Smarter Kitchens, Happier Chefs Vikram Goel on the UNOX Revolution

Travellers' World magazine's Chief Editor, Anirban Dasgupta, sits down with Vikram Goel, Director for India and South Asia at Unox, to explore the brand's latest innovations in professional kitchen solutions. In this engaging dialogue, Goel shares insights on how Unox is redefining cooking technology while staying firmly aligned with global sustainability goals.

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UNOX HAS BECOME A LEADING GLOBAL BRAND IN COMMERCIAL OVENS, ESPECIALLY WITH ENERGY STAR®-CERTIFIED PRODUCTS. HOW DO YOU SEE THE INDIAN AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN MARKETS EVOLVING IN TERMS OF DEMAND FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT AND SUSTAINABLE COOKING SOLUTIONS

In my view, the market is undergoing a genuine transformation. Professional Kitchens across India and Southeast Asia are no longer focused solely on cooking; they're focused on cooking smarter. The focus today is on reducing energy bills, conserving water, and easing operational stress on kitchen teams.

With rising utility costs, customers are now evaluating total operating expenses rather than just the upfront equipment cost. And that's exactly where UNOX brings value. Many of our electric ovens are ENERGY STAR® certified and deliver energy savings of between 28% and over 50% compared to conventional cooking methods such as griddles, steamers, or fryers.

That level of efficiency doesn't just make operations greener; it makes them more profitable. Our automatic recirculation washing system further strengthens this approach by reducing both water and detergent consumption, lowering costs while minimising environmental impact.

We're seeing this mindset gain momentum across every segment from cloud kitchens and QSRs to institutional caterers and luxury hotels. And that's precisely why we at UNOX are investing heavily in making energy-efficient, high-performance ovens, which are not only technologically advanced but also relevant to the evolving needs of our customers across the region.

At UNOX, we've always believed we're not just selling ovens, we're delivering intelligent cooking solutions that help the food-service sector operate more sustainably, efficiently, and confidently.