Welcome to Fishman & Associates

We are Professional Food Service Consultants Providing
Commercial Kitchen / Bar Design & Restaurant Equipment Services

Located in Venice, Florida we Serve Clients Worldwide

We support our clients with expertise in food service design, kitchen, bar and dining room layout, equipment specification, as well as the cost budgeting, refrigeration and fabrication for new and remodeled food service facilities. Our knowledge of food service equipment and the operational requirements of diverse clients spans 100 years of service. Our depth of understanding enhances every facet of our support.

We specialize in food service design of senior living facilities, hotels, hospitals and other healthcare facilities, schools, restaurants, churches, private clubhouses, resorts and more. We bring precision and expertise to support every aspect of your project.

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C.J. Fishman

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Over thirty years ago, I founded Fishman & Associates, Inc. with a vision of providing world-class commercial kitchen equipment design and sales.

We have been blessed through the commitment of our past and present Associates in carrying out the mission of providing the expertise necessary to create efficient, cost effective, and complete projects for any commercial food service operation.

We consider it a privilege to work for our clients.  Our design, sales, and support associates are among the finest in their fields. You will find our commitment and attention to detail unsurpassed as we work together on your project.

Satisfied clients are our best salespeople!

We are here to serve you and look forward to welcoming you into our company family.

Sincerely,

Charles J. Fishman

From concept to completion we are committed to total client satisfaction.

Learn More About Who We Work With and Our Scope of Services:

Design Services

We have expertise in the specifications for commercial restaurant equipment, refrigeration, ventilation, and custom stainless steel fabrication.

Project Management

We have the professional staff and systems to support every aspect of your project from concept to completion. We address service issues directly and we bring enthusiasm and flexibility to each project.

Equipment Sales

We have access to major lines of restaurant and kitchen equipment and we develop plans that fit your project and budget.

Why our Clients Choose Us

  • Experienced - Established October, 1986
  • Full Service Design & Equipment Specification
  • Food Service Project Budget Planning
  • Expertise in Refrigeration & Ventilation Systems
  • All Lines of Commercial Food Service Equipment
  • Custom Stainless Steel Fabrication
  • Knowledgeable and Friendly Customer Service
  • Service After Sale (SAS)
  • Discovery Senior Living
    Fishman & Associates has done an exceptional job providing comprehensive designs and related solutions in  support of our various projects in multiple states. Their reliability and consistency are why Fishman & Associates is our exclusive food service design partner.
    Tammy Kaminski, VP Construction & Development
    Discovery Senior Living
  • Cafe Venice Venice Florida
    "Fishman & Associates did a great job helping us design and develop our kitchen and bar with the latest and best equipment,” said Kay Kropac, the owner of Café Venice. “Their team members demonstrated the highest level of competence, flexibility and quality service at every step in the process.”
    Kay Kropac
    Cafe' Venice
  • The Bijou Cafe'
    Few companies in the industry offer the same quality service and affordable prices as Fishman & Associates. Their service after the sale is incomparable. I’ve been choosing Fishman & Associates my entire career. – Jean-Pierre Knaggs, The Bijou Café
    Jean-Pierre Knaggs
    The Bijou Cafe'
  • Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club Logo
    We considered ourselves very fortunate to have Fishman & Associates involved in our projects from conceptual ideas to engineered plans. Throughout the build-out the process went smoothly, on time and on budget.  Constant communication identifying any issues were accompanied with immediate solutions.  The entire process was professional and enjoyable.
    Wayne Piazza
    Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club

Proud to support many local organizations:

  • Family Promise
  • Venice Area Chamber of Commerce Member
  • All Faith's Food Bank Logo
  • Friends of Venice Public Library
  • The Sky Family YMCA
  • Southeaster Guide Dogs
  • United Way of South Sarasota County
  • Venice High School Baseball Team
  • Child Protection Center
  • Venice MainStreet
  • Gulf Coast Builders Exchange
  • Bradenton Area EDC
  • Sarasota County EDC
  • The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
  • Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance
  • Gulf Coast CEO Forum

Our initial consultation is FREE of charge.

Regardless of Your Geographical Location: Arrangements may be made to meet with you anywhere in the world.