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Rafaela Abad
LANGUAGES: PORTUGESE, ENGLISH, SPANISH
Rafaela started her carrier in Brazil based on her masters in Public Relations. In addition, her keen sense for numbers is proving essential for Cook-N-Dine.
When not working or travelling, she is happiest when being around her husband and her beloved cat "Socks".
Rafaela's favorite food is chocolate.
The People:
Klaus C. Gebhardt
Founder
Klaus had been working in the investment-banking industry for over 25 years before he progressed into real-estate management and product marketing.
In 2000 he founded P & P Marketing, Inc. for the purpose of marketing the German Cook-N-Dine product line in The Americas and Caribbean.
He was an avid animal lover, enjoyed playing golf and bicycling, and was passionate about being on as well as in the water.
Klaus Gebhardt passed away on May 31, 2011 after a very brief, serious illness. We miss him and his energetic way tremendously.
Bea Gebhardt
President | CEO
LANGUAGES: GERMAN, ENGLISH, SPANISH
Bea adds more than 25 years of experience in strategic marketing, creative advertising and print production to the team. Amongst other degrees she holds a masters in Media-Marketing.
Bea loves to paint, gardening (a.k.a. "dirt therapy") and making long dog-walks to relax. Entertaining and enjoying good food is one more of her many passions.
Bea considers the CND-team a true "dream team".
Worldwide Patented
Technology
Made in Germany.
Japanese-style
Teppanyaki
teppan = iron plate
yaki = grilling
(CND - Miami, Florida, July 2008) - They are unusual and expensive. Many consumers are buying the Cook-N-Dine
line of residential teppanyaki style cooktops and tables from Germany. Many are asking questions before deciding, so here are some answers about this unusually elegant and versatile appliance and Cook-N-Dine's new approach to cooking and dining. We talked to Bea Gebhardt, Vice President and Director of Marketing of Cook-N-Dine International, Inc. in Miami, Florida.
1. Your products are quite unique in the US market. Please give us some company background and
history. Do you have any competition in Europe?
It all started back in the seventies, when mechanical engineer, industrial designer and passionate hobby
cook Paul Schacht III of Munich, Germany, came up with a sparkling idea that everyone can capitalize on.
Paul was fed up with standing alone in the kitchen preparing dinner at night while the family members
lingered around elsewhere waiting for the food.
It was a challenge for him to transform the Cook-N-Dine idea into reality, but not a real problem. His
grandfather, Paul Schacht, who founded the family business in 1887 in Stendal, Germany, manufactured
fancy horse carriages and later custom bodies for automobiles.
Paul Schacht III gained fame introducing several groundbreaking innovations to the automobile industry.
Quite a number of CDS-Design’s products are part of today's standard equipment of Mercedes Benz and
BMW automobiles.
Cook-N-Dine is on the market in Europe for more than 15 years now and was introduced to the trade in the
US in 2004. Sure, there is competition like with any other product. However, a Teppanyaki-style cooking
device with these properties in a sleek, elegant design for residential use is absolutely unique.
2. How are three different temperature sections achieved with Cook-N-Dine? How is a concave pit
formed from what we understand is one steel piece?
The worldwide patented Cook-N-Dine product concept is based on the reaction of specially pressed 304
food-grade German stainless steel to the direct contact with a new, high-tech heating element. When on, it
causes the center of the unit to gently bow downward, thus containing all the fine food juices in the middle
of the cooking center.
This heating element, combined with the physical properties of true 304 stainless steel and the way it was
pressed also results in a 2-3 inch wide area around the cooking center, where the temperature reaches about
50% of the set temperature. This warming zone allows keeping ready-to-serve food warm while other
ingredients of the meal are cooked in the center.
Cook-N-Dine cooktops emulate the cooking principle of a very flat wok. Stainless steel tables also feature a
third zone, the so-called “dining area”. This area stays absolutely cold and offers enough room to
accommodate plates, silverware, glasses, napkins etc.
All models have one important thing in common: when switched off the surface reverts back to completely
flat as if nothing ever happened.
