About

C&T Design and Equipment Company is a privately held leader in foodservice consulting, commercial kitchen planning, and equipment procurement, operating throughout the United States with multiple regional offices. Founded in 1971, the company has more than 50 years of experience helping restaurants, institutional foodservice operations, hotels, hospitals, universities, and other hospitality businesses efficiently design and equip their kitchens. C&T’s core mission is to provide comprehensive design-build services that guide clients from initial concept to finished kitchen space. Their team includes experienced foodservice consultants, design professionals, engineers, and project managers who collaborate with clients on layout planning, equipment specification, budgeting, and workflow optimization. Using advanced design tools like AutoCAD and Revit, they craft detailed plans that align with operational needs while maximizing efficiency and compliance with regulations. In addition to conceptual design, C&T handles equipment sourcing and procurement, leveraging volume purchasing power to secure competitive pricing on major kitchen components such as cooking lines, refrigeration systems, dishwashers, and specialty foodservice tools. Their nationwide network supports logistics, delivery, installation, and on-site project coordination to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget. The company also provides engineering support, construction documentation, and ongoing project oversight for complex builds. With headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana and offices across multiple states — including Ohio, Michigan, Texas, and more — C&T serves a national and international client base. Its projects span independent restaurants to large chain installations, institutional kitchens (schools, hospitals), and hospitality venues. The company’s commitment to quality, technical expertise, and customer satisfaction has earned industry recognition, including dealer awards and a strong reputation for long-term client partnerships.

Industries Served

Restaurants, Hotels, Hospitals, Schools/universities, Hospitality venues, Institutional foodservice, And large commercial kitchen operations.