UNIVERSITY x NOVA CHEF: 24/7 SMART FREEZER DINING FOR LATE-NIGHT SCHOLARS

Nutritious, chef-crafted meals in high demand from 8 PM to 1 AM—fuelling study sessions beyond fast food. The university faced high late-night demand from students studying beyond regular hours but lacked overnight kitchen staff, forcing reliance on unhealthy fast-food options. They needed an affordable, tech-driven solution to provide nutritious, chef-crafted meals on demand without incurring extra staffing costs.

THE CHALLENGE

  • 24/7 ACCESS: Provide nutritious meals outside dining hall hours
  • NUTRITION: Offer healthy alternatives to fast food
  • VARIETY: Ensure diverse menu options
  • COST-EFFECTIVE: Avoid additional staffing costs

THE SOLUTION

Nova Chef installed smart freezers stocked with chef-crafted, ready-to-heat meal packs accessible via student ID/payment 24/7, with automated restocking and a rotating nutritious menu. This tech-driven solution delivers hot, high-quality meals on demand without requiring overnight kitchen staff.

The Results

85
Meals/Night
8.7/10
Satisfaction
0
Food Waste

Key Takeaways

24/7 access to chef-crafted meals without overnight staff Nutritious variety reducing fast-food reliance Data-driven restocking minimizes waste Affordable pricing with scalable implementation

Reimagine campus dining: book a Nova Chef demo for 24/7 nourishment: : novachef.co | info@novachef.co | +44 20 805 87184