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THE MODULATE 
CAFÉ RANGE
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The cafe experience redefined

MODULATE CAFES

Transform Your Business with
Our Modular Cafe Containers 

At Modulate Group, we specialize in designing and manufacturing high-quality modular Café Containers tailored for the hospitality industry. Our Café Containers are ideal for pop-up cafes, mobile food shops, bars and permanent setups, offering a versatile and efficient solution. Our modular designs provide a unique and stylish environment for serving food and beverages, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience.

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The Modulate Café Range

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Key Features

Customisable Design

Tailored to your specific needs, our cafe containers can be customised in size, layout, and functionality. Choose from a range of configurations to suit your business requirements, including counter space, kitchen equipment, and seating areas.

Durable Construction

Built with robust materials, our cafe containers are designed to withstand harsh weather conditions and heavy use. The durable construction ensures longevity and minimal maintenance, providing a reliable solution for your business.

Portable And Flexible 

The modular design allows for easy relocation and reconfiguration, making our cafe containers perfect for events, festivals, and changing business locations.

Enhanced Aesthetics 

Our cafe containers feature sleek and modern designs, with options for exterior finishes and branding to create an inviting and professional appearance.

Why Choose Modulate for your Café Container Build? 

Expertise and Experience
Integrated Solutions
Innovative Layouts
Compliance Standards
Client-Centric Approach
International Delivery

Common Inclusions

Paint: Colour & Quality

Our cafe containers are coated with premium heavy-duty paint, ensuring a durable and long-lasting finish. Choose from a wide range of colours to match your branding or aesthetic preferences.

Service Awning:

Each café container unit is equipped as standard with one service awning (1300mm x 180mm), providing a convenient and sheltered serving area for customers. 

Vinyl Flooring: Slip Resistant

Our portable cafe units utilise R10 slip-resistant flooring with 100mm coving for ease of cleaning & enhanced hygiene. This flooring is durable and practical, ideal for high-traffic areas. 

Roof Finishes: Colorbond®

Steel Container Roof: Equipped on standard container cafes (2.4m wide).
Curved Colorbond® Roof: Fitted on our widened container range for durability and aesthetic appeal. 

Personal Access Doors:

Our cafe containers come with a standard personal access (PA) door measuring 2040mm x 820mm. This size ensures easy entry and exit while maintaining security. 

EPS Premium Insulation:

Our cafe portable builds feature 50mm (EPS) panelling, which provides superior thermal insulation. Enabling consistent temperatures, reduced costs & greater comfort for staff & customers. 

Electrical Components:

Our Café's boast a full electrical setup: 8x LED Downlights, 6x Double 10amp GPO, 1x Light Switch, 1x Smoke detector, 1x RCD Subboard & 1x JBox/ Caravan Plug. 

Security:
Surveillance

Durable, robust & sealed windows, doors and awnings. Locking options to guarantee a safe and secure space. Along with a full suite of security camera and surveillance options.

Optional Extras

Doors: Additional & Varieties
Add additional or specialised doors: double doors, sliding glass doors, and secure metal doors 
Custom Awnings: Sizing & Amounts
Add extra or bigger awnings to create shaded and protected areas for customers.
Stainless Steel Benches:
Install stainless steel benches. These benches are easy to clean, corrosion-resistant, and meet health and safety standards. 
Commercial Freezers:
Ensure ample storage for frozen goods. Options include chest freezers, upright freezers, and integrated freezer units.
Storage Room: 
Add Ons
 
Dedicated storage areas for supplies and equipment. Options include built-in cabinets, shelving units, and separate storage rooms.
Premium Air Conditioning:

