Haidilao Hot Pot

We were commissioned to deliver the full design and build of Haidilao Hot Pot at Manchester’s historic Corn Exchange, a landmark location in the city centre. This large-scale restaurant fit-out required a careful balance between Haidilao’s global brand identity and the architectural character of the existing building.

The project encompassed complete commercial fit-out works, creating a refined and immersive dining environment that supports Haidilao’s renowned service model and customer experience.

Design and concept

The interior concept harmonises a modern design language with Haidilao’s signature hospitality, while respecting the Corn Exchange’s heritage features and spatial scale. A muted, sophisticated colour palette was paired with natural materials, bespoke joinery and layered lighting to create a calm yet premium atmosphere, with visual continuity across dining zones, circulation areas and feature spaces.

Layout and dining functionality

The layout was designed to accommodate high customer volumes while maintaining comfort, privacy and efficient service flow. Seating configurations, table spacing and circulation routes were optimised for hot pot dining, and mechanical, electrical and ventilation systems were fully coordinated with the architecture and interiors to meet performance, safety and regulatory requirements while remaining discreet.

Delivery

We managed the project from concept development through to construction and handover, delivering the interior fit-out, bespoke joinery, architectural finishes and full M&E installations. Close coordination with stakeholders ensured programme control, quality and minimal disruption in a busy city-centre environment. The project demonstrates our expertise in complex restaurant design and build for international brands in architecturally sensitive locations.