On October 7, 2025, KEOS Vietnam officially handed over the first training kitchen in the “KOTO Industrial Kitchen System – Bac Ninh” project, marking the completion of one-third of the entire project.
Even amidst the impact of Typhoon No. 10 (Bualoi) in Northern Vietnam, the construction was carried out safely and on schedule – demonstrating the organizational capacity and high sense of responsibility of the KEOS team.
More than just a kitchen – it’s the beginning of dreams.
The KOTO kitchen project in Tien Du, Phat Tich, Bac Ninh is the brainchild of the KOTO Organization (Know One, Teach One) – an organization that trains and provides career opportunities for disadvantaged youth.
KEOS is honored to be a partner in designing, supplying, and installing the entire industrial kitchen system, which uses 100% electricity, meets food safety and hygiene standards, and is optimized for convenient and stable operation.
The newly completed training kitchen is the heart of the project, where over 100 trainees will directly practice their cooking skills in a professional environment, simulating the actual operation of a 5-star restaurant.
Optimized Design – Modern – Absolute Safety
KEOS designed the kitchen with the philosophy of “safety – efficiency – international standards,” operating entirely on electricity, minimizing emissions and ensuring absolute safety for trainees.
The main equipment system includes:
20 high-power induction cooktops, operating independently.
1 industrial Asian-style stove and 1 European-style 4-burner stove with integrated oven.
1 industrial deep fryer and 1 deep fryer.
2 industrial ovens, 1 refrigerated work table with 2 doors.
The system of workbenches, sinks, stainless steel cabinets, utensil and food shelves, ice maker, and cold storage/refrigerated storage system are arranged scientifically, optimizing movement flow during learning and cooking.
Every detail is designed by KEOS to simultaneously meet aesthetic, functional, and electrical safety requirements, ensuring the kitchen can operate stably under high intensity, continuously serving practical classes.
Overcoming Typhoon No. 10 – Maintaining Progress and Quality
During the construction phase (from September 29th to October 7th, 2025), the Bac Ninh area was affected by Typhoon No. 10 – Bualoi, with heavy rain and strong winds.
Despite the harsh conditions, KEOS maintained safe construction thanks to a flexible shift schedule, material reinforcement, and daily equipment checks.
Results: The project was completed on schedule, handed over safely, and successfully put into trial operation on October 7, 2025.
“We always believe that quality and safety are two values that can never be compromised – even in the midst of a storm.”
— A representative from KEOS shared.
A Milestone – The Journey Continues
After completing the cooking school kitchen, KEOS is continuing construction on the remaining two areas: the canteen kitchen and the baking school, with the goal of completing the entire project before October 20, 2025.
Each area has a distinct function:
Canteen kitchen – serving meals for groups.
Baking school – where students practice professional European and Asian pastry skills.
The entire system will form a complete culinary training center, where culinary knowledge is passed on through each dish, each step, and each lesson.
The KOTO – KEOS Journey: Creating Sustainable Value Together
The completion of the first kitchen is not just a technical milestone, but also a story of perseverance and sharing.
The KOTO project is a testament to KEOS’ vision – bringing sustainable, safe, and humane industrial kitchen solutions to vocational education models in Vietnam.
In the future, KEOS will continue to partner with KOTO in inspection, operational guidance, and regular maintenance, ensuring the kitchen system operates stably, efficiently, and for the long term.
A journey of technology, spirit, and belief.
From today, the KOTO training kitchen is not just a place for cooking – but the starting point for hundreds of dreams ignited by the flame of a profession.