Delivery kitchen scenario
Ghost kitchen hood cost calculator
Use this template for compact delivery kitchens where several appliances share a tight cookline and the hood budget can decide whether a commissary suite is viable.
Scenario scope
| Typical hood | Type I grease hood sized around a dense line of fryers, ranges, or griddles. |
|---|---|
| Construction pressure | Shared buildings can add shaft limits, roof-access rules, landlord review, and coordination with neighboring tenants. |
| Bid review focus | Separate the hood shell from suppression, fan, curb, welded duct, makeup air, electrical interlocks, and permit drawings. |
Line-item estimate
Hood package
Grease-rated hood shell, baffles, lights, controls, and typical install hardware.
$21,250 - $38,250
Welded ductwork
Welded grease duct or code-appropriate exhaust duct with access panels where required.
$11,900 - $31,000
Exhaust fan and curb
Upblast exhaust fan, roof curb, disconnect, and typical setting labor.
$2,000 - $6,500
Makeup air
Makeup-air unit, tempering allowance, controls, and trade coordination.
$4,000 - $14,000
Fire suppression
Wet-chemical suppression system, nozzles, cylinder, pull station, and inspection allowance.
$2,500 - $8,500
Electrical and mechanical labor
Electrical hookup, controls, gas interlock coordination, balancing, and mechanical labor.
$3,250 - $12,950
Permits, design, and inspection
Engineer coordination, stamped drawings, structural review, or complex AHJ comments.
$3,000 - $6,000
Planning contingency
18% planning contingency for new build conditions.
$8,600 - $21,100
Bid items to verify
- Short hood length does not guarantee a low bid when the duct route is difficult or roof access is constrained.
- Multiple delivery concepts in one suite can increase cooking intensity and makeup-air review.
- A quote that omits fire suppression or balancing is not a full Type I planning number.
Ghost kitchen hood cost calculator FAQ
Why can ghost kitchen hood costs run high?
Ghost kitchens often pack heavy equipment into a compact suite, so the hood may be short while suppression, airflow, duct routing, and landlord coordination remain complex.
Should a ghost kitchen budget for makeup air?
Usually it should be reviewed early. Exhaust volume, building tightness, existing HVAC capacity, and local inspection requirements decide whether a dedicated makeup-air line is needed.