{"id":4353,"date":"2020-03-12T09:39:39","date_gmt":"2020-03-11T23:39:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moffat.com.au\/blog\/?p=4353"},"modified":"2020-03-20T09:07:18","modified_gmt":"2020-03-19T23:07:18","slug":"voila-makes-magic-in-bangkok-waldorf-bold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moffat.com.au\/blog\/working-kitchen\/rest-of-the-world\/voila-makes-magic-in-bangkok-waldorf-bold\/","title":{"rendered":"Voila! makes magic in Bangkok – Waldorf Bold"},"content":{"rendered":"[spb_column col_sm=”12″ padding_horizontal=”0″ width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_text_block element_name=”Intro” animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n

Voila! makes magic in Bangkok<\/h1>\n

On the 3rd floor of Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit a newly refurbished show kitchen at Voila! helps a bold and beautiful buffet stand out with a crowd-pleasing performance.<\/h2>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block element_name=”The city that never sleeps” animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n

The city that never sleeps<\/h3>\n

In a city known for its parties you can’t afford to do things by halves. The Voila! restaurant at the Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit unashamedly looks to deliver indulgent pleasure to guests and diners alike.<\/p>\n

Voila! is known for its memorable breakfast buffet \u2013 it\u2019s acclaimed as one of Asia’s best. \u2018Too much\u2019 is quite possibly \u2018just enough\u2019 here.<\/p>\n

Diners find the detox smoothie station is the perfect place to start. From there the dining journey is one of variety and decadence. With eight live cooking stations offering freshly prepared crepes, a la minute free range eggs topped with tom yam hollandaise, a noodle counter and some of the best butter croissants in Asia, guests are spoilt for choice.<\/p>\n

So too do the amazing lunch and dinner seafood buffets deliver the goods, the platters overflowing with the catch of the day and a great selection of prime cuts enticing many a guest.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block element_name=”The sweet sweet memory” animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n

The sweet sweet memory<\/h3>\n

As the meal winds down there is the enticing homemade ice creams, delicious pastries and a magnificent cheese room featuring a range of European artisan wares.<\/p>\n

The food provides a memorable, delectable and interactive experience. However, any Bangkok restaurant looking to attract and retain patronage knows that the menu is only half the allure for diners. They must also serve up a healthy portion of style too.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block element_name=”Living up the expectation” animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n

Living up the expectation<\/h3>\n

\u201cThe previous equipment simply wasn\u2019t up to scratch,\u201d says Brent Cleland, Moffat\u2019s Export Sales Manager for Asia. \u201cIt was low-spec, unreliable and, truthfully, the kitchen looked drab.\u201d<\/p>\n

The brief required the existing kitchen be removed, upgrades completed for fire protection, drains and a new hood system all be completed within a tight (but manageable) time frame.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block element_name=”Heavy duty quote” animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/2″ el_position=”first”]\n

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\u201cThe equipment had to be heavy duty, reliable and, as it was an open kitchen, provide visually impressive looks,\u201d says Brent.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_image element_name=”waldorf bold equipment” image=”4193″ image_size=”full” frame=”noframe” caption_pos=”hover” remove_rounded=”yes” fullwidth=”no” overflow_mode=”none” link_target=”_self” lightbox=”no” intro_animation=”none” animation_delay=”200″ width=”1\/2″ el_position=”last”][\/spb_image] [spb_text_block element_name=”In the “hood”” animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n

In the “hood”<\/h3>\n

\u201cWorking with Gary and Eve from Central Hospitality Bangkok, who won the supply and install contract, Moffat provided drawings and a render early in the project. These clearly illustrated not only the layout and dimensions but also the aesthetics of the Waldorf Bold equipment<\/span><\/a> and how these worked alongside the wall feature and hood system.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThere were a number of changes required,\u201d Brent says. \u201cBut, with the team working well together, we were able to quickly sell-in the desired result and get to work making it a reality.\u201d<\/p>\n

For projects with a fast turnaround it helps to have a good idea of what\u2019s going where before anything is delivered on site. Then, when the covers are pulled back and the final kitchen revealed, it\u2019s simply a matter of declaring, \u201cVoila! \u2013 everything is in place and performing well\u201d.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block element_name=”In the kitchen” animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n

In the kitchen<\/h3>\n

In an open kitchen you need equipment to primarily do two things \u2013 look good and work right, with an emphasis on the latter. In the newly refurbished kitchen at Voila! the Waldorf Bold range certainly looks the part, and a big emphasis is placed on the art and entertainment of culinary craft. But, it\u2019s the everyday functionality and raw power of the technology that really makes the difference.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block element_name=”In the kitchen quote” animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/2″ el_position=”first”]\n

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With five new benchtop units, a pasta cooker, chargrill, gas fryer and gas range the Bold equipment provides a much stronger performance capability.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_image element_name=”Waldorf Bold” image=”4359″ image_size=”medium” frame=”noframe” caption_pos=”hover” remove_rounded=”yes” fullwidth=”no” overflow_mode=”none” link_target=”_self” lightbox=”no” intro_animation=”none” animation_delay=”200″ width=”1\/2″ el_position=”last”][\/spb_image] [spb_text_block element_name=”Conclusion” animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n

A good fit<\/h3>\n

\u201cThe Executive Chef Mark and Sous Chef Nico are very happy with the outcome of all the work,\u201d says Moffat\u2019s Brent Cleland. \u201cThe new equipment fits nicely with the restaurant d\u00e9cor and delivers greater capacity. And, the entire operation of the kitchen flows much better.\u201d<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [\/spb_column]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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