Meet The Sponsors: HEKO

HEKO Smart Kitchen: Italian Craftsmanship. Bespoke Design. Intelligent Performance.

HEKO Smart Kitchen is an Italian brand specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke professional cooking solutions. As part of the HRC Industries, HEKO combines Italian manufacturing expertise, engineering know-how and a strong focus on innovation to develop high-performance solutions for the professional kitchen sector.

In today’s professional kitchens, performance is shaped by the constant pressure of service. Every second, every movement and every decision matters. HEKO takes this reality as the starting point, developing bespoke cooking solutions designed around the people, workflows and operational demands of each kitchen.

At HEKO, a professional kitchen is not simply a collection of individual pieces of equipment. It is an integrated system where ergonomics, workflow, energy efficiency, durability and service intensity need to work together within a single space. Our approach is to transform operational requirements into precise, functional and long-lasting solutions.

Every HEKO project is built around three key principles: fully bespoke cooking suite solutions, optimised energy consumption and long-term durability designed to withstand the demands of intensive professional use.

Bespoke design is more than an aesthetic choice. Each cooking suite is developed around the specific requirements of the kitchen brigade, taking into consideration workflow, available space, equipment positioning and the operational needs of the project. The objective is to create an environment where equipment supports chefs and kitchen teams, allowing them to work efficiently and with precision.

Material selection is equally important. High-quality stainless steel, continuous surfaces and carefully considered construction details are designed to support hygiene, simplify cleaning and withstand the demands of everyday professional use.

Technology also plays a central role in the HEKO approach. Induction cooking offers rapid response, precise power control and reduced thermal inertia, helping create clearer and more efficient workstations. Combined with bespoke design and considered energy management, these technologies contribute to a more controlled and responsive professional kitchen environment.

As part of HRC Industries, HEKO benefits from an integrated industrial ecosystem that brings together complementary expertise, technologies and manufacturing capabilities. This synergy supports greater coordination and enables a comprehensive approach to professional kitchen projects, from design and engineering through to manufacturing.

For HEKO, designing a professional kitchen means going beyond equipment. It means understanding the people, movements and demands behind every service and transforming that understanding into intelligent, durable and high-performance working environments.

HEKO Smart Kitchen – Italian Expertise. Bespoke Cooking Suites. Built for Performance.