Hospitality lighting in Bedfordshire
Hospitality lighting uses dimmable, layered LED lighting to create atmosphere in restaurants, bars, cafés and hotels while keeping kitchens, back-of-house and escape routes properly lit. We cover Bedfordshire, including Luton, Bedford and Dunstable.
Hospitality lighting work in Bedfordshire
Restaurants and bars in Bedfordshire usually want warm, dimmable light front of house and bright, cleanable fittings in the kitchen.
We work around service in Bedfordshire venues, often between the last sitting and the next morning's deliveries.
What's included
- Scene control for breakfast, lunch, evening and cleaning
- External signage and terrace lighting
- Installation around service hours
- Emergency lighting that blends into the interior
Guide prices in Bedfordshire
Typical budgets for Bedfordshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED panel (600×600) | £50 – £155 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| DALI dimming and control | £50 – £155 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £60 – £155 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED floodlight | £205 – £515 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
Example: 30 dimmable LED fittings with DALI control in a restaurant, about £3,100 – £9,250 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Bedfordshire
Approved Document L (2021 edition, with 2023 amendments) asks for new general lighting to average at least 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt, or to use the LENI method. The 2026 edition raises this to more than 105 for work under it from 24 March 2027.
Towns we cover in Bedfordshire
- Luton
- Bedford
- Dunstable
- Leighton Buzzard
- Ampthill
- Kempston Hardwick
- Kempston
- Biggleswade
- Arlesey
- Everton
- Kempston Rural
- Shefford
- Thorn
- Wilden
Hospitality lighting FAQs for Bedfordshire
How are prices set in Bedfordshire?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Which towns in Bedfordshire do you cover?
All of Bedfordshire, including Luton, Bedford and Dunstable. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
Can LED be dimmed smoothly for a restaurant?
Yes, with compatible drivers and controls. DALI or quality phase dimming gives smooth dimming without flicker.
What about the kitchen?
Kitchens need bright, even, cleanable lighting. We use sealed LED fittings rated for the environment.
Related services in Bedfordshire
- Lighting controls
- Commercial lighting design
- Emergency lighting installation
- Architectural and facade lighting