A canteen tent at construction sites and factories
A canteen tent is a way to set up an enclosed area where staff can eat together without building a reinforced-concrete canteen. It is used most often on construction sites, on factory and production sites and in temporary workers' camps.
The structure is made of galvanised steel tube or profile and can be taken apart through modular connections. When the job is finished, the tent can be taken down and moved to another site. If you have other enclosed-space needs on the construction site, see our construction site tent page.
Four facts that set the size
We design canteen tents from the use, not from a standard size. These four facts set the size:
- The daily number of users and how many people eat at the same time
- The position of the serving line and the circulation areas
- The table and bench layout
- The entry and exit needs for vehicles and staff
The size of a canteen tent is set as much by the position of the serving line and the walkways as by the number of tables. It is easier to draw the layout at the start than to lengthen the tent later.
The cover and cleaning
The outer shell is UV-resistant, waterproof PVC membrane. Because its surface is smooth, it is cleaned by wiping, which makes the cleaning routine easier under heavy use. On request we use PVC fabric in class DIN 4102 B2 (normally flammable); the certificate is available on request.
Use in winter and summer
In cold regions the tent can be used with a heater. On request a thermally insulated double-layer cover is fitted. In hot regions, natural or mechanical ventilation is added to the project. We set the sections by the wind and snow load calculation for the region.
Installation steps
- The suitability of the ground is assessed
- The steel frame is assembled
- The PVC cover is tensioned
- The door, ventilation and interior layout are completed
The tent can be erected without a reinforced-concrete foundation. We described the ground options in our ground guide. The same structure can also be set up as an iftar tent during Ramadan, or as an emergency feeding area in a disaster zone.
Tell us the daily number of users and the installation site, and we will design the project and prepare a quote.
