ChefVue Project Review is a specialized audit service for commercial kitchen and bar foodservice designs. We analyze your plans to identify costly design flaws, specification errors, and layout inefficiencies — before you build.
Our team of chef-trained foodservice experts ensures your kitchen performs as well in real life as it does on paper.
WHY GET A REVIEW
A Second Opinion That Saves You Thousands
Even a well-drawn plan can hide workflow problems, code issues, or inflated budgets. ChefVue provides an unbiased, foodservice-specific audit so you can move forward confidently — with a design that performs, complies, and fits your budget.
ChefVue is not a contractor or designer of record — we act as an independent expert to validate your foodservice design, budget, and specifications before you build.
Detect hidden inefficiencies early
Optimize workflow and layout
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Avoid unnecessary equipment and overspending
WHAT WE CHECK
A Deep Dive into Every Critical Category
Workflow & Functionality
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Equipment placement, line adjacency, and aisle spacing
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Food flow and waste routing efficiency
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Prep, cooking, plating, and warewashing zones
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Service counter flow and traffic management
Specification & Pricing Validation
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Brand and model accuracy
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Check for outdated or excessive specs
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Evaluate supplier markups
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Confirm voltages and utility requirements
Concept & Menu Alignment
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Equipment and layout match the menu, service style, and volume
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Identification of redundant or missing items
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Over/under-specification checks
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Efficiency and scalability analysis
Budget Integrity
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Identify inflated costs or unnecessary equipment
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Recommend cost-saving alternatives
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Highlight discrepancies between design intent and budget
Code, Health & Safety Compliance
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Verification of hand sinks, mop sinks, and interceptors
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Review of ventilation and fire suppression
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Sanitation zoning for raw vs. cooked areas
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Compliance with local codes and NSF standards
DELIVERABLES
What You’ll Receive
Audit Report (PDF)
Issues prioritized (Critical / Major / Minor)
Equipment Summary Table
Notes on each piece
Re-Review Discount
For follow-up audits
CAD/PDF Markups
Annotated layout (if provided)
Consultation Call
Review findings live
Credit Option
Apply review fee toward redesign or PM scope
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Submit Your Plans for Review
Upload your plans today — our experts respond within 24 hours. Most reviews completed in 3–5 business days. Fast, confidential, and backed by decades of foodservice design experience.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions About the Review Process?
SUBMIT YOUR PLANS
Next Steps After Your Review
After your audit, ChefVue can assist with redesign or project management to correct the issues we identify. Your review fee is credited toward the next phase, ensuring a smooth transition from plan evaluation to execution.
Need help redesigning or managing the build? Explore our ChefVue Design and Project Management services.