Josh Pidduck

Founder / Director

JPDesign Kitchens Ltd. • Self-employed

Mar 2025 - Present • 1 yr 2 mos

As the Director and Founder of JPDesign Kitchens Ltd., I lead the design, development, and delivery of commercial kitchen and hospitality design projects for clients both within the UK and internationally. The company specialises in creating technically detailed, efficient, and compliant kitchen layouts for restaurants, hotels, cafés, stadium hospitality venues, and specialist foodservice operations. My role encompasses the full project lifecycle, from initial concept design and client consultation through to detailed CAD drawings, M&E coordination, and construction-ready documentation. I work closely with operators, contractors, consultants, and equipment manufacturers to ensure every design is practical, buildable, and optimised for operational efficiency. Under my leadership, JPDesign Kitchens Ltd. has delivered projects for global hospitality brands, well-known restaurant chains, independent operators, and unique niche venues, providing high-quality design solutions supported by advanced CAD modelling, 3D visualisation, and detailed technical documentation. Through the growth of the company, I have established a reputation for precision-driven design, fast project turnaround, and delivering innovative commercial kitchen solutions that support the operational success of hospitality businesses.

Senior CAD Designer

GastroNorth Ltd. • Full-time

Dec 2023 - Present • 2 yrs 5 mos

During my time at GastroNorth Ltd, I worked as the Senior CAD Designer, leading the development of technical design drawings and layouts for a wide range of high-profile hospitality projects. Over several years, I was responsible for producing detailed commercial kitchen and hospitality design packages, coordinating closely with consultants, contractors, and equipment suppliers to ensure accurate and buildable solutions. Throughout my role, I contributed to projects ranging from major Premier League football stadium hospitality facilities to international hotel chains and Michelin-starred restaurants, delivering high-quality CAD drawings, equipment layouts, and coordinated service plans. My work played a key role in transforming conceptual ideas into fully detailed technical designs ready for construction, ensuring compliance with industry standards while maintaining efficient and practical kitchen workflows. This experience allowed me to develop strong expertise in commercial kitchen design, technical coordination, and large-scale hospitality projects, working with some of the most recognised brands and venues within the foodservice industry.