Abstract: The food preparation area of a fast food restaurant is configured in the manner of a continuous production line and includes two grills disposed within reach of and on either side of the chef. Make up tables extend from common ends of the grills and supply the food elements to be combined by an operator with individual meats grilled on the respective grills. The make up tables are abut a counter extending perpendicular thereto and from which counter ancillary food products and beverages normally attendant an order for the grilled meats are dispensed. A serving counter parallel to but laterally displaced from the counter supports the cash registers and order boards recording each order and viewable by the chef and make up table operators.