Kaercher Futuretech - Mobile Catering Systems

Kärcher Futuretech, as the mobile catering systems specialist, designs, tests and produces future-oriented systems together with experts from all over the world. The systems are highly mobile and flexible in use and can be transported even to the most remote sites. Ranging from the individual module to the container kitchen, the Kärcher Futuretech catering systems are designed for transport by road, sea and air.

TACTICAL FIELD KITCHEN (TFK)

The Tactical Field Kitchen TFK 250 is constructed for the application under 'Air-Land-Battle 2000' conditions, mounted on a one-axle-trailer. The field kitchen guarantees fast and complete catering for 250 persons within two hours and around the clock:

• Ready for cooking operation within a quarter of an hour
• Two double-wall pressure cooking kettles and two pressure frying pans
• Incorporated weather shelter and integrated back area
• Gas or diesel burners for up to eight hours operation
• Solid construction and flexible transport by rail, air or truck
• Permissible gross weight: 2,500kg

MODULAR FIELD KITCHEN (MFK)

The MFK is a very flexible field kitchen. Cooking, frying, baking, combi-steaming or cooling – no problem for the MFK. The kitchen can be adapted to fulfill the actual needs of 50 to 400 eaters.

The modules can be mounted on a trailer or used as separate cooking units.

• Flexible, extendable, variable, compatible and fast operation
• Cooking kettle module 125 l, single and double walled
• Frying-baking module 10/78 l
• Frying pan module 70 l
• Two universal burners

MULTI COOKING MODULE

The Multi Cooking Module is a cooking unit which can be operated individually or together with other modules in a tent, house or on a chassis. It is suitable for frying large quantities of steaks as well as preparing meals in pans. With this type of module it is also possible to cater for smaller units.

The Multi Cooking Module is a real 'quick-change-artist'. Its series of modules make it possible to use the kitchen variably in a camp or in disaster areas and extend it as required.

The basic module is made of stainless steel and the following can be inserted/added: sandwich plate, water heater, bainmarie (for keeping food warm), frying pan, wok and oven. The complete Multi Cooking Module weighs less than 50kg and can be carried easily by two men using the carrying handles. The cover will later serve as the side table. The heart/central piece of the Multi Cooking Module is the Kärcher quality burner. There are three types available to choose from:

• Diesel driven BFK-FC
• Diesel driven BFK-2MM with integrated tank
• Gas driven BG-MM

The temperature can be continuously adjusted and the burners stand out due to an extremely low fuel consumption.

The complete Multi Cooking Module compromises of the following components: wheeled undercarriage or foldable frame with cooking module, burner, sandwich plate, side table, chimney, supply tank and transformer (to 24V).

HIGHLY MOBILE CONTAINER KITCHEN (HMCK)

The container kitchen is used as a mobile unit for the preparation and distribution of stews and complete meals for 200 to 600 persons. Additionally, it is suitable for the preparation of breakfast, supper and warm beverages.

Features:

• Ready for cooking quickly
• Integrated generator i.e. independent operation
• Professional kitchen equipment
• Hygienic air-conditioned working area
• Proven in IFOR, SFOR and KFOR missions
• Field camp component

COMBI-STEAMING MODULE CD 10

The mobile all-rounder: for frying, baking, stewing, browning, thawing anywhere in the world.

Cooking module for independent operation. The module is transportable and can be used in modular field kitchen, on trailers and as separate unit. The combi steamer provides optimal energy use because it is an enclosed unit which heats-up very quickly and therefore, is highly economical. Independent of the type of set-up, a wide variety of dishes is possible with little use of oil and minimal boil off.

The oven is made of one piece and is heated by diesel burners. The electrical consumption is very low – it only needs 24VDC power supply. The Kärcher CD 10 is the first combi steamer in the world with ceramic combustion chamber and ceramic flame tube.

MOBILE KITCHEN TRAILER (MKT)

The Mobile Kitchen Trailer can be used independently and is also suitable for use in the terrain with missing or incomplete infrastructure. It is designed for the preparation of food for 300 to 500 persons per day.

The Mobile Kitchen Trailer is used for catering in regions with missing or incomplete infrastructure. The equipment of the mobile kitchen is foresee for the following tasks:

• Preparation of meals and hot beverages (boiling, steaming, stewing, roasting, frying, baking and combi-steaming)
• Cooling of meals and beverages
• Preparation of hot water for hygiene purposes