Add air conditioning units to ensure a comfortable environment year-round.
Security & Eco Options:
Cameras, alarm systems, & reinforced doors. Eco options: Solar, Energy efficient fixtures & Off-Grid Batteries. 
Windows: Extras & Varieties
Increase natural light and ventilation by adding more windows or upgrading to double-glazed, tinted, or frosted windows
Timber Servery Benches:
Incorporate timber benches for a rustic serving area. These benches are durable and can be customised in size and finish.
Sinks & Sink Benches:
Add single or double sinks and sink benches to streamline cleaning processes.
Cooktops & Ranges:
Incorporate commercial cooktops and ranges. Options include gas or electric ranges, griddles, and induction cooktops.
Add Male/Female Restroom:
Integrate male and female restrooms to provide convenient facilities for customers and staff.
Expanded Lighting & Electrical:
Additional outlets, lighting options, and power configurations to support various appliances and equipment.
Staircases & Ramp Access:
Add internal or external staircases to facilitate multi-level designs or provide access to rooftop areas.
Customised Ventilation: 
 
Install vents to ensure proper airflow and maintain a comfortable environment.
Additional Insulation:
Upgrade insulation to maintain optimal indoor temperatures and improve energy efficiency. 
Commercial Fridges:
Choose from upright, under-counter, or display fridges depending on your space and needs. 
Additional Various Equipment:
 Including: gelato displays, underbar beer dispensers, coffee machines, and more, tailored to your specific menu offerings. 
Add Commercial Range Hood:
Install commercial range hoods to effectively ventilate cooking areas, maintaining a comfortable environment.
Internal & External Wall Finishes:
Wall finishes such as tiles, cladding, and customised signage to enhance the interior and exterior look of your cafe container. 
DDA Compliance: Access Solutions
This includes accessible entrances, wider doorways, handrails, and adapted restrooms to ensure inclusivity for all users.
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SIZE & APPLICATIONS

Modulate Café
Container
Sizes

Modulate Group offers a variety of Cafe Container sizes to meet your specific needs, ensuring flexibility and optimal use of space. Our containers are available in various lengths and can be customised in width and layout to suit your requirements: 

Select Your Size Below.

10ft Units

Compact and efficient, ideal for smaller setups or sites with limited space. Perfect for pop-up cafes and quick service locations.

20ft Units

Available in widths from 2.4m to 4.5m, providing room for comprehensive operations. Ideal for mobile & mid-sized cafes.

30ft Units

Offering a balance of space and portability, suitable for medium-sized projects. Great for cafes with diverse menus and seating needs.

40ft Units

The largest option, perfect for extensive and high-demand environments. Ideal for permanent setups and large-scale operations.

Industry Applications

Our modular cafe containers are ideal for a variety of applications across different sectors, including:

Coffee Break

Pop-Up Cafes
& Events
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Perfect for temporary setups at events, festivals, and markets, offering a stylish & efficient space for serving food & beverages.

Coffee Truck

Mobile Coffee Shops:

Easily relocate your business to different locations, attracting new customers and maximising business opportunities.

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Permanent Café Setups:

Establish a permanent cafe with a unique and modern design, offering a comfortable and inviting space for customers.

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Corporate & Industrial Sites:

Provide on-site food and beverage services for employees and visitors, enhancing workplace amenities.

Upgrade to an Extra Wide Modulate Container

ONLY AT MODULATE GROUP

Standard Containers: Shipping containers come in standard sizes of approximately 2.4 metres wide and lengths of 6 metres or 12 metres. A single container is often too narrow to execute an efficient layout, while 2 containers joined in the middle will drastically increase costs and diminish portability.
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Modulate Widened Containers: Modulate Group is the only manufacturer in Australia building widened container buildings. Our widened containers, which can reach up to 4.5m in width, offer unmatched flexibility and space efficiency. These buildings are perfect for applications that require extra room, providing a comfortable and spacious environment for any use.

The Difference: Our widened Modified Shipping Container range (up to 4.5m) keeps the benefits of a standard shipping container, while providing space for generous living conditions and the unlimited potential for design and functionality. With Modulate's patented widened Shipping Containers. We are able to provide diverse & reliable build solutions for any project.

Modulate Widened
20ft Containers

Modulate Widened
40ft Containers

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MANUFACTURING FACILITY

Book an Appointment Today
Experience the quality and innovation of Modulate Group firsthand by booking an appointment to visit our manufacturing facility in Newcastle, NSW. Whether you’re looking to understand our process better or tailor a custom solution for your project, a tour of our facility provides valuable insights into why Modulate Group is a leader in modular construction.