Innovative hospitality concepts map

5-4-2011

The hospitality is a dynamic, creative industry. There are daily reports of new concepts or awards for new companies and entrepreneurs. But where exactly are those companies? Branche organisation, KHN does put these companies together with you on this map.

 

Retro fridge with beer tap

4-4-2011

Do you want to tap your own draft beer but is there no space left in your kitchen? Replace your fridge with a 50s-style Northstar refrigerator wich comes with a build-in beer dispenser.

Inspiration from September 2007 – Green fruit drinks

4-4-2011

In september 2007 we also wrote about the machine that mixes fresh fruit drinks on the spot. The manufacturer has added new machines to the assortment and the post mix concept is still relevant in terms of space saving and economical packaging.

Inspiration from September 2007 – Pay by text message

4-4-2011

One of the trends we wrote about in September 2007, was ordering food by text message. It was possible to order and pay at 500 restaurants with a Gomobo account without standing in line. Nowadays there are interesting alternatives available on the iPhone. You can order and pay with the (Dutch) MyOrder app.

Complex beer

1-4-2011

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Trumer Beer Machine is inspired on the Rube-Goldberg-Machine, a mchine which makes a complex action of a simple action. Recreate the brewing process in a new way. Watch the movie.

Virtual campaign

29-3-2011

The Lynx Effect in the UK  has lounged a campaign that has taken viral concepts to another level with their latest brand: the Lynx Fallen Angels Ambush. Various angels fell at the Victoria Station in London from the sky, onlookers tried to connect with the beautiful “virtuous” creatures on the screen. 

 

Mobile app enables F&B ordering from seats at sport events

29-3-2011

The  free Yorder app let sports fans order food and beverages from their seats, so they don’t have to get up and miss any of the game. The operator Bon Appetit will send a worker to the fan’s seat with the order in 15 to 20 minutes.

 

New fancy way of seasoning

24-3-2011

Use more than only pepper or salt to season your dishes. With these Spice Sprays you season your dishes to your specific taste. The Spice Spray is available in de tastes of basil, garlic, truffle, curry, chilli pepper, oregano, lemon and sea salt.  

Voice controlled culinary app

24-3-2011

The iCookbook iPad app is specially made for chefs at home. Normally you must use your food-covered fingers to scroll through the recipes, but this app is voice controlled. You will use voice commands to follow the recipes’ steps without touching the screen.

 

The WalkIN app

21-3-2011

The WalkIN app is a wonderful feature to have on a smartphone when there is a long queue at the restaurant. This app lets people reserve a table by simply scanning the QR code at the doors. You don’t have to wait in line and you will be notified when a table is ready.

 

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