Enjoying your favorite sports team or concert series inside an executive suite is a luxury that few have experienced, but those who have swear they will never go back to general admission viewing.
Companies like SuiteHop (a local Colorado business) are coming out of the woodwork, where suite owners can list their suites on the market for events that they don't want to utilize, and the general public can rent them for that date. This type of accessible experience is becoming more common, and we're glad to see that legacy suite owners are finding a way to spread the luxury experience to the general public. But why would it matter to the general end-user in the foodservice industry how people are viewing the game or concert?
Like everything here, it all comes down to the food, beverage, and overall experience. And luxury suites have built their entire marketing appeal around an experience that includes fine dining; we aren't talking your average ballpark hotdog, here!
Stadiums, arenas, and concert venues across the country are spending millions of dollars to renovate, and the development of upgraded suites makes up a huge chunk of that budget. Upgrades nationwide often include:
- Theater-style seating
- Fully stocked wet bar
- Dining area
- HD flat-screen TV's
- Private restrooms
- Stocked kitchen
- Private bartender, chef, and wait staff
The suite experience really revolves around the food and beverage offerings and can make or break that feeling of overall luxury. Private chefs are employed to curate an entire menu based around local delicacies and seasonal food. Menu options like "Mile High Nachos" are available for guests to enjoy in a private suite at Empower at Mile High Stadium. Or if you're a Cardinals fan instead, State Farm Stadium's homemade kettle chips and guac are a crowd favorite. No matter where you're located, a private suite for your upcoming concert or game is the ultimate way to enjoy the event, as well as see some cutting-edge equipment in use.
ADDING INDUCTION COOKING TO PRIVATE SUITES
Induction cooking has a long history of being the easier, more efficient, and environmentally friendly option for cooking.
The science behind induction cooking is using oscillating magnetic fields to create magnetic flux on metal cookware to induce heating. Unlike thermal conduction (which is what traditional electric ranges and gas stovetops use) induction cooking relies on the principles of electrical induction. Simply said, it creates a magnetic field that acts on any ferrous metals touching the active burner surface.
An induction burner has a copper wire coil that sits just below the ceramic-glass surface of the cooktop. When metal (like cast iron or steel) is placed on top, it generates magnetic electricity. It's cool to the touch and completely safe. It's also portable and the perfect inclusion into a suite for chefs to prepare tableside food pairings and offerings because it poses no fire hazards and requires no specialized ventilation system.
COOKING WITH COOKTEK
Commercial cooking and holding using induction heat have never been easier than with CookTek. Across the world, professional chefs rely on using induction heat to prepare their cuisine, especially in stadium suites, and they turn to industry-leader CookTek to deliver the consistent results that they expect. Induction cooking with CookTek heats food evenly, quickly, efficiently, and has an easy-clean surface that's perfect for wipe-and-go situations; no more waiting for surfaces to cool to the touch with induction. CookTek has a wide variety of products available, ranging from one-burner surfaces to larger ranges that really make a statement.
If you're wanting a great way to add a heating element to your existing holding element, CookTek has heating and holding options available, as well as a freestanding unit.
Perhaps your catering program isn't in the suite itself and relies on delivery methods to transport the chef's menu creations directly to the consumer? Delivery options that also heat are a great way to bring those same results with every single dish. And finally, trust the same cook wear that chefs across the globe do, and browse CookTek's many options for commercial induction cookware and accessories that promise to level up that induction technology and pair perfectly with the surface for optimal heating.
Refrigeration with U-Line
Keeping food, drinks, and materials cold is just as important as the preparation of the food itself. An undercounter refrigerator can really set up the play to complete a dish. Maybe the chef is preparing an omelet. They can keep all their materials refrigerated and not clutter up their workstations by utilizing an undercounter refrigerator by U-Line.
Or maybe the wait staff wants to offer drink storage; having a fully stocked beverage center really sets the stage in a private luxury suite and helps complete the entire top-notch foodservice experience. From ice machines to refrigeration, or even a custom-looking chilled bottle holder perfect for that after kick-off company toast, U-Line has you covered, making sure all your chilled items are kept cool while also looking cool.
Are you looking to step up your catering game or see how your suite can be elevated to suit the luxuries your clients expect? Let's connect for a personalized review.
