Vulcan Catering Equipment has recently completed an extensive refurbishment of The Bull Run restaurant in Gauteng. This well-established steakhouse, located opposite the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and a short walk from the Sandton CBD, has built an excellent reputation and a loyal following since it opened in 2000. Vulcan was selected to bring its high-end kitchen design and equipment expertise to the redesign of The Bull Run’s kitchen. The client’s broad brief was the redesign of the kitchen according to the chef’s requirements, the installation of the latest kitchen technology and the introduction of a new area to be known as the Dollar Bar. Vulcan needed to preserve the restaurant’s ambience while opening up the kitchen to diners, giving them a taste of the excitement and drama of the “food theatre” experience. All changes had to take place within the existing building envelope. As no previous design plans were available, once the site had been stripped, the Vulcan team r...