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Food Factory Construction & Food Factory Project Management
Your Trusted Partner in Food Factory Design, Build & Delivery
Are you the owner of a food manufacturing business that needs to expand their factory facilities but doesn’t know where to start? You’re not alone!
The majority of food factory owners that are facing expansion tell us that:
- They’re busy managing the day-to-day business and lack the time and headspace to focus on a project
- They’re worried about the project becoming a major distraction
- Their lack of experience results in unforeseen pitfalls which often lead to time and budget overrun
These challenges are at the core of why we exist. Oakley take care of the entire expansion process; from initial scoping and design through to handover of your finished factory. Our turnkey approach means that, as the business owner, you can focus on what is most important, without the stress, distraction and risk of trying to manage the project yourself.
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Case Studies
Design and fit out of 100,000sqft meat factory for HG Walter
HG Walter partnered up with Oakley to design, build and fit out their new 100,000 sqft future proofed meat production facility.
Design and fit out of production, lab and warehouse facilities for Ulrick & Short
Ulrick & Short required an experienced turnkey partner to deliver their expansion project from design through to completion.
Completing a 2 phase meat processing and coldstore facility project for Andrew Rees Butchers
Oakley took on the design and build of this project to ensure the team at Andrew Rees could remain focused on their day-to-day production schedule.
Removing the stress and distraction from factory fitout
From initial scoping and design through to handover of your finished factory. Our turnkey approach means that, as the business owner, you can focus on what is most important, without the stress, distraction and risk of trying to manage the project yourself.
The bespoke turnkey element made the project very painless
Blogs
What Is Resin Flooring and Why It’s Perfect for Your Floors
Anyone who has spent time inside a working food factory knows the floor is far more than something you walk on. It’s where spills land, heavy loads get dragged, cleaning crews work through the early hours and hygiene auditors cast their most critical eye. A floor that can’t keep up doesn’t just create a maintenance headache, it puts your whole operation at risk.
What is a Turnkey Project? Understanding Turnkey Solutions for Your Next Food Factory Fit-Out Project
Thinking of launching or expanding your food manufacturing business? You know funding is tough and getting approvals is challenging. What often catches people off guard is managing the entire setup, from concept design and planning through detailed design to construction and fit-out. That’s why Oakley Food Projects exists to manage every complex element of your project so you can focus on your business.
What does the construction phase of a turnkey project look like?
If you are confident in our turnkey approach and happy with the design, we can then proceed with the building and fitting out of your new food factory according to the detailed design. This enables you to completely step back from the project, allowing you to focus on running and growing your business, knowing it’s in safe hands.
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Oakley Is Your UK Food Factory Fit-out Partner, Design & Build, On Budget and On Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Oakley Food Projects is a UK food factory design, build and fit-out specialist. The company manages the complete construction process for food and drink manufacturers from initial concept and site survey through to detailed design, construction and final handover. Founded in 2012, Oakley has delivered projects for food businesses of all sizes, from independent producers to large-scale manufacturers, across meat processing, ingredient supply, food logistics and more.
A turnkey food factory project is where one specialist company manages everything, design, construction, flooring, cold rooms, wall panelling and handover under a single contract, one budget and one point of contact. For food manufacturers, this removes the risk that comes with coordinating multiple contractors. No fragmented responsibility. No finger-pointing when timelines slip. Oakley takes full ownership of the project so clients stay in production and out of the chaos.
Yes, and protecting ongoing production is built into how every Oakley project is planned. Work is phased and sequenced around the existing production schedule from day one, with a dedicated site manager on the ground throughout. Clients also get access to Procore, a construction management platform that provides real-time visibility of progress and milestones without needing to set foot on site. For food businesses where downtime costs money, that level of control matters.
By managing every element of the build under one contract, with a fixed programme agreed upfront and a dedicated team accountable for delivering it. When food manufacturers self-manage multiple contractors, delays and budget creep are the most common outcome. A single turnkey partner removes those risks entirely. All workmanship is also guaranteed for 12 months after handover so if anything needs attention once the keys are handed over, Oakley is still responsible for it.
Oakley works with food, drink and pharmaceutical manufacturers across the UK, spanning meat processing, ingredient manufacturing, food logistics, cold storage and large-scale production facilities. What clients tend to have in common is a growth moment: expanding capacity, relocating to a larger site, or building a new facility from scratch. Whatever the stage or scale, if the project involves food or drink manufacturing, Oakley can deliver it.
It depends on the scale and complexity of the build, but every project follows the same five-stage process: consultation and scoping, concept design, detailed design and planning, construction and fit-out, and final handover. The best starting point is a no-obligation conversation with the Oakley team. Most clients come without a fully formed brief, just a growth ambition and a need for a specialist to help shape it. That is exactly where the process begins.