Precision, workload reduction and optimized processes in event catering
La Redoute & Redüttchen in Bonn
Quick Facts:
Project: Modern restaurant and event catering
Location: Bonn, Germany
Concepts: Redüttchen & La Redoute
Head chef: Matthias Piech
Challenge: Serving large volumes simultaneously while maintaining consistently high quality
MKN solutions: FlexiChef® und SpaceCombi®
Special features: Cook & Chill processes, individual regeneration programmes, maximum process reliability
Redüttchen and La Redoute in Bonn combine modern German cuisine with premium event catering. Whereas Redüttchen focuses on artisanal, ingredient-driven cooking, La Redoute provides a perfect setting for events making the highest demands on quality, timing and service.
Two different culinary worlds come together at Redüttchen and La Redoute: modern German artisan-quality cuisine and high-end event and catering gastronomy.
Perfectly coordinating kitchen workflows poses a particular challenge for event catering. High volumes of food have to be served simultaneously – without compromising on temperature, doneness or visual appeal.
"The key question is always: How do I time everything perfectly to serve it all at once?"
Furthermore, the aim was to streamline workflows while noticeably easing the workload of the kitchen team.
With state-of-the-art MKN cooking technology, head chef Matthias Piech focuses on maximum planability and process reliability. The FlexiChef®, in particular, is an invaluable asset to the team during daily kitchen operations thanks to its outstanding versatility.
"We can sous-vide, braise and brown, make sauces, deep fry or boil – all in one appliance."
The MKN combi steamers also play a key role in event catering. In combination with tailored regeneration programmes, they ensure perfectly optimized Cook & Chill processes.
Dishes are cooked to perfection, chilled down and later regenerated exactly at the preferred time.
"This allows us to serve 160 plates at the exact same time, hot and cooked to perfection, in just under ten minutes."
Fully adjustable humidity, temperature and regeneration settings guaratee precise control over even the most challenging dishes.
MKN solutions not only ensure consistently high food quality, but also significantly more relaxed workflows in the kitchen and event catering operations. Processes are reproducible, flexible and easy for the entire team to operate. This allows for flexible staff allocation and ensures they stay in full control, even during peak times.
"It's a huge relief when you know that everything is fully prepared and nothing can go wrong."
Besides high process reliability, kitchen management and the team benefit from a more relaxed daily routine, better predictability and a significant reduction in workload.
"In the end, it just makes work more fun for everyone."
"It's a huge relief when you know that everything is fully prepared and nothing can go wrong."
Matthias Piech, Head Chef La Redoute & Redüttchen
