For smooth processes that generate sales
Live cooking in front of your guests is a magical attraction. With front cooking, you can delight your guests anew every day and attract new guests every day. Fresh ingredients, individualised preparation and personal attention from the chef give every guest the feeling of being something special. This also has a positive effect on sales.
Our front cooking expert Fredy Bauer has put together a few important practical tips - from professionals for professionals - to ensure that cooking in front of guests is a well-rounded experience that attracts and impresses guests. After all, the chef should be able to concentrate on the essentials at the front cooking station: the guest, their wishes and the optimum preparation of the dish.
1. Prepare meals sensibly.
Which ingredients can be pre-cooked or pre-roasted particularly well? The less you have to worry about waste, cutting vegetables and cooking sauces and pasta at the front cooking station, the more time you have for the important contact with your guests. Food transport containers made of plastic or stainless steel provide perfect support for temporary storage and transport. stainless steel, which you can move directly into the station or place in the rear area.
It's best to do a test run: What will the workflow be like when cooking in front of guests? With a well thought-out arrangement of the required accessories - such as gastronorm containers, salt and pepper grinders or oil pourers - you can act with confidence at all times.
3. Routine for kitchen accessories.
Always put the accessories in the same place - a fixed place for scoops, knives and tongs etc. not only saves time, but also brings professionalism to handling. For presentation and preparation, for example, the multi-element from B.PRO is ideal for presentation and preparation: Everything from cooking utensils to ingredients is within easy reach.
4. Appetising arrangement
Pay attention to the colour arrangement of the visible components. Colourful, contrasting foods such as tomatoes, basil, carrots or broccoli are suitable for effective placement in the customer's field of vision.
Create contrasts and alternate the colours to generate visual tension and attention.
5. Tasting before serving
Deliberately taste what you cook - the importance of tasting in front of your guests should not be underestimated. By smiling, you are signalling that you are satisfied with the result and that the food is cooked to perfection. There should always be enough spoons to hand for seasoning. Communicate - and for a change, simply let the guest taste the food!
6. Stay clean
Pay consistent attention to cleanliness - your cooking station should not only be clean when you start work. Whether it's leftover food or splashes of sauce: during work, for example, direct access to kitchen paper/cloth helps you to clean quickly in between. Only an attractively clean front cooking station conveys the freshness and hygiene that guests want. With B.PRO COOK you will also find all kinds of useful accessories for a clean workflow.
7. Concealed disposal
Always dispose of leftover food immediately. Anyone who works with food must ensure that it is disposed of cleanly and immediately. Important: Place the waste bin near you, but always out of sight of your guests. Who wants leftovers to catch their eye before they have even eaten?
8. Creativity, not just in cooking
Show what you have to offer: changing decorations catch the eye and arouse curiosity. There are plenty of occasions and themes that can be beautifully realised. Whether it's the current season, a major sporting event, Asia week or simply ‘Happy Easter!’ - With a little creativity, you can attract the attention and appetite of your customers.
9. More space for a perfect workflow
Think about how you can quickly extend your radius of action and your work surface if necessary. By providing practical helpers or utilising the rear space at your station. It is crucial that the chef can work well and attractively. A serving trolley with panelling and an integrated work surface is a practical solution here, for example.
‘With skilful front cooking, you can delight your guests every day anew. We are happy to help you on your way to an optimal workflow.’
Front cooking professional Fredy Bauer, Trainer Academy
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