Holmes Stainless Steel Sink 1200mm Single Bowl Left Hand Drainer

Name: Holmes Stainless Steel Sink 1200mm Single Bowl Left Hand Drainer
Brand: Holmes
SKU: DR383
Price: 938.4 GBP
Availability: InStock

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This Holmes sink unit is a single-bowl commercial sink with a left hand drainer, manufactured in 304 stainless steel at Holmes's production facility in York and delivered fully assembled. It arrives ready to connect — no on-site fabrication, no assembly.

Holmes has a long-standing background in commercial kitchen furniture, and that experience is reflected in the build quality of these sinks. The construction is designed to handle the realities of a working kitchen: repeated heavy use, the weight of large pots and gastronorm trays, and the general wear that comes with sustained daily service. The 48-litre bowl provides a practical working capacity for general kitchen washing tasks across a range of operation types.

From an operational standpoint, the fully assembled format reduces installation time and removes the risk of on-site fitting errors. Practical advantages include:

304 stainless steel construction — corrosion resistant and straightforward to clean and sanitise
Arrives fully assembled — connect to water and waste and it is ready for use
Robust build suited to the physical demands of continuous commercial service
Left hand drainer configuration supports an intuitive wash-to-drain workflow
Hygienic surface finish that supports food safety compliance

Installation requires hot and cold water supply and waste connections in the right position. The unit is 1200mm wide and 650mm deep, so it is worth confirming the footprint sits comfortably within your available bench run or wall space before ordering. At 17kg, it can be positioned and levelled without specialist lifting equipment in most cases.

This sink suits small to medium-sized commercial kitchens well — cafés, pub kitchens, small restaurant operations, and similar environments where a practical, reliable single-bowl sink is the right tool for the job. For higher-volume sites or kitchens with more demanding throughput requirements, a double-bowl or larger configuration may be more appropriate.

If you are weighing up the right size or layout for your kitchen, the team is happy to talk it through before you commit to an order.

Frequently asked questions

Is this sink suitable for a small restaurant or café kitchen?

Yes — the 1200mm single-bowl format is well suited to small and medium-sized commercial kitchens where a single dedicated wash station is sufficient for service volume. If your operation runs continuous back-to-back service with high pot and tray turnover, it is worth considering whether a double-bowl unit or a larger format would better match your throughput demands.

What does 'fully assembled' mean in practice — is any on-site work needed before installation?

The unit leaves the Holmes facility in York fully assembled and requires no fabrication or fitting before use. On-site, you will need to connect it to your hot and cold water supply and a suitable waste outlet. Confirm the 1200mm width and 650mm depth fit your available space before the unit arrives.

Why does the drainer position matter, and how do I know if left hand is right for my kitchen?

The drainer position affects how naturally the washing workflow flows in your kitchen — typically, operators wash in the bowl and place items to drain on the side closest to the next stage of the process, whether that is a drying rack, a prep surface, or a pass. If your kitchen layout runs left to right, a left hand drainer is usually the more practical choice, but it depends on your specific run and workflow. If you are unsure, it is worth talking through your layout before ordering.

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