Leeds Arena

Case Study:

  • Value:

    £650,000

  • Canopy:

    Main Kitchen: Extract & Supply Type Island Hood (7m X 3.4m x 550mm) Service Distribution Unit (6.5m length)

    Level 1 Kitchen: Extract & Supply Type Island Hood (4m X 3.4m x 550mm) Service Distribution Unit (3.5m length)

    Level 1 Rest Kitchen: Extract Only Type Hood (4m X 1.5m x 550mm) Stainless Steel Wall Cladding

    Region Kitchen: Extract & Supply Type Wall Hood (5.8m X 1.5m x 550mm) Stainless Steel Wall Cladding

    Kiosk Kitchen 6 off: Extract Only Type Hood (3m X 1.5m x 550mm) Stainless Steel Wall Cladding

  • The Project:

    The First Direct Arena (also known as the Leeds Arena) is a 13,500 capacity entertainment-focused arena in Leeds, England. The Arena officially opened it's doors on 4th September 2013 with Sir Elton John playing to an audience of 12,000.

    The building has been nominated as one of England's greatest landmarks and won best new venue in the World in 2014.

Contact Info

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Mobile: 07802 918 714

Email: sales@rsvents.co.uk

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Kitchen Ventilation Installation at First Direct Arena, Leeds

🏗️ The Project

The First Direct Arena in Leeds — a landmark entertainment venue with a capacity of 13,500 — required a multi-zoned kitchen ventilation system to support foodservice operations across multiple levels of the building. RS Vents Ltd delivered a comprehensive range of bespoke solutions tailored to each distinct kitchen area, ensuring airflow efficiency and compliance with high-performance and hygiene standards.

  • Main Kitchen: Island Extract & Supply Canopy (7m x 3.4m) + Service Distribution Unit (6.5m)
  • Level 1 Kitchen: Island Canopy (6m x 3.4m) + SDU
  • Level 1 Rest Kitchen: Wall Canopy (4m x 1.5m)
  • Region Kitchen: Wall Canopy (5.8m x 1.5m)
  • Kiosk Kitchen: Wall Extract Canopy (3m x 1.5m)
  • Stainless Steel Wall Cladding throughout

✅ Results

Delivered as part of a major infrastructure project for one of the UK’s leading indoor venues, RS Vents provided precise fabrication and professional installation across a complex multi-level environment. The finished system not only supports high-demand service operations but does so reliably and discreetly within a high-profile public setting.

The Arena was recognised globally — winning Best New Venue in the World in 2014.