DPD's Containerized Kitchen (CK) is the next-generation field kitchen that provides the Army soldier with high quality "A" and fresh rations in a controlled environment.
The CK is capable of supporting up to 800 soldiers with three hot cook-prepared perishable, cook-prepared shelf stable, or heat-and-serve ration meals per day. Cooks have commented, "CK is a leap-ahead improvement in field feeding."
The CK is replacing the Army's previous kitchens with the benefits of a decreased footprint and a reduction in personnel, in a 3-for-1 ISO container that can be deployed to full operation in less than 30 minutes. Proven in Army field testing, the CK is a self-contained system for food preparation, cooking, and warming by utilizing a griddle, steam pans, cook pots, roasting pans, or sheet pans in the oven. Food can be kept fresh or warm in the two refrigerators or the holding cabinet. Hot and cold water are provided for food prep and clean up.
An air curtain and overhead environmental controls keep the cooks and soldiers comfortable in operational environments from -25°F to +105°F. The kitchen interior is finished in clean painted laminate. A soldier's serving line inside the kitchen separates the cooks and soldiers. The 10 kW generator and major utilities are operated in a separated room. The burners utilize a variety of standard fuels while power can be generated from an external source as well as from the internal generator.
Features:
ISO (3 to 1) Expandable Container (8’ x 8’ x 20’)
Internal 48,000 Btu/hr air conditioner and 4 kW space heater
Internal 10 kW generator (TQG) or external power compatible
C130 Transportable
Expandable to full operation in less than 1 hour
Trailer or ground operable and easily transportable by land, sea, and air
Portable and Fixed Water Source Connections
Fully equipped for food storage and hot meal preparation
Hot and cold potable water for cleaning and preparation of over 800 meals 3 times a day
Includes 7 standard burners (MBUs) with independent fuel supply
Layout:
Double Oven, Tray Pack Heater, Hand Sink
Mobile Warming Cabinet, Refrigerators, Control Panel
Crock Pot Cradles, Steam Table, Griddle, Cooking Console
Prep Tables, Mobile Cabinets, Insulated Food/Beverage Containers
