得益于为消费者提供高性能和餐馆典型的储藏和烹饪技术的设备，专业和国内的世界越来越接近

Falmec Modula M3是一款由双吸体、60cm感应炉和铁板组成的解决方案，能够满足不同的烹饪需求。该产品具有最小的设计，配备了Flex Surface技术（用于感应）和结合了沸石和活性炭的Carbon.Zeo过滤器（用于抽吸）

烤箱配备了一个探针来测量心脏的肉温度，炉灶能够以极高的精度调节烹饪水平，新的烹饪用具采用典型的餐厅技术：这些只是一些创新，区别于受专业世界启发的用具，为了满足那些发现（或重新发现）在家做饭乐趣的消费者的需求而诞生。家电制造商为这些终端用户提供的产品旨在在家里也能建立一个“厨师厨房”。我们已经询问了该行业的一些运营商，这些设备的特点是什么，正在出现什么趋势。

Lorenzo Poser，Falmec的商业总监和市场总监

首先，需要强调的是，几个品牌已经选择了提供一些“专业”系列，这已经表明了他们希望在国内频道上制作性能接近专业世界的产品的愿望。«我们从专业界获得灵感，创建了一系列精确定义的产品Falmec professional–Falmec商业和营销总监Lorenzo Poser解释道。这些设备是为家用而设计的，但通过专业领域使用的设计逻辑和组件实现，如十字叶片挡板过滤器，与传统的金属网格栅不同，它消除了烹饪蒸汽和冷凝。然后，这些液体被收集在位于发动机罩后部的收集器中。这些过滤器与非常强大的电机相结合，保证了抽吸性能，能够满足厨房的所有需求，即使是最雄心勃勃的需求。我们还将不同的烹饪技术与Modula M3集成在一个产品中，Modula M3是一个解决方案，在该解决方案中，烟气提取和专业烹饪在一个高性能的多功能系统中相遇。4区感应炉可实现精确灵活的烹饪管理，并可为每个区域设置不同级别，如专业厨房。相反，铁板可以进行均匀健康的烧烤，非常适合所有类型的烤肉或蔬菜。»

R.G.V.首席执行官Marco Di Leo。

通常，正是在专业领域积累的经验，才能创造出高性能的家用产品，其特点是高质量的材料和高强度。R.G.V.的情况就是这样：“鉴于我们公司的性质——首席执行官Marco Di Leo强调——我们的理念从专业人士开始，因此我们的大多数国内产品都位于这两个行业之间。一个明显的例子是切片机，它拥有成为专业产品的所有特权，无论是在质量和可靠性方面，还是在最重要的耐久性方面（数据告诉我们，在家庭中，这些电器也使用了20年甚至更长时间）。这些产品的关键要素是它们的制作方式，与意大利传统相联系。此外，我可以举出的另一个例子是真空机，特别是SV300和SV400型号，它们由钢制成，具有真空双焊接功能，全自动。总的来说，我们产品的区别在于它们的设计方式和材料：切片机100%由意大利制造，而小家电则从中国进口，但根据我们的标准制造。»

Paulo Mainardi，Fulgor Milano品牌经理兼营销总监

然后，一些公司与专业厨师合作，为受专业世界启发的电器开发提出宝贵的想法。在这些公司中，我们找到了Fulgor Milano，其家用厨房产品系列还包括鼓风制冷机和真空抽屉。«多年来，Fulgor Milano品牌经理兼营销总监Paolo Mainardi表示，我们已经开始与一些意大利厨师合作，以了解、理解并设计源自专业世界的厨房用具，这些厨房用具的一些基本特征将被转移到家庭生活中。我们从这些经验中获得的特性是我们专业产品线发展的基础，分为：厨房（例如FSRC 4807 2P MK 2F X）、烤箱（FSO 300 P TC 2F X、炉灶（FSRT 3606 GX）、吸力和制冷，其功能内容与我们Fulgor Milano系列的标准电器不同。特别是，我们使用的材料具有比国内标准更高的耐久性和强度，例如更厚的钢、具有专业坚固性的铸铁格栅、集成了两个世界功能的手动和电子控制装置、更高功率的燃气燃烧器（Crescendo），并通过旋钮的背光向用户提供信息。为了允许不同的活动，我们在这些厨房机器上添加了一些设备，例如：采用TFT技术的鼓风式冷水机（FBC 4500 TF X）、真空机（FVSD 2900 TC和FVSD 150 TC）和大功率抽吸装置（1500 m3/h），FPRHD 362（90 cm）和482（120 cm）TC XX型号配备了电子和远程控制。最后，结合专业制冷的美学、功能和材料（FCFS 500 TNF ED XX），也可提供制冷设备。»

