For many guests, the novelty and convenience of a hotel stay can be summed up in two words – room service. Whether it’s a couple wanting a romantic dinner or a busy professional seeking a quick bite, being able to order food to the room has always been a huge boon.
But in recent years, food delivery apps have made this kind of on-demand service an everyday option, while offering a wider variety of culinary choices than most hotels can cater for. As such, the business of on-site room service has suffered, with surveys showing that while occupancy rates have increased, room service revenue has been decreasing.
A number of hotels have sought to counter this trend by introducing grab-and-go alternatives, but for many the ultimate goal is to go toe-to-toe with the apps by offering guests increased food variation and a speedier service.
Simple but enormously effective, the MerryChef high speed oven could be the answer – while also reducing labour costs.
With this innovative high speed oven, overnight staff can quickly deliver pre-prepared, restaurant quality meals themselves, without the need for a chef in the kitchen. Being able to offer ready-made meals that have been kept chilled will improve speed of service and, without having to cook everything from scratch, allow for a more varied menu. Adding to its attributes, the MerryChef costs just $1,100 per year to run and can also be used to cook dinners as well as reheating them.
Additionally, the MerryChef high speed oven is a perfect solution for aged-care facilities, where speed, efficiency, quality and low labour costs are equally vital.
