Cooking Up Savings

Our Foodservice Technology Center (FTC) is a one-of-a-kind demonstration kitchen that showcases the latest energy-efficient commercial foodservice equipment and technologies for your restaurant or foodservice facility. We encourage you to come by the FTC, take a tour and ‘Try Before You Buy’ by “test-driving” leading manufacturers’ equipment before you make your purchase decision. Find ways to speed up your cookline, improve product quality and enhance your bottom line by saving energy and money.
 

Reduce Your Operating Costs: It's Free

The FTC offers SCE customers a variety of free services, including:\

  • Consulting and equipment reviews for your existing locations, new sites, or remodel
  • Energy audits for your location(s) with unbiased professional advice and recommendations
  • A showcase of the latest energy-efficient commercial foodservice equipment on the market
  • Cooking demos and side-by-side comparison testing of various cooking technologies
  • Meeting facilities with full AV for your next sales and marketing training
  • Free foodservice education and training for professionals and students
  • Rebates and incentives for new and upgraded equipment

Foodservice Technology Center Resources

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Table-Top Induction Range Lending Program

Borrowing an induction unit is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Create an account, view our inventory, and reserve your items, and you'll be on your way to cleaner, safer, and faster climate-friendly cooking.

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Try B4 U Buy!

Have you always wondered how your latest dish will turn out with a new combi, deck, convection, conveyer, cook and hold or retherm oven? How about a new fryer, griddle or steamer? Try Before You Buy in our kitchen and see which units provide the best product for your menu. It's free

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Free Seminars

Free Seminars

Our energy education and foodservice training for professionals can give you the knowledge and skills to put you above the competition. Students and individuals new to the industry can also gain valuable, practical insights to enhance their culinary education. Visit the California Energy Wise website for a full list of all of the classes offered by SCE and the California Statewide Utilities.

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