Contract kitchens for developers and house builders

RFK works on bespoke one-off builds, individual new build homes and residential developments of 40+ units. We’re best suited to small and medium-sized developments where the kitchen specification needs care, flexibility and clear coordination, rather than a volume-led, off-the-shelf approach.

RFK Contracts is based in the Midlands and works primarily across Warwickshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, The Cotswolds and the surrounding counties. Most of our development work is within a practical distance of our three showrooms in Rugby, Warwick and Market Harborough. This also means buyers can visit a showroom in person, where the development process allows.  If your development is further afield, it’s worth getting in touch. We can have a straightforward conversation about whether the location and scope priced make the project practical for us.

Yes. Early involvement is usually the most useful kind.  It gives us time to understand the property types, buyer profile, budget and specification level. It also helps us shape a kitchen package that works commercially and practically. Early input can reduce the risk of the kitchen specification being decided too late in the programme to change without cost or delay.

Yes. We can help with kitchen specifications across different budgets, property types and buyer profiles.  Some developments need a straightforward, well-priced kitchen package. Others need a higher specification, with premium appliances, upgraded finishes or more individualised approach. We’ll help you understand what’s realistic at each price point, where the investment is most likely to be valued by buyers, and where the greatest cost savings should be made.

Yes, where the development process allows.  Buyers can often upgrade finishes, appliances, worksurfaces or additional fitted spaces. A showroom visit helps them compare options and make decisions more confidently. At many of our development projects, buyers have chosen individual worksurface materials, appliance packages and finish combinations. A buyer who chooses their own finishes often feels more connected to the completed home.

Installation is coordinated by the RFK Contracts team.  We work alongside the developer, site management team and other trades to sequence the kitchen fit within the wider build programme. That includes access dates, delivery coordination, installation scheduling across multiple plots and clear communication on both sides.  Kitchens are a critical path item on most residential projects. Our role is to make that element as straightforward as possible to manage. We understand the practical realities of live sites – access constraints, programme changes and last-minute adjustments – and we plan around them.

Most commonly on higher-value plots, show homes or developments where a more complete interior specification the sales proposition.  A show home with a fitted utility room a considered boot room or a media wall reads differently from one where those spaces are left unfinished. For premium plots, buyer upgrade options can also extend to bedroom furniture or other fitted interiors.  We’ll help you work out where beyond-kitchen spaces are likely to add commercial value, and where they aren’t worth the added complexity.

Standard 2-year minimum appliance warranties apply from the relevant manufacturers, and RFK provides two years’ cover on furniture and 12 months’ cover on labour. This gives developers and buyers added reassurance once the kitchen has been installed. Appliance warranties vary by brand and model, which we confirm at specification stage.

• RFK brings retail-standard design thinking coupled with a Contracts mindset to development projects. Our designers are used to working on individual homes where the kitchen needs to suit the property and the buyer. That thinking transfers well to development work, especially where the kitchen needs to support the sale rather than just satisfy the specification.

• Our showrooms are also a genuine advantage. Buyers can visit award-winning RFK showrooms, compare finishes in person and make upgrade decisions in an environment that feels considered.

We understand the importance of getting a plot across the line. To ensure timely completion and handover, problems on site and post-installation issues are handled by the RFK Contracts team. During installation, any issues are dealt with directly by the team involved in the project. After handover, after-sales support covers furniture and appliance queries in line with the warranty terms.  For developers, a named point of contact is more useful than a general customer service process. If something needs resolving, the aim is to deal with it clearly, without the developer having to chase multiple parties.