与厨师的合作不仅对公司的发展至关重要 of new products but is also an important channel for explaining the operation and characteristics of the appliances to consumers. Getting the end user to understand the value and potential of an appliance is strategic, especially when we speak of new and innovative products such as the suction hob. Dino Giubbilei, Faber Marketing Director

«From the rich Faber catalog, Galileo hobs with integrated hood can undoubtedly be defined as consumer products comparable to professional ones – says Dino Giubbilei, Faber Marketing Director -. It is no a coincidence that this line has as ambassador the chef Andrea Mainardi, who has also helped us develop this type of hob by amplifying the many advantages of a solution that combines two products in one. The innovation and performance of an induction hob and an integrated hood with high suction efficiency, combined with the practicality of a completely free and easy to clean space, certainly make this new segment interesting even for a chef. Furthermore, we involved Mainardi in the creation of a series of video recipes on our youtube channel to better illustrate the practically professional performance of Galileo hobs. To this product line, we also dedicate a show cooking calendar, which always guarantees excellent feedback both from the professionals who organize them and from the public who participate and who want to cook as a real chef at home. In general, as Faber, we are very interested in capturing the main trends of the professional world and in interpreting them; for this purpose we always participate to the Host fair together with our colleagues of Franke group who have considerable and consolidated experience in this market. Together with them and our innovation team working at the Polyhub of the Polytechnic University of Milan we are developing interesting concepts aimed precisely at bringing professional solutions and performance to the Home and Consumer world.»

Maurizio Re, Sales Manager of Reber

Today an increasing number of fans of good food and people careful to healthy eating are interested in practicing the techniques of preservation and preparation of foods used in restaurants in their home life, such as sous-vide, also available for the consumer channel. «In our offer – explains Maurizio Re, Reber Sales Manager – we have vacuum packaging and vacuum cooking appliances, a technique that is now widespread in the restaurant industry and that is also emerging in the domestic channel thanks to an ever-growing number of enthusiasts. In addition to respecting the raw materials, flavors and characteristics of products, users appreciate the possibility to prepare food in advance and to program the appliance for cooking with a delayed start to find dishes ready, for example when returning from work».

In general, “chef” appliances offered to consumers are often characterized not only by functions inspired by the professional but also by sizes and aesthetics that recall the professional sector. Evelyn Passanante, Retail Manager for Italy at Baraldi

For example, appliances with large dimensions that become the protagonists of the kitchen environment, as Baraldi points out: «in the last period – declares Evelyn Passanante, Head of Retail Italy of Baraldi company – interest has grown for important products in terms of size, that become distinctive in the kitchen. Our Elea hood, available from 120, 150 up to 180 cm, is an example. Where it is installed it becomes a useful structure as a shelf above the kitchen worktop, where users can store tools or ingredients used for preparing food. From this year, this and other models will also be equipped with the Dry Drop function with a dedicated button, which prevents the formation of condensation and dripping of water especially when using the hood with induction hobs.»

Marco Guerzoni, Marketing Director of Glem Gas

«Our premium free-standing Forza and Magnifica lines, but also the next novelty of this year, Specialista, with a semi-professional look – adds Marco Guerzoni, Marketing Director of Glem Gas – fully respond to the concept of chef cooker. As “Specialisti in cottura®” (cooking specialists) we have always aimed at different solutions to meet the primary needs of our customers: to cook at the best of their ability. Among the main characteristics of the lines that I mentioned earlier, I would like to list: the power of burners, their efficiency and their layout to maximize the versatility and the use of space, in addition to the capacity of the oven both in terms of litres and above all of width (size which, in our opinion, better expresses the effective useful space of the oven). And then the speed of rise in temperature, the uniformity and stability of the same, essential factors for excellent cooking. Finally, design, primarily functional, beautiful, current and characterized by a strong brand identity. All with the primary focus of maximizing the experience of using the appliance: it is our promise, the guide of all our development and thought, it is the style that distinguishes us, the style of how we do things in Glem Gas».

