sizzly & Stüwer present pioneering cooperation solution
A trade fair for culinary trends and innovative technologies
Last week's INTERGASTRA trade fair in Stuttgart, one of the largest platforms for the catering and hotel industry, was not only a meeting place for culinary trends, but also the setting for a pioneering collaboration between sizzly and Stüwer. Together, we presented an innovative cooperation solution that could change the way we use catering services in the long term and forms the perfect basis for the operation of 24/7 catering.
Sizzly and Stüwer have joined forces to give trade fair visitors an insight into the future of catering. The core idea of the cooperation solution is to create a seamless connection between the sizzly ordering and payment app and Stüwer 's advanced vending machines. This allows users to conveniently order and pay for meals via the app, and the vending machines ensure efficient delivery of the ordered meals - around the clock.
With an impressive 88,000 visitors in just 5 days, INTERGASTRA was the ideal place to present this innovative technology to a wide audience. The impressive number of visitors at the trade fair underlines the interest and relevance of this digital innovation in the catering sector. Visitors showed great interest in the new cooperation solution, which not only optimizes ordering and payment processes, but also makes an important contribution to the modernization of catering management.
The best of both worlds for an optimal customer experience
"Our vision is to offer guests a seamless and contemporary catering experience. We are thrilled to be able to present this cooperation solution at the Intergastra trade fair. Our partnership with Stüwer opens up new horizons in the catering sector. The combination of a digital platform and advanced vending machines creates an efficient and modern way to improve the customer experience," said Leon Papadakis, Co-Founder and CPO of Sizzly GmbH.
Via the sizzly ordering and payment app, meals can be pre-ordered and paid for digitally in the catering context - with digital payment methods, via app credit or, for example, directly via an interface to payroll accounting. The pre-ordered meals can be collected from the Stüwer vending machines using an NFC card or a QR code in the app.
These codes are seamlessly transferred to the caterer's systems via an interface and the Stüwer combi vending machine systems can be loaded on a daily basis. In a combi vending machine, the dishes can be heated directly in the integrated microwave solution. The QR code on the container is scanned and the microwave automatically starts the preparation program previously stored by the caterer. This ensures that the food is heated with pinpoint accuracy without leaving any soiling in the microwave due to overcooking and splashing.
The products and meals can be served in sustainable, reusable stainless steel containers, such as those from Rieber. This is possible for single portions, but also for larger orders of 10-15 portions per container. By using S-Chefs ' innovative shrink-wrapping process, the GN containers and plates can be delivered in a semi-vacuum seal, which promises the food a shelf life of 7 days in chilled condition. Deposit tracking of the reusable containers and refunds can also be mapped via the sizzly app. After consumption, the reusable container is scanned and returned at the deposit return point at the Kombi machine. The deposit refund process is triggered automatically.
A sustainable catering solution for 24/7 operation
The advantages of this cooperation solution are manifold. Customers save time by being able to place and pay for their orders in advance, while catering companies benefit from more efficient processes and increased customer satisfaction. In addition, the integration of technology into the catering process enables improved data management, allowing businesses to better understand customer behavior and adapt and improve their services and stocking accordingly.
The cooperative solution is ideal for use in catering, communal catering and company catering, from companies to schools. This fully automated vending machine solution enables 24/7 canteen operation 365 days a year without serving or sales staff and is therefore also an ideal solution for shift operations and system-relevant organizations such as hospitals and care facilities.
The future of catering
The impressive number of visitors at the trade fair underlines the interest and relevance of this digital innovation in the catering sector. Visitors showed great interest in the new cooperation solution, which not only optimizes ordering and payment processes, but also makes an important contribution to the modernization of catering management.
The positive response and the high number of visitors confirm that the industry is ready for digital transformation and innovative solutions. The collaboration between sizzly and Stüwer marks a turning point in the way we will experience catering services in the future.
