Building a better Knight's Table Published July 13, 2010 By Senior Airman David Dobrydney 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- The Knight's Table Dining Facility recently completed a quality-of-life initiative, upgrading the lighting and fire suppression systems, and also raising the ceiling in the serving areas. The project, worth more than $750,000, was the first half of a two-phase plan to give a "new face" to the Knight's Table, said Assistant Manager Tech. Sgt. Lindsey Busbice of the 48th Force Support Squadron. "The upgrades mean a safer environment for customers," said Sergeant Busbice. "The new lighting really opens up the serving area. Before, it was dark and gloomy." During the three-month project, the serving line was moved into the officer's dining room. This meant the logistics of getting the food from the kitchen to the customers was disrupted, but the chefs and servers took it in stride. "It was a bit further to walk," said Knight's Table Chef Jamie Davis, "but it wasn't hard at all." "The staff was incredible," said Sergeant Busbice. "They embraced the challenge of not having the kitchen right behind them and did an outstanding job." The next phase of the renovation plan is slated to begin by the end of the year and will improve the décor of the dining area and make it more comfortable for the approximately 650 daily customers the Knight's Table serves. Another step to improve the quality of life of Knight's Table customers is the scheduled opening of a second serving line next month. This will reduce wait time at the registers and also increase menu choices, said Sergeant Busbice. The goal is to make the Knight's Table a better place, especially for young Airmen who are on the meal card program. "This is their dining facility," said Sergeant Busbice. "We want them to be happy and comfortable when they eat here."