MKN Maschinenfabrik Kurt Neubauer - Multifunctional Cooking and Galley Systems

MKN specialises in modern, multifunctional cooking technology and equipment. This includes HansDampf combination cooking equipment and Optima Express pressure cookers. Customers from all over the world value the outstanding practicality of innovative professional cooking technology from MKN.

Combi steamers

With HansDampf combi steamers, MKN presents a complete model family from the junior version 2/3 GN to the large-scale 20.2 version. The many advantages of our combi steamers include 50% more capacity per shelf position than competitors' steamers, a crosswise or lengthwise insertion system (FlexiRack), a fully automatic cleaning system (WaveClean), and simple, one-hand operation with the CombiPilot system.

Small combi steamer for limited-space galleys

MKN's latest innovation, the new HansDampf Compact, is only 55cm wide – the smallest serious combi steamer worldwide. It is therefore perfect for kitchens and galleys with limited space.

Even on the high seas, many customers all over the world already appreciate the excellent suitability of MKN's innovative professional cooking technology for daily use. Customers' special requirements are agreed upon individually and even the highest demands on-board can be fulfilled at any time.

Pot-securing systems, oven door latches, fryers and hygienic cupboards

MKN offers a range of equipment specially suited to the marine sector. This includes pot-securing systems for ranges and hobs, oven door latches, flanged-feet and special-voltage fryers that correspond to SOLAS regulations, and hygienic cupboards.

Whether for cruise liners, ferries or mega yachts, it is a great pleasure for MKN to compile the individual cooking and kitchen equipment systems the customer may require.

Cooking block

MKN has received several awards for innovative technology. Its new KÜCHENMEISTER cooking block is an award-winning design.

The highlight of the KÜCHENMEISTER cooking block is an immaculate operation design concept. The angled operation panel combines perfect height with comfortable operation. With aesthetic and dynamic modern flowing ergonomics itstands out distinctly when compared to standard lines.

MKN was also named best company from the specialised trade association GGKA. Amongst other factors, product quality and technical design were decisive.

These awards prove the outstanding achievements of MKN, as the thermal specialist for high quality professional cooking technology.

Customised cooking equipment

Today the MKN manufacturing programme comprises more than 400 product series. Custom-made products alone, such as the KÜCHENMEISTER, account for 20% of production. MKN is renowned for its ability to tailor-make equipment to precise client specifications.

Manufacturing takes place using the latest technology; laser cutting, edging and the new laser robot welding system ensure the highest quality standards for all MKN products.

Cooking equipment manufacturing facility

MKN is situated in northern Germany in Wolfenbuettel, Lower Saxony. Here over 400 employees work on and develop professional cooking technology of the highest quality with the latest technology in an area of over 50,000m². Of these, 43 are apprentices, the majority of which have been kept on in the last few years due to the pleasingly successful business development of MKN.

About MKN

MKN is at home in the best kitchens in the world, whether in high class hotels and restaurants, in community catering, in restaurant chains, in star-rated gastronomy and in maritime sectors; from Berlin to Dubai, from Paris to Saigon.

The independent premium manufacturer and the German market leader in traditional professional cooking technology was founded over 60 years ago as the MKN Kurt Neubauer factory, by engineer Kurt Neubauer. It had only three employees. The business still belongs to the family.