Case Study ·
New Design

Mama Bettys

Supporting a 300-seat restaurant from just 800 square feet of back-of-house space.
Location
Burnet Blvd, Austin TX
Industry
Restaurants
Project Type
New Design
Size
4,000 sq ft total
Completed
2025

See the Kitchen

A walkthrough of the finished space with the Mama Betty’s Burnet team.

About the Project

Every successful kitchen begins with a clear understanding of how the space needs to function, and Mama Betty’s Burnet was no exception. Tasked with supporting a 300-seat restaurant from just 800 square feet of back-of-house space, the design required strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and a relentless focus on operational efficiency.
01

20-Foot Chef’s Expo

The kitchen layout centered around a custom 20-foot chef’s expo counter featuring an integrated utility distribution system, creating a streamlined connection between preparation, cooking, and service. This centralized approach helped maximize productivity while maintaining clear communication between the culinary and front-of-house teams.
02

30-Foot Solid-Fuel Hood

With only a single point of entry and exit to the kitchen, traffic flow became a critical design consideration. The pathway was shared with a beverage station, requiring careful planning to separate staff movement, food delivery, and service operations. Every workstation, aisle, and piece of equipment was intentionally positioned to support efficient movement while minimizing congestion during peak service hours.
03

One Way In, One Way Out

With only a single point of entry and exit to the kitchen, traffic flow became a critical design consideration. The pathway was shared with a beverage station, requiring careful planning to separate staff movement, food delivery, and service operations. Every workstation, aisle, and piece of equipment was intentionally positioned to support efficient movement while minimizing congestion during peak service hours.

Designed Beyond the Kitchen

Additional coordination elements extended beyond the kitchen including a frozen beverage distribution system that was integrated between the kitchen walk-in cooler and the restaurant’s front bar, ensuring a continuous supply of margarita mix while preserving valuable back-of-house space. The kitchen was also designed to support Fox Trot, the adjacent wine bar concept, which shares culinary production with Mama Betty’s. To complement the guest experience, built-in wine cabinets were incorporated into the design, creating a functional storage solution that also reinforced the sophisticated character of the wine bar. From early planning through final equipment selection and coordination, every design decision focused on maximizing performance within a highly constrained footprint. The result is a thoughtfully engineered kitchen that supports high-volume service, enhances operational flow, and delivers an exceptional experience for both guests and staff.

Built Through Collaboration

  • Randall OwenArchitect
  • Sean ObrienDevelopment Partner
  • Jason CarrierOwner / Operator
  • Citadel Development GroupGeneral Contracting
  • Matt HamptonFood Service Designer / Project Manager
  • Melissa MartinezEquipment and Supplies Advisor

The Mama Betty’s Burnet Look Book

Testimonials

[Partner quote to come from Jason Carrier]

-Jason Carrier, Owner / Operator

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