The Hot Kitchen Challenge was a very special moment for us: full of excitement, inspiration, and, of course, enjoyment. Together with WISAG Business Catering, we were able to show what our Veggie Kebab has to offer. In the end, we won the challenge. 🏆
What makes us particularly happy about this is that this success is more than just an award. It is a true Proof of Concept that Lotao products work not only in retail and in the kitchens of our end customers, but also in professional gastronomy. From business catering to restaurants and food trucks, and even in hotels.
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What makes the Hot Kitchen Challenge special for us
The Hot Kitchen Challenge at the Food Innovation Camp was all about an exciting use case from WISAG Business Catering: the search was on for a scalable catering concept for a roadshow from Kiel to Munich at over 90 locations.
This means that a product not only has to taste good. It also has to be uncomplicated to prepare, function reliably, and be easily integrated into professional kitchen processes.
This is exactly where our Veggie Kebab excelled.
Because sometimes it's precisely that one moment that decides everything: when a product is tried, the first bite surprises, and it becomes clear: this works. Not just once. But again and again, even on a large scale.
Why our Veggie Kebab was convincing
Food truck catering? We can do that. And our Veggie Kebab brings exactly what modern gastronomy needs today: authentic street food character, easy handling, and full flavor.
What makes it particularly interesting for professional kitchens:
- shelf-stable (no refrigeration required) and thus practical for storage and logistics
- prepared in minutes
- perfectly seasoned
- versatile, for example in flatbread, in bowls, or on buffets
- ideal for scalable concepts such as roadshows, events, and business catering
For us, it was a great moment to see how well our Veggie Kebab performed in this demanding case. Because that's exactly what we develop products for: for uncomplicated enjoyment that feels good, tastes good, and truly helps in everyday life.
👉 That's what Lotao stands for: 100% plant-based, 100% natural, and full of flavor, without compromise.
A Proof of Concept for Gastronomy, Food Trucks, and Hotels
Winning the Hot Kitchen Challenge once again shows: Lotao is ready for professional kitchens.
Our products are suitable not only for quick enjoyment at home but also for places where many people want to be well-fed simultaneously. In restaurants, staff canteens, hotels, food trucks, or event catering, every step counts. Products must be reliable, easy to use, and convince guests with their taste.
The Lotao Veggie Kebab provides the perfect basis for this. It can be prepared quickly, combined flexibly, and easily integrated into existing concepts.
This creates dishes that are fun. For kitchen teams as well as for guests.
Versatile: from bowls to street food specials
Whether as a warm kebab dish in a food truck, as a spicy component in a bowl, or as a highlight on a buffet: the Lotao Veggie Kebab can be used in many ways and always reinterpreted.
This is a great advantage, especially for restaurateurs. Many different dishes can be created from one product, depending on the concept, season, or target group.
Possible applications include, for example:
- Business catering and staff canteens
- Food trucks and street food concepts
- Restaurants and modern lunch offers
- Hotel buffets and event catering
- Roadshows and mobile kitchen concepts
It is precisely this flexibility that makes the Veggie Kebab so exciting for us. It is uncomplicated, but not boring. Quick to prepare, but full of flavor. Practical to use, but with a real moment of enjoyment.
Together with WISAG Business Catering
A big thank you goes to Kai Uwe Trempel from WISAG Business Catering for the trust, the inspiring case, and the exciting challenge.
We also thank Sina Gritzuhn for the great organization of the Food Innovation Camp and the Hot Kitchen Challenge. Such formats show how much innovative power lies in the food industry, especially when strong ideas, real kitchen practice, and bold concepts come together.
For us, it was inspiring to experience how openly and curiously new foodservice solutions were discussed. It is precisely this mixture of exchange, practical relevance, and enjoyment that makes the Hot Kitchen Challenge so valuable.
Our conclusion: Ready for anything that comes
We take one thing in particular from the Hot Kitchen Challenge: great joy and even more motivation.
The win shows us that our products can make a difference exactly where good food is needed quickly, easily, and with high quality. For business catering. For restaurants. For food trucks. For hotels. And for anyone who wants to offer plant-based dishes that simply work and taste really good.
We are incredibly excited about everything that comes out of this. 🚀
👉 Would you like to learn more about Lotao products for gastronomy, catering, or foodservice? Then discover our solutions for professional kitchens and get inspired.
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