A recent global cooking survey by Hansgrohe has revealed some interesting information about how we cook and our expectations of our kitchens.
Hansgrohe was inspired to commission the research following the launch of its Metris Select Kitchen mixer, which features a unique button that means water can be turned on and off without adjusting the tap or temperature, making it perfect for helping home chefs maintain movement and flow in a busy cooking environment.
Globally, more people than ever are cooking complex or new dishes and wanting to expand their cooking repertoire thanks to the rise in popularity of cooking shows, celebrity chefs and an interest in the “art” of cooking. But these new culinary ambitions create challenges when it comes to kitchen design.
Survey results
The survey revealed that globally, 79% of respondents are attempting more adventurous cooking but a huge 98% reported feeling their kitchens are unable to cope. With 40% of respondents admitting to entertaining guests at least once a month and a quarter of respondents entertaining twice a month, it’s no wonder home chefs are finding their kitchen environments stressful.
59% reported finding entertaining guests added pressure to their kitchen while 45% admitted to additional pressure coming from wanting to keep up with celebrity chefs.
Sybille Schönberger, German Michelin star chef, said: “Trying new recipes can be exciting but also challenging, with many kitchens simply not designed to cope with the additional complexity new techniques or foods can add. Rather than being put off, people need to take simple steps to make their movement in the kitchen easier, such as establishing a better kitchen layout or using intelligent appliances. This will mean they can cook more efficiently and have more time to enjoy their dishes instead.”
Today’s kitchens have to be ready to cope with more than increasingly entertaining guests. On average, people spend 1-2 hours a day in the kitchen, which is more than 500 hours or 23 days a year. If it is not just for cooking, roughly half of homes globally use their kitchen for eating (58%), family time (50%) or entertainment (45%). With one room being used for multiple functions, it is vital that the kitchen environment is as efficient and free-flowing as possible.
Hansgrohe Select technology improves movement in the kitchen
Richard Grohe, Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board at the Hansgrohe Group said: “We have a strong history of creating beautiful designs which are also functional. We wanted this to be reflected in our new range, making movement and flow around the kitchen easier. The Select button is a unique feature that allows people to tackle many of the issues that respondents to the survey felt were bothering about kitchen mixers. Switching water on and off by pushing the button with an arm or the elbow now leaves both hands free to hold a heavy pot and keeps the mixer clean if hands are wet or dirty from cooking.”
For further information on the Hansgrohe kitchen mixers with Select technology visit hansgrohe.com.au
