A seminar titled "From Open Fire to Technological Cooking Systems" was organized by the School of Hospitality, Restaurant, and Catering Services at Istanbul Rumeli University, held at the Mehmet Balcı Campus Akın Akkan Conference Hall. The seminar, presented by Rational Industrial Kitchen Chef Umut EYİOĞLU, extensively discussed the historical development of cooking technologies and the detailed impacts of modern industrial kitchen systems.
The information shared by Umut EYİOĞLU emphasized the role of fire in human history while also clearly illustrating the evolution of industrial ovens and technological cooking systems, along with their current diversity and efficiency levels. The seminar highlighted the transformations in food processing and cooking processes throughout human history with the discovery of fire, emphasizing the developments in cooking techniques as it became controllable. The emergence of industrial ovens enabling large-scale meal production was noted as a significant advancement for restaurants, hotels, and other kitchen facilities.
As technology has advanced, there has been an increase in diversity and efficiency in cooking systems, particularly emphasizing the significant transformation brought about by smart kitchen systems and digital cooking techniques in industrial kitchens in recent years. The convenience, speed, and precision cooking opportunities provided by these technologies were highlighted, allowing businesses to offer more efficient and high-quality services.
The seminar also discussed the possibilities for shaping future cooking systems, emphasizing that innovation and technological advancements will lead to significant changes in the kitchen sector. Through this seminar, students gained important insights not only into the knowledge of the past but also into the future trends and technologies in the culinary field.
