From 6th to 8th January 2026, the 36th Anfaş International Hospitality & Catering Equipment Exhibition in Turkey, Europe, drew vast crowds. Shenzhen Zhigu Tianchu Technology Co., Ltd.'s intelligent stir-fry robot captured the spotlight, igniting a wave of enthusiasm for "intelligent cooking".

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Smart Cooking System

attracting international attention

As the largest and most influential professional hospitality exhibition in the Eastern Mediterranean region, this year's event attracted over 200 catering equipment exhibitors from more than 20 countries worldwide, with visitor numbers exceeding 25,000. On this international stage, Zhigu Tianchu's intelligent stir-fry robot garnered significant attention throughout the exhibition, standing out as one of the most prominent products due to its innovative technological concepts and exceptional performance.

The Zhigu Tianchu booth remained a bustling hub throughout the exhibition. The TC-10EA and TC-20EA intelligent stir-fry robots were demonstrating their culinary prowess, precisely recreating everything from classic Chinese dishes to Turkish specialities. This drew crowds of catering professionals, hotel buyers and technical experts who paused to observe the demonstrations.

The TC-10EA and TC-20EA intelligent stir-fry robots showcased here are specifically designed for commercial kitchens, integrating automated stirring, precise temperature control and intelligent seasoning. Featuring a modular design, the equipment adapts to the needs of catering establishments of varying scales, offering suitable solutions for venues ranging from hotel restaurants to chain fast-food outlets.

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TC Series:

Redefining Kitchen Productivity

The TC-10EA and TC-20EA models showcased at this exhibition represent Zhigu Tianchu's flagship overseas products in the intelligent cooking sector. It is understood that these two products are specifically designed for commercial kitchens and feature multiple industry-leading technical characteristics:

Intelligent Operating Platform:Equipped with adaptive cooking algorithms, it can store precise cooking programmes for hundreds of dishes and supports one-touch operation, significantly reducing reliance on professional chefs.

Precision Temperature Control System:Employing multi-stage heat control technology, temperature regulation achieves an accuracy of ±1°C, ensuring every dish attains optimal cooking results.

Localisation adaptation capability:For the Turkish market, the equipment features an expanded library of cooking programmes tailored to local specialities, perfectly recreating everything from traditional Turkish kebabs to regional dishes.

High-efficiency energy-saving design:Compared to traditional cooking methods, the TC series achieves energy savings of over 30% while boosting serving efficiency by two to three times.

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The market response has been enthusiastic.

Contract negotiations continue unabated

Within just two days of the exhibition opening, the Zhigu Tianchu team had already received enquiries from hundreds of professional clients, with nearly one-third progressing to in-depth discussions. On-site purchase intentions for over 20 units of equipment were secured during the exhibition.

"This equipment not only addresses our high chef turnover but, more importantly, ensures consistent flavour across every dish," remarked the procurement manager of a prominent Turkish hotel group after experiencing it firsthand. With Turkey's tourism and catering sectors continuing to expand, demand for efficient, standardised kitchen equipment is growing steadily, making intelligent cooking technology the industry's new favourite.

Beyond end users, distributors from France, the Middle East and other regions have also demonstrated keen interest in representing the TC series. During the exhibition, distributors from over ten countries expressed their intent to collaborate. The head of overseas operations remarked: "The enthusiastic response at this exhibition confirms our products can meet catering demands across diverse cultural contexts. Moving forward, we shall continue deepening localised adaptations to deliver superior smart cooking solutions for global customers."

The success of Zhigu Tianchu at the Turkish exhibition serves as a microcosm of Chinese catering technology enterprises expanding overseas. Looking ahead, as the global catering industry accelerates its digital transformation, it will undergo profound, technology-driven change. Within this transformation, Zhigu Tianchu is leveraging its innovative capabilities to play an increasingly significant role in kitchens worldwide.