During a visit to Eataly at Schiphol Airport, we spotted the UNOX Speed Pro operating in a busy premium travel food environment. Here’s why high-speed ovens are becoming increasingly important in modern airport foodservice operations
UNOX Speed Pro at Eataly Schiphol Airport
During a recent visit to Eataly at Schiphol Airport, I spotted the UNOX Speed Pro being used in a busy premium travel food environment. It’s always interesting seeing which high-speed ovens major operators trust in real-world, high-volume locations, particularly in airports where speed, consistency and food quality are all critical.
Eataly is known for premium Italian food, fresh ingredients and theatre-style foodservice, so seeing the UNOX Speed Pro operating within the concept was particularly interesting. The location combines fresh pizza, bakery products, sandwiches and coffee within a compact but high-footfall environment, making efficient kitchen equipment essential behind the scenes.
Why High Speed Ovens Matter in Airports
Airport foodservice presents unique operational challenges. Operators need to serve customers quickly while maintaining food quality, often within limited kitchen space and during intense peak trading periods. Countertop high-speed ovens such as the UNOX Speed Pro are becoming increasingly popular because they allow operators to deliver hot food quickly without the footprint of a traditional kitchen setup.
At Schiphol Airport, the Eataly concept appeared to balance premium presentation with operational efficiency extremely well. Fresh pizzas, filled sandwiches and bakery items were all presented to a very high standard despite the constant customer flow.
The UNOX Speed Pro in a Live Environment
What stood out most was seeing multiple UNOX Speed Pro ovens integrated directly into the live production area. The ovens offer a compact footprint alongside rapid cooking performance, making them well suited to modern food-to-go operations where speed and consistency are essential.
Rather than being hidden away in a back kitchen, the ovens formed part of the visible production environment, reinforcing the growing trend towards open kitchen theatre in premium convenience and travel retail locations.
Interestingly, the ovens at Eataly Schiphol were fitted with additional extraction units mounted above the ovens. While the UNOX Speed Pro is designed for ventless operation in many environments, this setup demonstrates how larger operators and airport locations may still choose to integrate supplementary extraction depending on local regulations, menu complexity or operational preference
Final Thoughts
The use of the UNOX Speed Pro at Eataly Schiphol Airport highlights how high-speed ovens are now being used far beyond traditional convenience retail. Premium travel food environments increasingly require equipment capable of delivering both speed and quality, particularly where space and labour efficiency are important.
At High Speed Oven Company, we work with operators across travel retail, forecourts and food-to-go environments to help identify the right rapid cook solution for their operation.
You can see further information about the Unox Speed Pro here.