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Food waste is one of the biggest, and most underestimated, cost drivers in hospitality. Too much pre-cooked pasta thrown out after service, sauces that sat too long in the bain-marie, or rice prepared in the morning and binned in the evening. Each of those moments...

Asian dishes have become an integral part of the hospitality industry. Noodles, rice bowls, wok dishes and curries now appear on menus as naturally as pasta, salads or a classic daily special. You see them everywhere: at festivals, in staff restaurants, at caterers,...

Festival season is just around the corner. Long queues, packed terraces, little time and high expectations: for hospitality entrepreneurs, caterers and food truck owners, it's one of the busiest times of the year. The challenge? Serving quickly without compromising on...

Get more out of your high speed oven Many businesses with a take-away offering already have a high speed oven, such as a Merrychef. Yet this oven is often mainly used for snacks, paninis or filled sandwiches. With Smiling Cook’s fresh-frozen products, you can easily...

Serving pasta in a small or existing business often sounds more complex than it actually is. You might think you need an expensive pasta cooker, extra ventilation, or a fully equipped kitchen. In reality, it’s much simpler. With a portable induction hob and a...

Pomo d’Oro Tomato Sauce is a sustainable, unseasoned tomato base for professional kitchens. Made from equally tasty but less visually appealing tomatoes, it is ideal as an efficient starting point for sauces, soups, and other preparations.

We are committed to the principle of "less is more": simple solutions that deliver maximum quality with minimal efforts. For nearly 20 years, exceptional products and high-quality ingredients have been at the heart of our offerings. What began with a few IQF frozen...

Pasta van The Smiling Cook is perfect al dente gekookt, wat een enorm voordeel is voor de bereiding van salades. Ontdek hoe je als chef, tijd en werk kan besparen door een vriesverse pasta te gebruiken. Tijdgebrek blijft een grote uitdaging in de professionele…