Marco Zappulla, Sales Manager of Zepa-Teka Group

The concept of experience is strongly linked to that of chef’s kitchen and translates into different applications and variations also based on the trends existing in the different markets. «Being part of a multinational group with factories operating in specific product sectors – explains Marco Zappulla, Sales Manager of Zepa-Teka Group – we develop ranges with specific objectives and benefits to offer to our customers. For us, a chef’s kitchen is synonymous with practicality, flexibility and accuracy of use: a “place” where these characteristics find the best combination, giving the user an experience. Obviously, markets differ strongly in terms of product trends and this aspect stimulates us to develop specific applications that better interpret and enhance these peculiarities. For example, we strongly believe in the new StepFlame taps, recently introduced in several of our products. In fact, these ensure extreme precision in adjusting the flame, guaranteeing total control, thanks to the possibility of calibrating the cooking level in relation to its duration. At the same time, we are significantly expanding the Indugas range: new sizes and applications are in fact being studied. Being able to combine gas and induction in the same hob has proved essential for some markets and has allowed us to offer high levels of efficiency and economy of use.»

Two worlds getting closer

The Comet hood by Baraldi combines high performance (engine up to 1,300 m3/h, automatic shutdown, 24h function) and refined aesthetics. It is characterized by a round white or black top, a stainless steel ring and LED lights. In addition, it can be controlled with a remote control/app and is equipped with a washable multilayer aluminum grease filter and an anti-odor Hi-Filter.

There are more and more points of contact between home and professional, so much so that today we can see a certain approach between these two worlds. «There are more and more proposals in this sense – says Evelyn Passanante of Baraldi – with products that support the request of passionate consumers or innovative professionals. For example, it happened we set up cooking schools with hoods that also had high aesthetic standards (Comet model) or we supplied private users with hoods with high-performance motors up to 1,300 m3/h. The contact points between domestic and professional products increase, giving rise to hybrids dedicated to the final consumer but already defined as semi-professional.»

FreshQuality SV300 by R.G.V. is an automatic vacuum machine with 2 parallel sealing bars, steel pump shaft and body in ABS matt black with steel coating. The machine is equipped with a compartment for roll/bags, tube with connections for non-solid food and a scroll bar and cutter to make bags of the desired length

«I wouldn’t be able to say for other sectors – declares Marco Di Leo of R.G.V. in turn – but as far as we are concerned, I can say that 70% of our products are already in fact straddling the domestic and professional world.»

The interest of a part of consumers who want to test themselves with elaborate preparations and new cooking techniques that need innovative and performing appliances supports the creation of appliances designed for the home but with higher characteristics than the standards. Continuous cast iron professional grills, 6 Crescendo Dual burners and the tubular gas burner for Teppanyaki distinguish the Fulgor Milano FSRC 4807 2P MK 2F X cooker. The product integrates two multifunction ovens, equipped with a Creactive system with knobs, Booster and pyrolytic cleaning. The main oven also has a temperature probe for food

«The progressive approach between household and professional products responds to an increasingly qualified demand for equipment capable of carrying out integrated and complex activities – explains Paolo Mainardi of Fulgor Milano -. For the realization of dishes of great refinement, quality and taste, it is necessary to turn to an integration between the two culinary worlds which, starting from sometimes different methodologies, find a synthesis in “prosumer” appliances where the professional base is integrated by the knowledge of the domestic needs.»

Zepa also agrees in recognizing an effective interest of a certain part of the public for superior performance appliances. Solidity, performance and design are combined in the Professional line of Zepa-Teka Group. The precision in cooking is guaranteed by the StepFlame technology which allows gas adjustment on 9 levels. The product is characterized by Heavy Duty brass burners and cast iron grids. In addition, the Dual burner allows the two crowns to be used also individually

«Certainly we are witnessing the expansion of a sector in which this trend is taking place – Marco Zappulla says -. Being able to test yourself in your own home with features once reserved for the professional is certainly of interest to a part of the public. An example of this phenomenon is vacuum storage/cooking: certainly both very interesting but still limited. However, we can certainly say that our Group follows the current trend with interest.»

