EVEREO: Serve hot dishes in your café - without a kitchen

Nov 15, 2024

Do you have a very limited range in your café or coffee shop because you don't have the capacity to serve hot dishes or just warm snacks, such as quiches, pancakes, waffles or apple pies? Then here comes a novelty that has become popular in, among others, the UK and Australia, but which has only just come to Denmark. Namely EVEREO "the hot fridge" from the Italian oven manufacturer UNOX.

Image: Soft, thick and delicious American pancakes work really well in an EVEREO. Put them in the warming cabinet from frost and they are hot and ready to serve in no time!

The challenge so far

Many small cafes and coffee shops do not have a proper kitchen, and therefore cannot cook the food themselves. And if you have been to a convenience kiosk and tasted a hot dog from the hot display, you also know that it is always a bit dry and sad. This is because classic hot displays do not have the technology to maintain a stable good "climate" inside the display. The air is too dry and the temperature too unstable. Therefore, there are not many options for serving hot dishes in the small café.

The solution

UNOX has spent several years developing EVEREO, a combination of a warming cabinet and an oven. It is tested and approved to keep food fresh for 72 hours (for vacuum-packed food) and up to 8 hours in open trays.

The technology ensures that the food you put into the EVEREO is stored under the most ideal conditions at the minimum temperature for food of 65 °C , but without the food "boiling" further and becoming overcooked.

Since you can control the humidity quite precisely in EVEREO, items such as pies, meat, cakes and many other snacks will not dry out, as in a regular display case.

Increase your cafe's revenue - without a kitchen

In the video you can see how you can use EVEREO to heat and keep small snacks warm that are ideal for cafes. In the video we have pancakes (thin and thick), waffles and empanadas, which after an hour and a half are still really delicious.

Some items, like the uncooked empanadas, need to be baked first, but there are many frozen and ready-made café dishes that are perfect for EVEREO. We also tried quiche lorraine and a French apple pie, which was sensational.

So you can come into the café, turn on the EVEREO and put the frozen items in it. After about 45 minutes, the dishes will be hot and you can serve them at the ideal temperature throughout the day. If you get a lot of orders, you can fill it up along the way so you don't run out.

Benefits of using EVEREO for hot snacks

Minimal food waste

EVEREO makes it possible to keep pancakes and waffles, for example, warm for longer without significantly reducing their quality. This means you can prepare larger portions and serve them as needed, without the risk of food waste. This is a great advantage in cafés with busy periods.

Preserves flavor and texture

Unlike regular warming cabinets, Evereo preserves both moisture and texture in the food. Pancakes (especially thick ones) and waffles stay fresh and fluffy for a long time, ensuring your guests have a great experience, even if the food has been in the warming cabinet for a long time.

Minimal work effort

EVEREO requires no supervision because it keeps track of temperature, humidity and time. Once you have placed the food in the warming cabinet, it can stay there for up to 8 hours depending on the items you put in. Some items are only suitable for, for example, 4 hours and others for 8 hours. This reduces the staff workload and allows your employees to focus on other tasks.

Hot food without a kitchen

EVEREO allows cafes without fully equipped kitchens to serve hot snacks. This is especially useful for smaller cafes or coffee shops that want to expand their menu without the necessary space and without investing in large kitchen installations.

Meets demand during busy periods

With Evereo, you can prepare popular dishes in advance and be ready to serve them quickly when the pressure is on. This way, you can keep up with demand and avoid your guests having to wait for their food.

How Evereo Works in Your Café

Evereo can store your snacks either by the "Super Holding" method (up to 8 hours in an open tray) or "Multi Day" (up to 72 hours with vacuum sealing). This makes it easy for you to adapt the warmer to your needs and to plan production in an efficient way.

Whether you want to serve waffles and pancakes during the day or warm simmering dishes in the evening, Evereo gives you the freedom and flexibility to do it with minimal effort.

Invest in quality and efficiency

The Unox Evereo “Hot Fridge” can be an important investment in your café, not only increasing efficiency but also providing your guests with a consistent, high quality. With the ability to reduce food waste, minimize labor, and improve serving speed, Evereo can help your café achieve greater success.