Sous vide is a cooking technique that involves cooking vacuum-packed food at precise, controlled temperatures. This technique, which is revolutionizing kitchens and the food industry, has become increasingly popular in the hospitality sector.
In this article, we’ll explore the advantages and challenges of implementing sous vide in hotels and hostels.
One of the biggest advantages of sous vide is consistency. Cooking at precise temperatures ensures that each dish comes out perfect every time. This is especially important in hotels, where quality expectations are high and customers expect impeccable dishes at every meal.
Sous vide allows large quantities of food to be prepared in advance. Food can be cooked, cooled and stored for later use, bringing greater predictability and reducing costs.
Labor is optimized since the dishes are pre-prepared and only need to be finished.
Because of the greater validity that sous vide offers, hotels and inns are able to offer a greater variety of dishes on the menu, such as different types of meat. The implementation of personalized dishes and specific diets is also more accessible.
It’s common for hotel kitchens to close early due to labor costs. With pre-prepared dishes, you no longer need a team to serve dishes at times of low demand, since a reduced team can already finish the dishes and serve them.
In this way, revenue is optimized by providing food at more flexible times.
By cooking vacuum-packed products and then heat-shocking them, you have a much longer shelf life. This means that the loss of food (especially proteins with higher added value) is greatly reduced, resulting in savings for hotels and inns.
Implementing the sous vide technique can require a considerable initial investment. Be ready to invest in vacuum sealers, thermocirculators and thermal shock equipment, such as deep-freezers.
The success of the sous vide technique depends directly on proper staff training. The clients who get the most out of the technique are those who have undergone specific training.
Chefs and cooks need to understand the nuances of the technique, and investing in training can be time-consuming and costly, but it is crucial for successful implementation. To help, here are some links that will help:
2. Sous Vide Times and Temperatures Table
Integrating sous vide into the kitchens of inns and hotels may require changes to the layout and flow of preparing dishes. It is therefore important to plan ahead.
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