Office 
Education and Hospitality
Cat A & B fit-out
3500 sq ft
12 Weeks
Return to Case StudiesUCB Culinary School
We’re proud to continue our partnership with University College Birmingham through the fit-out of their new Culinary School in Chelmsley Wood. This project brings industry-standard kitchens and public-facing dining spaces to the local community, supporting UCB’s mission to create hands-on learning environments that empower students to thrive in the hospitality industry.
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Initial Drivers
University College Birmingham (UCB) has long partnered with Rhino to deliver high-quality learning environments that inspire students and support the university’s vision for growth. Following several successful collaborations, including projects across UCB’s expanding campus portfolio, we were once again appointed – this time to deliver the fit-out of the new Chelmsley Wood Culinary School.
The new facility was designed to bring industry-standard training to the heart of the community, offering state-of-the-art kitchens and public-facing eateries where students can gain real-world experience in a professional environment.
Proposal
Working closely with UCB’s estates and project teams, Rhino managed the full fit-out process to ensure a seamless delivery. We focused on robust finishes, energy-efficient systems and industry-grade equipment to support both teaching and live service. The layout was designed to optimise workflow between back-of-house and front-of-house spaces, creating a natural connection between learning and real-world application.
Key Challenges
This was a technically complex fit-out, combining commercial kitchen infrastructure with public dining areas in a compact, town-centre site. The space had to meet strict health and safety, ventilation and performance standards while remaining warm, accessible and welcoming. Coordination between multiple specialist contractors and suppliers was essential to maintain programme, quality and compliance.
The result
The completed Culinary School is a vibrant, practical learning hub that enhances UCB’s hospitality and catering offer. Students now train in a fully equipped environment that mirrors the standards of professional kitchens, serving guests in a high-quality, public-facing space.
Delivered on time and in close partnership with UCB, this project reflects our ongoing relationship and shared commitment to creating exceptional educational facilities that empower the next generation of chefs and hospitality professionals.
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