GASTRO Planning & Concepts • publisher Matthaes | number of pages 192

Author: Ursula Kohte Many aspects have to be taken into account when planning a new restaurant or redesigning a catering establishment of any size and conception: Innovations in the technical and functional area have fundamentally changed the provision of food, the preparation of food and the service. In addition, the demands of the guests in terms of design, interior and ambience have changed (and increased). What was missing so far was a textbook that conveys to the restaurateur planning approaches and corresponding implementations in terms of cost aspects. Recent examples from the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan and Germany illustrate, among other things, that depending on the selected supply system, there are species-specific floor plans for the individual types of restaurants. This book explains in detail the meaning and tasks of gastronomy, the preparation of food from a business, technical and ecotrophological point of view, the selection and planning of supply systems and functional areas and also offers calculation examples of catering establishments with different supply systems. In addition, architectural and kitchen engineering overall planning of different catering concepts are treated. One thing is certain: in a scenario marked by increasing competition and the need for a gastronomic profile of its own, Ursula Kohtes's "Gastro Planning & Concepts" is a must-read. Caterers, who want to decide together with interior designers, specialist planners and architects competently, future-oriented and qualified, are thus well advised. The author: Ursula Kohte has been working as a freelance architect for years. Her main focus is on catering and commercial kitchen planning, the construction of community centers and housing construction. In addition to her practical work, she publishes specialist literature and holds lectures and lectures. Award: Gold medal of the GAD 192 pages Size: 21.5 x 27.5 cm Equipment: thread stitching, colored illustrations, tables and graphics ISBN 978-3-87516-739-9 1st edition 2003