Chargrill Charlie's, New Farm

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Sector
Quick Service Restaurants 
QSR
Project Type
Fitout
Location
QLD
Program
7 Weeks
Scope

Full fitout of an existing tenancy to deliver Chargrill Charlie's Queensland debut restaurant. Works included demolition and tenancy preparation, in-house hydraulic design, full commercial kitchen with rotisserie systems and refrigeration infrastructure, mechanical ventilation, custom joinery, front-of-house service counter, architectural finishes, and back-of-house operational zones.

Challenge & Constraint

The project required precise integration of a high-performance commercial kitchen, rotisserie equipment, and refrigeration systems within an existing tenancy where hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical services had to align exactly with operational workflow. The active New Farm retail precinct added access and delivery constraints. A fixed opening date tied to the brand's Queensland launch left no flexibility on the construction timeline.

Solution

Hydraulic design was managed in-house so water services, drainage, and trade waste integrated cleanly with the kitchen layout from the start. Equipment suppliers and specialist installers were engaged early to align infrastructure with operational requirements before trades mobilised. Daily site management coordinated concurrent trades across front-of-house and back-of-house areas while protecting completed finishes throughout the build.

Outcome

The restaurant was completed on program and opened on schedule as Chargrill Charlie's first Queensland location. The completed venue combines a high-performance commercial kitchen with a welcoming customer environment featuring detailed finishes, custom joinery, and architectural lighting in the heart of the New Farm dining precinct.

Testimonials

What our clients value in working with us

“We worked with Crafted Spaces on the build of our brewery and bar fitout at Ocean Reach Brewing in Cowes including the installation of our 1500L brewhouse. Building a brewery requires specialist knowledge and precision and their team clearly understands the unique requirements of brewing facilities. Having been involved in multiple brewery builds across Victoria I've seen how important it is to work with builders who don't cut corners. Crafted Spaces holds themselves to very high standards and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking to build or fit out a brewery or hospitality venue.”

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Simon Bismire

Director, Ocean Reach Brewing

“Crafted Spaces and Shane Sandford did an incredible job in bringing this restaurant to life. It’s been a pleasure partnering with you to lift it from the pages and make it a reality. Someone said to me today, “It looks just like the renders…. Actually better!” And that response is one of countless that highlight your team's maniacal focus on the detail, functionality and personification of our brand. Crafted is now part of history, building the highest volume Wendy’s restaurant ever, anywhere in the world. Thank you!”

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Iain Bylsma

Chief Development Officer, Wendy's and Pizza Hut Australia

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