INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS: WELBILT PRESENTS THE GROUNDBREAKING CONCEPT COOK, CHILL & FINISH

 The gastronomy industry face constant challenges and changes.  Welbilt, a member of the Ali Group, offers innovative solutions that help to build a successful future for gastronomy. The smart concept COOK, CHILL & FINISH is a pioneering method that combines efficiency, variety, and quality, revolutionizing the preparation and provision of food in professional kitchens and can also be applied in shops and retail chains without the need for specialist kitchen staff. With COOK, CHILL & FINISH, the vision of Gastro 4.0 becomes reality.

Cook: High-quality Pre-cooking (80%) in Convotherm Combi Ovens

Convotherm combi ovens enable efficient and precise pre-cooking of gourmet-quality food. Thanks to state-of-the-art technology, these versatile ovens prepare foods in the most optimal way, ready for the next step in the process.

Chill: HACCP-compliant Preservation in Delfield Blast Chillers/Shock Freezers

Delfield blast chillers/shock freezers ensure HACCP-compliant and safe preservation of prepared foods, meeting the highest requirements for food safety. This combination not only ensures the quality of the products but also extends shelf life and optimizes staff deployment

Finish: Gentle Final Cooking (20%) in Merrychef High-Speed Ovens

The Merrychef high-speed ovens complete the final step of the process. Here, the food is finally cooked. This happens in seconds, allowing them to be served à la minute. High speed and maximum quality are assured: Up to 80% faster cooking times increase food output, minimize queues, and maximize profits.

COOK, CHILL & FINISH for Gastro 4.0

• The COOK, CHILL & FINISH process has many advantages:
• Maximum speed and frequency of table turnover for busy gastronomy environments.
• Minimal space requirements, regardless of kitchen size.
• Simple operation for high-quality dishes at the touch of a button.
• Maximum energy and staff efficiency to increase profit margins.
• Maximum HACCP compliance and hygiene to ensure food quality.
• Maximum shelf life and best-before dates with minimal cooking loss and spoilage.
• Maximum production, optimized and streamlined for the most effective use of time.

In addition, the common user interface of Convotherm combi ovens and Merrychef high-speed ovens significantly simplifies staff training and allows for smooth integration into existing kitchen teams.

Freshness, Efficiency, and Variety: COOK, CHILL & FINISH makes the difference

With the Welbilt concept COOK, CHILL & FINISH, restaurateurs can always offer their guests fresh, warm gourmet snacks and mini menus. This means maximum efficiency for optimal results: time and cost savings without compromising quality.

COOK, CHILL & FINISH also enables the preparation of snacks and mini menus outside peak hours as well as rapid finishing. This reduces the waiting time for guests, optimizes team workflow, and creates a stress-free environment in the kitchen and restaurant.

What’s more, the flexibility of COOK, CHILL & FINISH opens up a wide range of culinary possibilities. From hearty sandwiches to delicious wraps to healthy organic menus, there are no limits to creative design.

Optimize costs thanks to efficient use of resources

With COOK, CHILL & FINISH, food stocks can be better managed and food waste minimized. Costs are saved by preparing larger quantities over a longer period and by quickly preparing fresh food when needed.

"COOK, CHILL & FINISH by Welbilt is not just a concept but an innovation in gastronomy. It revolutionizes the way food is prepared and served, and helps gastronomic establishments work more efficiently, flexibly, and creatively. COOK, CHILL & FINISH paves the way for forward-thinking gastronomy that can adapt to the changing needs of guests without compromising on quality," explains Tobias Brand, Director of Sales at Welbilt Deutschland GmbH.