Technology in modern commercial kitchens

| Author: Maarten Derboven, Projectleider

The world of commercial kitchens is constantly evolving. With the rise of innovative commercial kitchen technologies, we are seeing a shift towards more efficient, sustainable and smarter solutions. In this blog post, we look at how innovative commercial kitchen technologies can make your kitchen smarter, more sustainable and more user-friendly.

How smart commercial kitchen technology helps you save money

The latest commercial kitchen technology is about more than just high-quality equipment. Your systems communicate, automate processes and provide you with insights into performance. Think, for example, of smart ovens that can be controlled via an app, dishwashers that optimise water consumption  and refrigeration systems that save energy thanks to smart sensors. These new technologies not only reduce your operating costs but also minimise your environmental footprint.

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Why choose an innovative commercial kitchen?

An innovative commercial kitchen offers numerous benefits and contributes to various aspects of your kitchen operations:

  • Energy management: modern appliances are often fitted with technology that monitors energy consumption, ensuring they only use energy when necessary.
  • Food safety: sensors in refrigerators, ovens and other equipment ensure that temperature and hygiene are constantly monitored. If an anomaly is detected, your staff receive an alert so that appropriate action can be taken.
  • Flexibility: modular systems allow you to adapt your commercial kitchen to changing needs. This makes it easy to rearrange workstations or add appliances without having to refurbish the entire kitchen.
  • User-friendliness: appliances with easy-to-use control panels and integrated apps make your kitchen staff’s work a lot easier. Staff can set recipes, check the status of your equipment or manage maintenance schedules themselves.

Connected ovens: more than just cooking

A prime example of innovation in commercial kitchens is connected ovens. These ovens are equipped with advanced features such as multiple compartments that minimise the transfer of flavours and odours. They are ideal for commercial kitchens that wish to prepare multiple dishes simultaneously, without compromising on quality.

Some models also offer multi-zone cooking technology, allowing different dishes to be prepared simultaneously using different cooking methods. This makes your kitchen not only efficient, but also much more flexible. Automatic programmes and smart controls make managing your cooking process easy, even for less experienced kitchen staff. Our partners themselves offer revolutionary appliances and systems, such as:

Convotherm: Kitchenconnect

Convotherm’s KitchenConnect makes managing your commercial kitchen easier and more efficient than ever. This network solution allows you to remotely control, monitor and update your combi-ovens and other appliances. Via a user-friendly dashboard, chefs gain real-time insight into performance data, faults and maintenance requirements, which improves product quality. Smart data analysis identifies trends, optimises processes and helps prevent overproduction. Thanks to KitchenConnect, you’ll have a more efficient, sustainable and better-organised commercial kitchen.

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Electrolux: SkyLine Cook&Chill

Thanks to Electrolux’s latest Cook&Chill solution, your ovens and blast chillers can communicate seamlessly with one another. Your combi-oven automatically prepares the blast chiller for rapid and efficient cooling, which optimises your workflow and enhances food safety. The touchscreen interface ensures simple operation and a smooth transition between cooking and cooling processes. By minimising food waste and extending shelf life, Cook&Chill not only ensures maximum efficiency but also preserves flavour, texture and nutritional value.

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Alto-Shaam: Multi-Cook Ovens

Alto-Shaam’s Multi-Cook ovens offer a revolutionary solution for professional kitchens by combining multiple cooking techniques in a single appliance. Multi-Cook ovens function as three ovens in one and can steam, air-fry, bake or grill simultaneously. They also feature integrated automatic cleaning programmes, saving you time and reducing labour costs. Thanks to their compact, extractor-free designs, the ovens can be moved around flexibly and are easy to maintain. Ideal for kitchens looking to optimise speed and efficiency.

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Smart ovens in practice: AP Campus Meistraat

Artesis Plantijn University of Applied Sciences contacted D&L Concepts to renovate their student restaurant on Meistraat. D&L refurbished the self-service counter and installed smart ovens.

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Time for a smart kitchen?

Are you ready to take the first step towards a smart kitchen? Get in touch with us today and discover the possibilities!