HotelsMag January-February 2014 | Page 47

F & B : ROOM SERVICE

ON THE HORIZON

HERE IS A SAMPLING OF PREDICTIONS FOR THE NEXT BIG TRENDS IN ROOM SERVICE :
“ Room service menus may eventually disappear . Instead of being forced to order an item off the menu , guests will be asked what they ’ re in the mood for , and the kitchen will create a dish based on their preferences .”
“ Lunch and dinner service will fade away , particularly in urban settings where the dining options are vast and an integral part of the destination experience .”
– ANDRE PRIEMER , RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK
“ Technology will play a large role in the evolution of room service — allowing guests to order from their smartphones or tablets or interactive menus where guests can customize orders from their rooms .”
– DAN ENTENBERG , GRAMERCY PARK HOTEL
“ Guests will have more access to the menus of signature restaurants anytime .”
– STÉPHANE BELLON , KEMPINSKI HOTELS
“ A free minibar could be an interesting selling point .”
– GREGOR WATELER , KERRY HOTEL , PUDONG , SHANGHAI
“ A trend that will soon be offered is the opportunity to have the executive chef visit the suite for a bespoke culinary session .”
– RAJESH RADKE , THE ST . REGIS ASPEN RESORT
“ Whether it ’ s fresh juice , local beer or a house-made pasta , genuine commitment to overall quality is the new standard .”
– KATHRYN BAKER , AVALON BEVERLY HILLS
– OCTAVIO MUÑOZ , ROSEWOOD SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE
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