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INNOVATIVE SOLUTION: WELBILT PRESENTS THE PIONEERING FITKITCHEN COMPACT CONCEPT FOR SHOPS AND BRANCHES

  • 3 Dec 2024
INNOVATIVE SOLUTION: WELBILT PRESENTS THE PIONEERING FITKITCHEN COMPACT CONCEPT FOR SHOPS AND BRANCHES

Eglfing/Herborn, Germany (December 3, 2024) – The hospitality industry is more dynamic than ever. Long meals with table reservations are out, while takeout, delivery, self-service vending, and drive-through are in demand. The shortage of skilled personnel and kitchen space contrasts with the demand for trendy organic gourmet snacks and mini menus. For a successful future in the hospitality industry, Welbilt, a member of the Ali Group, offers innovative solutions. The smart FitKitchen COMPACT concept, based on delicious, durable gourmet convenience from proven Welbilt food partners and rapid preparation in the Merrychef high-speed oven, is a groundbreaking method that combines efficiency, variety, and quality, revolutionizes food preparation and delivery, and can be used in shops and chains without kitchens and skilled personnel. FitKitchen COMPACT makes the vision of Gastro 4.0 a reality.

Main Features of FitKitchen COMPACT:

  • Variety of Offerings: Convenience food from experienced Welbilt food partners for high-quality products that always succeed. A diverse range of dishes and snacks can be offered with maximum shelf life and minimal cooking loss, avoiding spoilage and waste.
  • Presentation: Order selection in refrigerated front display. Convenience food at 6 degrees Celsius in the front display ensures HACCP-compliant and safe presentation of prepared dishes, guaranteeing quick selection, ordering, and ready-to-serve final cooking. This combination not only ensures product quality but also extends shelf life and optimizes the use of personnel. 
  • Finish: Gentle ready-to-serve cooking in the Merrychef high-speed oven. The lightning-fast cooking of convenience menus or snacks takes place in the Merrychef high-speed ovens, making the food ready-to-serve in seconds, so they can be served à la minute in gourmet quality. High speed and top quality included: Up to 80% faster cooking times increase meal output, reduce waiting lines, and maximize profit

FitKitchen COMPACT for Gastro 4.0

The process offers the following advantages:

  • Maximum speed shortens preparation and service times, eliminating queues.
  • Minimal space requirement, independent of front counter gastronomy size.
  • Easiest operation at the touch of a button for high-quality dishes without a kitchen and skilled personnel.
  • Maximum profit through energy and personnel efficiency to increase profit margins.
  • The highest gourmet quality and HACCP hygiene compliance ensure loyal guests.
  • Maximum shelf life and minimal cooking loss prevent spoilage and waste.
  • Maximum efficiency through delicious, long-lasting convenience for effective time savings.

Additionally, the easyTouch® touchscreen interface of the Merrychef high-speed ovens enables easy operation and gourmet quality around the clock, without the need for a kitchen or skilled personnel.

Freshness, Efficiency, and Variety: FitKitchen COMPACT Makes the Difference 

With the Welbilt concept FitKitchen COMPACT, restaurateurs can offer their guests fresh, warm gourmet snacks and mini menus at any time. This means maximum efficiency for optimal results: including time and cost savings, without compromising on quality.

Furthermore, FitKitchen COMPACT offers the convenience, variety, and durability of snacks and mini-menus for lightning-fast cooking and serving. This reduces guests' waiting times, optimizes the team's workflow, and creates a stress-free environment even in small shops and chains without a kitchen and skilled personnel. Thus, the point-of-sale comes to the guest.

Moreover, the flexibility of FitKitchen COMPACT opens up a wide range of culinary possibilities. From hearty sandwiches to delicious wraps to healthy organic menus – creativity knows no bounds.

Cost Optimization Through Use of Resources

With FitKitchen COMPACT, food stocks can be better managed and food waste minimized. The wide range of convenience products from Welbilt food partners and the fresh, on-demand preparation saves costs.

"FitKitchen COMPACT by Welbilt is not just a convenience concept but an innovation in the hospitality industry. It revolutionizes the way and where food is offered and served, helping shops and chains to work more efficiently, flexibly, and creatively. FitKitchen COMPACT paves the way for a forward-looking hospitality industry that can adapt flexibly to changing guest needs without compromising on quality," explains Tobias Brand, Director of Sales at Welbilt Deutschland GmbH.

For more information, refer to the FITKITCHEN COMPACT guide.

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