The project
FDP designed the food service for Berry Elementary in Arlington ISD, giving the cafeteria a serving experience that’s as fun to look at as it is efficient to run. The serving lines are wrapped in color-changing LED panels that glow through purple, pink, teal, and blue beneath bright quartz countertops — a simple, durable way to make the space feel special for young students.
Behind the lines, FDP specified a complete scratch-cooking production kitchen: stacked combi and convection ovens under exhaust hoods, a tilting braising pan, walk-in cooler and freezer, dry storage, and a dedicated warewashing room. Hot wells, cold pans, and self-serve sections along the line keep students moving quickly through breakfast and lunch service.
The finished facility pairs a bright, welcoming servery with a serious kitchen built to cook fresh meals on site at elementary-school volume.