For Glem Gas we can speak of “approach” only partially, underlining that domestic and professional have different needs anyway. «Let us think of the level of performance required by commercial appliances, as well as the fact that restaurants often require advanced cooking techniques – explains Marco Guerzoni -.Given this, over time steam, which made its appearance already in the late 80s, has been strongly pushed and begins to have a good grip on the domestic market thanks above all to its health perception. We are talking about electric multifunction ovens that adopt this method of cooking in assisted mode, guaranteeing in a more or less sophisticated way a certain percentage of humidity inside the cavity. It is certainly an interesting trend, not to be overlooked, but in my opinion not so innovative. Vacuum and temperature reduction are other technologies that have made their entrance among appliances for domestic use, and typically of commercial origin, but in terms of volumes, in the built-in area, they are within the reach of a lucky few. As Glem Gas, our approach is to provide a product that is simple to use, accessible to many and with which the user can get the most out of it by interacting. Carbon Look, Red or Stainless Steel: these are the three styles of the Magnifica cooker, proposed by Glem Gas. Italian design is characterized by the refinement of details and quality materials. The cooker features a multifunction gas oven with two turbo fans and a capacity of 140 liters. It has a stainless steel backing tray and includes 3 high efficiency Dual Ring burners

With regard to cooking, having first talked about steam, we as “Specialisti in cottura” confirm our interest in gas, not only because of its affinity with steam, but with the conviction that more traditional cooking does not necessarily have to be understood as out of fashion. Gas, in addition to be the type of cooking loved by chefs, in fact allows excellent results as it maintains a certain humidity in the cavity in favor of the softness of food and allowing it remaining succulent. It will be a bit old fashion but we still believe in it a lot and, if the key is humidity, we are not so far away. Obviously we are not precluding other ways, but our focus remains the user experience and the real usability and maximization of it.»

With an A+++ class hood, the Galileo NG hob by Faber has a high capture efficiency. The touch slider controls make it easy to use, while the possibility of joining adjacent areas allows to cook even with large pots. Among its plus, the Waterproof technology and the automatic activation of the hood at the most suitable speed stand out

Even Dino Giubbilei of Faber agrees that the needs of the domestic market are different from those of the professional, however the latter area can provide interesting insights for products addressed to consumers: «I think that needs still remain quite different – he comments – but this does not mean that the professional world does not represent a stimulus to improve performance and home solutions.»

Powerful motor (950 m³/h) and high performance Baffle metal filters distinguish Falmec’s Zeus Pro hood, belonging to the Professional line. The appliance, available in both 90 cm and 120 cm versions, is equipped with a container for cooking oils. The product is in stainless steel (AISI 304) with Scotch Brite finish

A key theme is certainly to make products equipped with technologies and tools close to the professional world as simple as possible so that the home user can use them without too many complications. «The technological transfer between the professional and domestic world is certainly underway – Lorenzo Poser of Falmec says -. The important thing will be to make this technology as intuitive as possible, so that it is easily understood and then used, otherwise there is a risk that it will remain on the instruction manual.»

Reber 9700 N Sottovuoto Family allows to extend food storage times. The machine has a professional vacuum gauge and the operation is continuous without the need to stops for cooling. In addition, the appliance features an energy-saving system and automatic operation with the possibility of manual use

«Obviously the stumbling block of the final price remains – Maurizio Re of Reber adds – but there are several characteristics of the professional products that are imposing themselves also in domestic use. As it has happened in many sectors, I believe the tendency to shift a simplified form of professional devices to daily use is clear.»

Consumer interest in quality cuisine is growing

Baraldi Elea is available with lengths up to 180 cm, becoming the protagonist

in large-sized kitchens. Its top can be used as a shelf for storing utensils and ingredients. And from this year Elea will also have the Dry Drop function to solve the problem of condensation and water dripping especially in use with induction hobs

Certainly the attention towards the world of chefs, confirmed by the success of some television programs, contributes to increase the interest of consumers in more performing appliances able to make people experiment new ways of cooking. The number of people who want to “dress” the clothes of the house chef and who are careful to the quality of what is cooked and to health is growing.

«Certainly – Evelyn Passanante of Baraldi affirms – the interest in quality cuisine promoted by the various television chefs brings users closer to higher-level appliances that are able to support the preparation of refined dishes. For example, our Diamond Flexi suction induction hob offers the possibility of regulating 3 types of automatic temperature for cooking, with the intermediate one at 70°, ideal for slow cooking, generally used by professionals or advanced consumers who can prepare “healthy dishes” able to maintain the organoleptic and nutritional properties of foods.»

«There is an increasing research and attention for the kitchen – Lorenzo Poser of Falmec confirms -.Technology, then, with its evolutions, helps us improve our skills and is highly appreciated by an ever wider public of all ages.»

