In the HORECA world, evolution is the key to success. While many restaurants focus on creating elaborate and complex menus, there is a trend that is gaining more and more popularity: bars without kitchen offering a varied menu, with French fries at the forefront. This approach is proving to have numerous advantages, attracting hungry customers looking for a unique and carefree gastronomic experience, especially at the time of the lunch break that proves to be one of the main moments of turnover for this type of premises.

Nielsen IQ in his CGA data for November 2023, states that lunch is the main occasion of consumption for 30% of Italian bars, in second position only compared to breakfast (48%). Lunch, in addition to being strategically important for bars, can become more important when the food offer becomes wide and greater in terms of value perceived by the customer.

The revolution without a kitchen: a new way to eat outside

The premises without kitchen are increasingly common, partly for reasons of space and/ or location in the historic centers of the cities, which combined with the trend towards a more social and less formal life, has created an ideal environment for a target always looking for easy, fast and quality solutions. These places focus on quick and tasty culinary proposals, such as the many recipes of sandwiches, salads, bread and bruschetta, which tend to combine a varied offer of fried food, with French fries at the forefront.

The magic of chips: a classic that never goes out of fashion

Among all the fried snacks, French fries are unquestionably the undisputed queens. Whether they are thin and crispy or thick and soft, French fries are loved by everyone.

Their versatility allows venue owners to offer different options, from classic salty fries to more adventurous versions with unique seasonings, spices and gourmet sauces. But we must not forget the many varieties of appetizers, such as onion rings, mozzarella and typical local delights.

But why implement fried foods in your menu?

There are many reasons why French fries are a great choice for bars:

Short cooking times.

On average, French fries require about 2-3 minutes of frying, which then leads them to be a quick and tasty side dish and/or snack, which can also be prepared on demand. It can be served with a sandwich, on a pizza or as an appetizing aperitif…

Food cost

The cost of a portion of chips is about € 0.30 including oil, electricity and human labour (do not forget that the average price of a portion of French fries is about 3 €) and it grows for other appetizers, for which, however, there is still an higher selling price. The cost allows not only a high margin on individual portions, but also the opportunity to offer them as an ideal side dish  in the menus, making them more complete, tasty and satiating and finally helping to increase in beverage sales.

Wide variety of satiating and satisfying options for your customers

From classic potato sticks, to fried mozzarella, to the tastiest and spicy galapeños, the inclusion of a wide variety of fried snacks in the menu offers customers a diversified tasting experience. This varied selection attracts a wider clientele and encourages the sharing of mixed portions between friends and families, promoting a convivial atmosphere.

For adults, children and tourists … in short for everyone!

French fries are perhaps the comfort food par excellence: loved by adults but also by children, they can easily be included in any “Children’s Menu”, they make everyone agree and are so popular to be the favourite choice for any tourist.

In conclusion, the inclusion of fried snacks, especially the beloved chips, in the menus of bars is increasingly a strategic move that offers many advantages. From low operating costs to ease of preparation and a wide variety of options, these fried snacks can turn a simple bar into a lively and popular meeting place.

But how is it possible to implement all this without an equipped kitchen or without an extractor hood?

Eurochef can help you: ventless fryers are our flagship!

We have a wide range of intelligent and automatic fryers that do not require a hood and can therefore be used anywhere. They fry in the traditional way, then in oil. The fumes and vapours produced are aspirated and conveyed inside a refrigeration unit. The thermal shock causes the steaming vapours inside the refrigeration chamber to turn into water that is discharged from a drainage pipe.

Models for all your needs

The choice of the model must be based on the type of products you want to fry and the quantity you think you will have to produce. For example, if you use frozen product, such as French fries, croquettes, mozzarella, various appetizers, automatic models such as Pom’Chef fryers are the most suitable. Extremely convenient, no specialized personnel is needed, just insert the product and choose the cooking program. When the product is fried to perfection, the fryer will automatically drain it and serve it on a tray.

However, if you want to prepare a fresh, floured or battered product, the best choice will be a ventless manual fryer, such as the MultiFry. This is because it allows us to control and mix the product during frying.

Fryers with low energy consumption

An electric fryer for professional use must have good power to cope with oil temperature drops. Fryers with an accurate electronic thermoregulation like the Eurochef ones, however, have a very low consumption. Once the oil has been brought to the right temperature, the heating elements turn off and they will only turn on again when necessary for a few seconds. This means that after the initial push to bring the oil to temperature, the fryers in standby will consume very little, thanks to the fact that they disperse little heat. A negligible cost compared to the selling price of each portion.  Read the article …

Automatic that does not require qualified personnel

Eurochef  automatic fryers are very simple to use and therefore do not require qualified personnel that, let’s face it, in these times with the difficulties to find staff, is a great plus. In the automatic Eurochef fryers the operator only has to insert the product and press the program button. When the time is up, the fryer will automatically release the crispy, tasty and hot product… ready to be served!

Installation, programming and direct after-sales service

The effectiveness of a service goes beyond the simple commercial transaction; the success of an offer is also reflected in the quality of the assistance provided after the purchase. In the context of installation, programming and direct after-sales service, Eurochef is committed to ensuring a complete experience for its customers.

Professional Installation and Programming:

Our team of specialized technicians directly takes care of the installation of the product at the customer’s premises. Installation and programming are carried out by experienced and qualified technicians, ensuring that each component is correctly positioned and configured. This direct approach not only simplifies the process for customers but also ensures that the product is ready for immediate use.

Staff training:

We believe that knowledge is the key to fully take advantage of the potential of our product. Therefore, our technicians also train the staff to ensure that local operators are fully competent in using the system. This not only improves operational efficiency but also contributes to increased customer satisfaction.

Continuous after-sales assistance:

Our fryers do not require routine maintenance, but our commitment to customers does not end with sale and installation. We offer a continuous after-sales service to address any issues or question that may arise during the use of the product.

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