fixed heavy equipment. 18-gauge is only appropriate for shelving with low load requirements. Gauge is confirmed at the design stage on every job.
What is the difference between 304 and 316 stainless steel?
304 meets AS 4674-2004 for commercial food contact surfaces and is the correct specification for most Brisbane commercial kitchens. 316 adds molybdenum for higher resistance to chloride corrosion, making it the better choice for coastal venues, seafood processing, and high-chemical-cleaning environments.
Why can a bench not have a backsplash added after installation?
The backsplash return is formed into the bench top at the time of manufacture by bending the steel sheet before welding. Once the bench top is completed and edges are finished, the return cannot be added. This decision must be made at the time of ordering.
Can you fabricate a bench and sink as one piece?
Yes. We weld the sink bowl directly into the bench top so no seam exists between the two surfaces. This is more hygienic, more structurally sound, and the construction method that consistently passes Queensland council health inspections.
How much does a custom stainless steel bench cost in Brisbane?
Custom fabricated commercial benches range from approximately $1,200 to $3,500 per linear metre installed, depending on length, grade, gauge, configuration, and finish. A site measure and written quote gives you a fixed price before any commitment.
How long will a fabricated stainless steel bench last in a commercial kitchen?
A correctly specified 304 grade bench, properly maintained, will last the life of the kitchen, typically 15 to 25 years. Failure points on commercial benches almost always occur at drop-in sink joins or poorly finished corners. Fully welded fabrication eliminates both.
What bench height is standard for a Queensland commercial kitchen?
900mm from floor to surface is the standard height, aligned with AS 4674-2004 and commercial food preparation ergonomic guidelines. Non-standard heights are available. Pastry kitchens often specify 870mm for rolling work. Adjustable feet are included as standard on all our bench installations.
Free Site Measure & Quote
We visit your kitchen, take dimensions, and provide a fixed-price written quote. No obligation.