Renovating Kitchens for Generations

As a locally owned and operated business, you can be confident you will always be dealing directly with the right people.

Charlotte and her husband Adam run The Kitchen Company, which was founded by Adam’s Dad (Peter Batley) in a suburban garage in 1981. With Peter’s dedication to exceptional service and high-quality design and manufacturing, the business grew and today has the biggest showroom in the Canberra region and employs over 20 Canberrans (offering vocational training and apprenticeships). Adam and Charlotte share Peter’s passion for creating beautiful and affordable custom-made kitchens and have a strong focus on sourcing local and Australian made products and materials. All of the kitchens and laundries are manufactured in their Fyshwick workshop by qualified cabinet makers and joiners. The business supports local events and charities.

1981 1994 2002 2007 2014 2020

1981

The history of The Kitchen Company dates back to 1981 when Peter Batley started a business called ‘Batley’s Maintenance Service’ in a suburban Canberra garage. During this time, Peter offered all types of home maintenance work including small kitchen facelifts.

STAFF: 1

1994

After finding his passion in kitchen facelifts, Peter moved his business to a warehouse in Hume and commenced trading as Kitchen Facelift Pty Ltd and employed his first 2 staff members.

STAFF: 3

2002

With his son, Adam by his side, Peter made the big move to open The Kitchen Company in Fyshwick. The Wiluna St premises displays Canberra’s largest kitchen showroom and manufactures all kitchens onsite.

STAFF: 13

2007

After many years of working in all areas of the business, Peter’s son, Adam, solely took over managing The Kitchen Company. Adam’s experience in designing, manufacturing, installation, and project management became the backbone to The Kitchen Company’s success and trusted reputation.

STAFF: 18

2014

Adam and his wife Charlotte purchased The Kitchen Company from Peter. Now with 20 staff including 5 qualified Interior Designers and 10 manufacturing staff. The Kitchen Company is still a trusted name in the Canberra Community and is a part of major Canberra events such as Floriade. Now over 4000 Canberra homes have a Kitchen Company kitchen.

STAFF: 20

2020

Caleb, the third generation to join the family business, started his apprenticeship as a Cabinet Maker. Clients often see Caleb’s smiling face during their kitchen delivery. Caleb is advancing into the digital aspects of the business, where he is gaining experience in ordering kitchens and performing maintenance tasks.