What is the worst thing that could happen during peak hours in central kitchens and restaurants? Is it when workers are unable to come in for their shift? Is it when the kitchen becomes too hot, driving up your electricity bill due to increased air conditioning usage? Is it dealing with a mistake during the cooking process that results in having to start a new batch from scratch? Or is it equipment failure that causes delays in operations and production?
Well, turns out that all these situations can be frustrating challenges when running a busy central kitchen or restaurant. However, there is a common denominator that these problems share — inadequate kitchen equipment. And the solution is just as straightforward as the problem itself: choosing suitable and reliable commercial kitchen equipment.
Now, you might think this is the part where I start advertising Hattori products as the solution to the above issues, but that is not the case. Hattori products are certainly not a one-size-fits-all solution, as different problems require different solutions. What this blog aims to offer is a short, objective insight into how Hattori can help solve certain problems in the kitchen — not a claim that we can solve every possible problem.
For instance, if you are facing labor shortage in kitchen and want to reduce human errors such as overcooking food or struggling to consistently follow recipes, our HEK-VP could be a good solution. The HEK-VP is an automated tilting and mixing kettle that features precise temperature control and comes with a touch panel capable of storing recipes. While it still requires manual labor, such as ingredients loading and cleaning after use, it helps improve overall efficiency in the kitchen by saving both time and labor. This is only an example from our product lineup, but if you are interested in learning more about how our equipment could address your operational challenges, there is a great opportunity to visit us and have a discussion in person.
From 2nd to 5th June 2026, FOOMA Japan, an annual exhibition where food meets innovation, will be held at Tokyo Big Sight in Japan. The exhibition will be open from 10a.m. to 5p.m., featuring various exhibitors ranging from food manufacturing, processing, and preparation to environmental protection, energy saving, and recycling. It is an event that seeks to include and showcase every facet of the food industry, making it a valuable opportunity to connect and build relationships with businesses across the sector.
Hattori's booth is located at E3-15-05 in the deli and prepared foods category within the East Hall. FOOMA Japan offers a valuable opportunity to build connections and expand business networks within the food industry, so come visit our booth and have a chat if you are looking to explore and discover creative kitchen solutions for your operations.
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