Professional Ventilation Solutions For Dark Kitchens

The restaurant landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. With the rapid rise of delivery platforms like Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat, a new model has emerged from behind the scenes: the dark kitchen.

Also known as ghost kitchens or cloud kitchens, these are commercial kitchens designed exclusively for fulfilling online orders. No dine-in space. No foot traffic. Just a tightly-run food production machine optimised for speed, scale and delivery.

This model is booming, but it brings unique challenges for operators. That’s where Plasma Clean Air comes in.

The Unique Ventilation Requirements of Dark Kitchens

Dark kitchens operate differently from traditional restaurants. Often housing multiple brands under one roof or operating from modular pods, they present unique challenges for ventilation. Efficient systems are needed to manage high volumes of grease, smoke and odours while keeping the workspace safe and compliant.

Because many dark kitchens are located in shared commercial, industrial or urban spaces, grease, odour and smoke control is especially critical to avoid affecting neighbouring properties or delivery areas. Ventilation solutions must be compact, energy-efficient and capable of handling high turnover, ensuring a hygienic, comfortable environment for staff while maintaining operational efficiency.

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Our Kitchen Ventilation Solutions For Ghost Kitchens

At Plasma-Clean Air, we understand that dark kitchens operate differently from traditional restaurants, and their ventilation needs are unique. Our solutions are designed to keep high-output kitchens safe, compliant, and efficient while maintaining a comfortable environment for staff and neighbouring properties.

Odour Control – Cooking smells can quickly become a problem in urban or mixed-use locations. Our odour control systems, including Carb-clean and Sitesafe Discarb activated carbon filtration,  Techni-clean UV and UV ozone-based Xtract units, remove odours before they leave the building. This protects relationships with neighbours, meets planning requirements, and keeps delivery areas fresh.

Smoke & Grease Removal – Dark kitchens often run multiple fryers, grills, and ovens simultaneously, producing large volumes of smoke and grease-laden air. Our Electro-clean electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) capture fine grease particles and smoke from the airstream, preventing build-up in ductwork, protecting fans and filters, and reducing the risk of fire. For kitchens with particularly high grease output, we recommend a multi-stage approach combining Ecofleece grease baffle filters, ESPs, and activated carbon for complete protection.

Maintenance & Compliance Services – Ongoing maintenance is crucial to keep dark kitchens running safely and efficiently. We provide TR19-compliant grease inspections, LEV testing, fire damper testing, filter supply and replacement, and planned preventative maintenance for all kitchen filtration equipment. We also offer guidance on planning applications, including air quality reports and odour impact assessments, ensuring your kitchen meets all regulatory requirements.

 

With Plasma Clean Air, dark kitchen operators can focus on food preparation and delivery, knowing their ventilation system is working hard behind the scenes to protect staff, guests, and neighbours, while keeping operations compliant and efficient.

Who We Work With

We support commercial kitchen operators across the UK, from independent brands to large cloud kitchen providers. Our systems are ideal for:

  • Deliveroo Editions
  • Karma Kitchen
  • Foodstars (CloudKitchens)
  • Growth Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen spaces
  • Operators facing planning permission challenges
  • Facilities managers, landlords, and kitchen-as-a-service providers can also rely on us to design compliant, efficient filtration systems that reduce complaints and protect their assets.

Get Expert Ventilation Support for Your Dark Kitchen

Running a dark kitchen comes with unique challenges — from high-output cooking and odour management to strict planning and compliance requirements. At Plasma Clean Air, we provide tailored ventilation solutions that keep your kitchen safe, efficient and fully compliant.

Whether you’re setting up your first ghost kitchen, expanding a cloud kitchen network, or managing a shared kitchen space, our expert team can design, install and maintain a system that meets your operational needs.

Don’t risk downtime, complaints or regulatory issues — let us help you protect your staff, your neighbours, and your business.

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