The FBC 4500 TF X blast chiller by Fulgor Milano is a multifunctional model, which performs 11 functions, including Blast Chilling, Freezing (-18 °C), Beverage Cooling, Sanitization at -30 °C to prevent the creation of bacteria in food to be consumed raw, Defrosting, Slow Cooking, Leavening and Ready-to-Eat to heat cooked foods stored in the fridge

There is in fact a part of consumers who want to try elaborate recipes, which can now be made easier thanks to appliances that allow to accurately manage the heat and cooking times and that allow to take advantage of numerous automatic functions. Because not only kitchen experts can cook as chefs with these appliances. «Public – Paolo Mainardi of Fulgor Milano explains – is becoming increasingly interested in sophisticated applications, presented by the different cooking programs that fill television shows or monothematic channels. The greater knowledge of these areas means that an articulated demand for equipment is generated that only a few companies are able to satisfy adequately.»

The appliances that are often seen in the kitchen programs are in fact products that integrate advanced technologies and components capable of enabling high-level performances and functions, as Zepa points out: «undoubtedly the “trend” proposed also by the media requires high skills and standards in preparation of food, something that often only the expert hands of a chef can actually achieve – Marco Zappulla says -. The appliances that accompany these TV shows attract the end user very much: in fact we find multi-crown burners with high powers, timers for setting the cooking and electronic programming for some product features. These peculiarities push users to search for these performances in everyday cooking and in fact, even if they normally have little time for preparing food, the awareness of being able to have them at the first opportunity is often a good reason to buy ».

The offer of high-performance appliances, but also capable of guiding the user step by step, makes the possibility of experimenting in the kitchen and trying to do it yourself more affordable for everyone. «The “chef’s trend” – comments Marco Guerzoni of Glem Gas – in our opinion, brings first of all the desire to experience personally, rediscovering the passion of cooking, of doing at home and entertaining the others or/and oneself by cooking … a very current theme which is also the basis of our communication claim “La Buona Cucina Italiana” (The Good Italian Cuisine). This is the basic requirement that allows the appliance to be used at its full potential, which in the past perhaps had lost some interest. This trend perfectly aligns with our idea of home appliance, which must never replace the user but must support him in creating his own recipes at best. In few words, it must be easy to use, versatile, fast and effective.» Vacuum cooking becomes accessible also to the home user with Reber Gourmet Sous-Vide. You can program the temperature (from 32° to 86°) and control it precisely thanks to the +/- 0.5 ° excursion thermal probe. Furthermore, the product can be managed through App. The machine is energy-saving and capacious (useful space for food: 70% of the tank)

Maurizio Re of Reber underlines, in turn, that the cooking enthusiasts market, despite being a niche one, is nevertheless interesting because it is composed by an audience capable of appreciating quality products: «Surely – he explains – there is a great curiosity towards products of professional origin, generated by the spread of a culture of food preparation that has a large media resonance, thanks to the numerous television programs dedicated to cooking. We also have the curiosity of the customer who wants to recreate at home the dishes he tasted in the restaurants and therefore looks for the products used by the chefs. We are talking about a niche market, because not everyone has space and time to dedicate to cooking, but that is becoming interesting because it appreciates quality products and Made-in-Italy.»

The high quality level is the distinctive feature of semi-professional products, which are aimed at demanding customers. «In our case – Marco Di Leo of R.G.V. says – I can say that the fact that we have never lowered the quality level and made a semi-professional product has rewarded us over time, because where a need arises in the kitchen sooner or later people get to buy a performant product as ours.» Sturdy and performing, the SV400 machine by R.G.V. allows food to be vacuum-packed preserving its freshness for a longer time. The appliance is characterized by a power of 350 W and a suction power of 0.9 bar. It has two sealing bars, the compartment for the roll/bags, the compartment with door for storing the tube for non-solid food etc.

Finally, as already mentioned, so that the passion aroused by kitchen television programs does not go out and the products with professional performances are truly accessible to a domestic audience, it is essential that the appliances are truly user-friendly. Dino Giubbilei of Faber reiterates this: «it has been for a long time – the manager says – that the various television contests have increased the passion of consumers for cooking, stimulating interest in models with greater performance or towards products that were previously almost exclusive of the professional world. However, the task of a company like Faber is also to make the characteristics of these solutions available to the consumer, first of all by simplifying their use.»