Restaurant Equipment
Fabrication Built for Commercial Kitchens
HFI Manufacturing is a trusted contract fabricator for restaurant equipment OEMs — from independent operators to national chains. We produce NSF-compliant stainless steel components at any volume.
60 Years of Food Service Fabrication
HFI has been fabricating stainless steel for the food service industry since our founding. We understand the unique demands of commercial kitchens — sanitation, durability, heat resistance, and aesthetic consistency across production runs.
Our team works directly with your engineers during prototyping to optimize designs for manufacturability, reducing costs without compromising NSF compliance or performance.
Years in Business
Compliant Finishes
Stainless Steel
Max Units / Run
Our Restaurant Equipment Capabilities
Every component fabricated to withstand the heat, moisture, and cleaning demands of commercial kitchens.
Every part is inspected for dimensional accuracy, consistent quality, and food-service compliance. ISO 9001-certified processes include in-process inspections, final verification, and full traceability.
Fiber laser cuts stainless up to 1/2″ with burr-free edges. No secondary deburring required for most food-contact surfaces.
Hydraulic press brakes with CNC back gauges hold ±0.005″ on critical dimensions — consistent across every piece, every run.
Full-penetration welds with argon purge. No pits, splatter, or discoloration. Robotic welding for repeatable high-volume joints.
Sub-assembly, hardware insertion, and kitting available. Deliver ready-to-install units that reduce your final assembly time.
#4 brushed finish, mirror polish, or antimicrobial coatings. Surface roughness below 0.5 µm Ra on food-contact surfaces.
Products We Fabricate for Restaurant Equipment OEMs
From prototypes to production runs — specific products and components we build for commercial kitchens.
Bottle Filling & Water Stations
Commercial Coffee Equipment
Stainless Steel Fabrication
Laser Cut Sheet Metal Parts
OEM Sheet Metal Parts
Materials & Finishes We Work With
Certified materials with full traceability — selected for your specific application.
304 Stainless
Most common food-grade stainless. Excellent formability and corrosion resistance. 16ga — 10ga.
316 Stainless
Superior corrosion resistance for acidic environments, dishwashing, and outdoor kitchens.
Aluminum
Lightweight equipment frames and decorative trims. 5052, 6061 grades.
Pre-Plated / Coated
Pre-finished materials for interior components not requiring food contact certification.
How It Works
From your flat pattern to a finished formed part — precise and repeatable.
Design Review
We review your drawings, suggest optimizations, and confirm tolerances, materials, and finish specifications.Quote & Sample
Competitive pricing with volume breaks. First-article samples available for critical-fit parts.Production
Laser cutting, CNC forming, welding, finishing — all under one roof. CMM inspection throughout.Delivery
Pick up same-day or scheduled delivery. Kitted and packed to your receiving requirements.Why Restaurant OEMs Choose HFI
Fabrication partners who understand food service are hard to find. Here’s why customers stay.
NSF Compliance Every Time
Our finishes and welds consistently pass NSF certification. No surprises, no rework, no delays.
Consistent Runs
CNC repeatability means part 500 matches part 1. Your production line stays running.
Fast Turnaround
Local Chicago fabrication — same-day pickup available. No waiting on cross-country freight.
DFM Expertise
We help you design for lower cost without compromising quality. Gauge reductions, weld simplifications, material alternatives.
Ready to Discuss Your Restaurant Equipment Fabrication?
Send us your drawings, and we’ll respond with a quote. We fabricate for OEMs of every size — from startups to national brands.