UNOX India has expanded its footprint in South India with the launch of the UNOX Lounge Kochi on February 25, 2026, marking a significant step in the company’s India growth strategy. The new experience centre was inaugurated at the Rising Loaf Academy of Baking and Pastry Arts, positioning Kochi as a key hub for professional culinary innovation in Kerala.
Launched in collaboration with Savvy Kitchen Equipment, represented by Partner Ajith Prasad, the lounge is designed to bring UNOX’s advanced cooking technologies closer to chefs, restaurateurs, bakers, and hospitality entrepreneurs across Kerala and neighbouring markets.The facility showcases UNOX’s portfolio of intelligent combi ovens, high-speed ovens, and convection ovens engineered for precision cooking, operational efficiency, and energy optimisation in professional kitchens. The brand aims to support the growing demand for technologically advanced, sustainable kitchen solutions in India’s evolving foodservice sector.
The inauguration ceremony was graced by Chef George K. George, Executive Committee Member of the South India Chef Association, who officially unveiled the lounge. Guests witnessed live culinary demonstrations by the UNOX Corporate Chef team, highlighting flagship equipment such as the CHEFTOP-X and CHEFTOP MIND.Maps™ PLUS commercial combi ovens. Demonstrations focused on intelligent automation, multi-cuisine adaptability, and bakery applications tailored to modern hospitality environments.Industry observers note that Kerala’s hospitality and bakery segments are witnessing steady growth, driven by tourism, expanding quick-service restaurant chains, and a rising culture of artisanal baking. Experience centres such as the UNOX Lounge provide a hands-on platform for culinary professionals to test equipment, experiment with menu engineering, and align with global kitchen standards.
The launch event concluded with a special Ramadan Iftar dinner, demonstrating real-time service efficiency while fostering networking within the hospitality ecosystem.With the Kochi lounge, UNOX India reinforces its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and high-performance cooking solutions, strengthening its presence in the competitive South Indian commercial kitchen market.
