UNOX, a leading Italian manufacturer of professional cooking equipment trusted by chefs and foodservice operators across more than 130 countries, marked an important step in its India expansion with the launch of the UNOX Lounge Kochi on February 25, 2026. The new lounge was inaugurated at Rising Loaf Academy of Baking and Pastry Arts, Palarivattom, Kochi, in collaboration with Savvy Kitchen Equipment, represented by its Partner, Mr. Ajith Prasad.

The launch further strengthens UNOX India’s footprint in South India, making its advanced cooking solutions more accessible to chefs, hoteliers, restaurateurs, bakers, and food entrepreneurs across Kerala and nearby markets. UNOX’s product portfolio includes intelligent combi ovens, high-speed ovens, and convection ovens, all designed to deliver precision, consistency, energy efficiency, and smooth kitchen operations.

The inauguration ceremony opened with an address by the UNOX India leadership team and was graced by Chief Guest Chef George K. George, Executive Committee member of the South India Chef Association (SICA), who officially unveiled the new experience centre.

Speaking at the launch, Vivek Mishra, Team Leader Sales, India, UNOX, said:

“The launch of the UNOX Lounge in Kochi is a proud moment for us and a strong step forward in our India expansion journey. South India has always been a vibrant and progressive food market. With this new lounge, we aim to provide chefs and food entrepreneurs with a dedicated platform to experience and test our cooking solutions firsthand, direct access to cutting-edge professional cooking technology that enhances efficiency, consistency, and sustainability in commercial kitchens. Our goal is not just to supply equipment, but to build long-term partnerships and empower culinary businesses to scale with confidence.”

Adding to this, Chief Guest Chef George K. George shared:

“Kochi and the larger South Indian culinary community are evolving rapidly, with growing demand for precision, innovation, and global standards in kitchen operations. The UNOX Lounge will serve as an important platform for chefs to experience advanced technology firsthand, learn, experiment, and elevate their craft. This initiative will certainly contribute to raising professional kitchen standards in the region.”

The event brought together hospitality leaders, bakery entrepreneurs, culinary professionals, and industry experts for an immersive showcase of technology and cooking innovation. Guests experienced live cooking demonstrations by the UNOX Corporate Chef team, featuring bakery and multi-cuisine preparations using flagship equipment such as the CHEFTOP-X and the CHEFTOP MIND. Maps PLUS commercial combi ovens. The sessions highlighted the precision, performance, and intelligent automation that define UNOX’s modern kitchen solutions.

In the spirit of Ramadan, the celebrations concluded with a special Iftar dinner, creating a warm and inclusive atmosphere while demonstrating the versatility and efficiency of UNOX equipment in real-time service conditions.

With the launch of the UNOX Lounge in Kochi, UNOX India continues to reinforce its commitment to the Indian foodservice industry by delivering innovative, sustainable, and high-performance cooking solutions that support the evolving needs of professional kitchens.