Warrens Bakery NHS Plymouth Project
See how we partnered with Warrens Bakery to re-fit one of their concessions to offer a cafeteria style offering.
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Project Overview
Hospital cafés have a unique role. They need to serve thousands of people every week, often under time pressure, while creating an environment that feels welcoming rather than clinical.
When Warrens Bakery set out to transform one of its concessions at NHS University Hospitals Plymouth, the ambition extended beyond a simple refurbishment. The aim was to create a destination that reflected the quality of the brand, improved customer flow and encouraged people to pause, eat and recharge.
Nebrak was appointed to design, manufacture and install the complete interior, delivering a contemporary café environment built around the realities of a busy NHS setting.
The Brief
The existing concession no longer reflected the evolving Warrens Bakery brand or the growing demand for fresh food, coffee and longer dwell times.
The new environment needed to:
- strengthen brand presence within the hospital
- improve customer flow during busy periods
- introduce comfortable café seating
- maximise sales opportunities within a compact footprint
- create an efficient workspace for the bakery team
- deliver a durable interior capable of performing in a high-footfall healthcare environment
As with every successful hospitality project, the challenge wasn’t simply fitting more into the space. It was making every square metre work more intelligently.
The Solution
The layout was carefully planned to create a natural customer journey from browsing and ordering through to collection and seating. Product displays encourage impulse purchases without disrupting flow, while the counter supports efficient service during busy periods.
A dedicated café seating area invited staff, patients and visitors to stay a little longer, creating a more welcoming environment and increasing opportunities for additional purchases.
Working alongside the catering specialists at Holmes Catering Equipment, Nebrak ensured the front-of-house design complemented the operational requirements behind the scenes. Bringing together interior design, bespoke joinery and specialist catering expertise created a space that is both welcoming for customers and efficient for the team operating it.
Every design decision balanced customer experience with operational performance, resulting in a café built for the demands of a busy hospital.
Behind the Build
Healthcare environments demand materials that can withstand constant daily use while maintaining a welcoming appearance.
Bespoke joinery was manufactured for long-term durability, with clean, contemporary finishes that reflect the Warrens Bakery brand. Graphics, colours and materials were considered from the outset, creating a cohesive identity that stands out within the hospital.
Delivered through Nebrak’s complete in-house service, every stage of the project, from design and manufacture, to branding and installation, came together seamlessly.
Good cabinetry should organise a space without drawing attention to itself. Here, bespoke units provide practical storage while discreetly incorporating waste and recycling, helping the café remain clean, efficient and easy to maintain throughout the day.
The combination of Egger decorative finishes softens the clinical surroundings, creating a warm, contemporary environment that reflects the Warrens Bakery brand and feels welcoming for staff, patients and visitors alike.
Positioned at the heart of the café, the bespoke island display was designed to make freshly prepared products more visible while supporting a smooth customer journey.
The tiered Corian® display creates clear product presentation from every angle, encouraging browsing and making the most of available retail space.
Behind the scenes, practical features including integrated tray storage, sliding access doors and dedicated bread basket runners help staff replenish stock quickly and keep service running efficiently throughout the day.
Egger Denim Blue U540 ST9
Rather than relying on off-the-shelf furniture, the café’s banquette seating was designed specifically for the space and handcrafted on site. Stretching over 30 metres, it maximises seating capacity while creating comfortable, defined dining areas within the busy hospital environment.
Deep, fire-retardant cushioning provides lasting comfort, while the combination of Taurus and Linetta upholstery in Midnight tones introduces texture and durability. The result is seating that not only stands up to everyday use but helps create a café that feels warm, welcoming and built around the people using it.
COLLABORATIVE PROCESS
From initial briefing and site survey to design and installation, we work with you every step of the way to deliver a tailored solution.
EXPERT IN-HOUSE TEAM
Our designers, joiners, and installers collaborate closely, ensuring a smooth process and a high-quality finish.
FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS
From remodelling existing spaces to designing from scratch, we create cost-effective solutions that make the most of your environment.
Craig – Warrens Bakery
“Nebrak responded to our brief with a visually impactful design, guiding us through every detail. Their clever use of space optimised both flow and functionality, turning the café into a focal point at the hospital entrance. This redesign has firmly established our brand at this location, turning it into an efficient, high-traffic, revenue-generating site for Warrens Bakery.”
Project Installation Gallery
All images shown are from a real Nebrak project delivered for Warrens Bakery at NHS University Hospitals Trust Plymouth.
Project Highlights
Complete hospital café refurbishment
Built for high-footfall healthcare environments
Hospitality seating integrated into the café environment
Improved customer flow and operational efficiency
Bespoke branded catering, and retail interiors
Designed to maximise a compact footprint
Creating Better Healthcare Catering Spaces
Whether you’re refurbishing a hospital café, upgrading a bakery concession or creating a new catering destination, the right environment can improve service, strengthen your brand and encourage people to stay a little longer.
Nebrak designs, manufactures and installs bespoke catering interiors, café dining environments and commercial refreshment spaces through one complete in-house service. Every project is built around customer flow, operational efficiency and creating welcoming spaces for staff, patients and visitors.
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