HOW MODERN EQUIPMENT IS RESHAPING OPERATIONS .

By KATHAKALI NANDI

Over the past decade , technological advancements and a push for sustainability have transformed the way hotel kitchens function . The evolution of electric cooking equipment , integration of digital monitoring systems and a focus on energy consumption have all played a significant role in shaping modern operations . Meanwhile , new innovations , such as multifunction blast

chillers , smart dishwashing systems and precision induction cooktops , are becoming essential tools in the industry . Even the often-overlooked dishwashing area has seen significant improvements , with smart technology streamlining hygiene and efficiency .

THE ESSENTIALS Two of the most significant pieces of equipment in a hotel kitchen are the combi oven and the cooking range , according to Chiara Fedozzi , kitchen design solutions manager at equipment manufacturer Angelo Po . The combi oven is indispensable for preparing breakfast items like pastries , croissants and bread , and it pairs well with a blast chiller for food preservation ,

Fedozzi said .

The cooking range , meanwhile , is critical for lunch and dinner service , offering chefs the flexibility to prepare soups , sauces and main courses , efficiently . Together , these tools ensure a hotel kitchen can cater to a broad menu while maintaining high-quality standards .

Verena Rist , marketing manager international at warewashing specialist Winterhalter , highlights a less glamorous but equally crucial element : the dishwasher . “ Even if you first think of cooking appliances , we will say the dishwasher . If the dishwasher fails , chaos quickly ensues ,” she said . A wellfunctioning dishwashing system ensures a steady supply of clean

46 hotelsmag . com Mar / Apr 2025