Food and Entertainment Space Heating
Case Study: Hackney Bridge & Peckham Levels, London
Retail spaces like food halls face a unique challenge: they need to create a warm, inviting atmosphere for customers — without breaking the bank on heating bills. In this project, IHS partnered with a major food hall and retail space to design a system that checked all the boxes.
Project Overview
Heating large, bustling food and entertainment spaces comes with unique challenges: maintaining warmth where guests gather, controlling energy costs, and integrating into stylish, modern interiors.
Hackney Bridge: East London’s premier hub for street food, bars, cafés, independent retailers, and creative studios. Visit their site
Peckham Levels: A cultural destination transforming a multi-storey car park into studios, eateries, and event spaces for artists, entrepreneurs, and locals.
The client was dealing with a mix of large, open areas and smaller vendor stalls, often with open entrances that made heat retention difficult. Traditional heating systems were inefficient, driving up costs without delivering comfort.
The Outcome
IHS delivered cutting-edge infrared linear bar heaters to two of London’s most exciting venues: Hackney Bridge and Peckham Levels.
Our technical team calculated the heat requirements for the mezzanine and seating areas, specifying 12 × 3kW infrared bar heaters — delivering 36kW of focused, efficient heat exactly where guests need it.
A custom arrangement of infrared heaters that provided direct warmth to key areas, from dining tables to checkout counters. Customers immediately noticed the difference: cozy seating, even on cold days, kept them lingering longer — a win for both guest experience and vendor revenue.
For the business, the infrared system delivered lower energy bills and fewer maintenance headaches compared to older systems. And thanks to the sleek, minimalist design of our heaters, the aesthetics of the space remained a priority.
Stylish & Slimline: Unobtrusive design blends into vibrant spaces.
Powerful Heat: Instant warmth, focused on guest zones.
Energy Efficiency: Reduced energy waste and lower bills.
Happy Clients: “The heaters are excellent — stylish, effective, and perfect for our large spaces.”
Client Feedback
“The infrared heaters are a perfect fit in our huge concrete building. They warm the space quickly and look stylish whilst doing so. The slimline design isn’t intrusive, which allows us to make the most of our space.”
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