3. When it comes to buying, can consumers buy direct? Are there distribution centers?
Cook-N-Dine is distributed nationwide, as well as in Canada and The Caribbean. It can be found at
appliance dealers, kitchen + bath showrooms, specialty outdoor/grill/patio stores, or ordered through
designers, architects or countertop and cabinets dealerships.
4. When it comes to repairing your products that likely never needed but still, what are the consumer’s options?
We maintain a group of highly skilled technicians who are available nationwide on request. The default rate
is under 0.5% in over 5 years in the US. Should however a unit fail to perform under the warranty, the unit
would be simply replaced.
5. How fast does it warm up and is ready to go?
The warm-up time to 250°F (120°C) is just 1.25 minutes. From there to the highest setting it takes only
1.45 minutes (430°F | 230°C contact temperature).
6. How do you clean the cooking surface?
Contrary to the common perception, stainless steel is super-easy to clean. All you need to do is warm up the
unit and cook off all remains with a little plain water. Wipe clean and polish with very little food-safe mineral oil or a quick spritz of no-stick cooking spray.
7. Can some of your outdoor units be installed and used on boats or RV’s? What about salt water –
will it cause any damage to ANY parts?
All Cook-N-Dine models are approved for outdoor use, even on a yacht. The electrical and electronic
components are sealed in to withstand the elements. Simply wipe the exterior clean on a regular basis to
prevent small particles from sticking to the stainless steel surface.
8. If a consumer wants a custom layout, will CND make it?
That’s the beauty. A Cook-N-Dine can be custom-made to the customer’s specifications. We have made
half-moon shaped built-ins, full-size kitchen island countertops and even a complete bar-top cover, which
really cooks, thanks to the ultra-slim heating elements.
9. What new products, if any, are coming to the market and when?
This year’s big introduction will be the “MarinYaki” yacht table. On May 22, 2008, it will be launched at
the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.In the US, the “MarinYaki” will be presented to yachting enthusiasts at the International Ft. Lauderdale Boat-Show, held October 30th to November 3rd of this year. The table models feature a centered, built-in 20” x 15” CND cooktop unit.
We are very proud about the successful introduction of the CND-Joko Teppanyaki grill cart earlier this
year, a great collaboration of clean Italian design and craftsmanship, paired with German engineering. This
model is an exclusive for the American market.
Currently we are working on a larger size, more powerful CND Portable Unit (27-1/2” diameter versus
23-5/8” dia), which will be released in August/September 2008.
Cook-N-Dine is a proud sponsor of TAC FL - Technical Aid Convoy Florida - First Response Unit in Catastrophic Events,
a non-profit 100% volunteer organization registered under the Florida Statutes of Law #N08000004824 www.tacfl.org
Exclusive Importer for
The Americas & Caribbean
Cook-N-Dine International, Inc.
P 305.754.3176 | F 305.754.3177
Miami | FL 33138 | USA
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Xenia Vallenilla
LANGUAGES: ENGLISH, SPANISH
Xenia joined Cook-N-Dine in 2010 and covers the department of customer relations. She loves to share her extensive product knowledge and enjoys it when customers in return share their excitement about the product and cooking with her.
Xenia brings her 15-year+ indepth experience from the Hospitality industry to the CND team. Her favorites are the two kids, husband and food, of course...
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Paul Schacht
founded
company for
horse carriages , incl. upholstery
and painting
in Stendal
Germany
CDS
Creativ
Design
Schacht
founded
in Munich
Germany
CDS unveils
Teppanyaki
table
prototype
CDS
launches
Portable
grill unit
CDS
introduces built-in teppanyaki grill cook top in three sizes
Cook-N-Dine
invited to
Miami Home Show
by Glottman
Archi-
tectural
Cook-N-Dine
introduces the CDS teppanyaki grill to the US-trade at the
K/BIS Show
Gourmet Show
Memphis in May
Cook-N-Dine
doubles
sales over 2008 despite grim economic US downturn
Cook-N-Dine
sells record number of units.
2009 result
is topped on August 1st
November:
Cook-N-Dine
is heading for yet another record year, leaving 2010 way behind
CND introduces
Telescopic Bistro-Table and newly remodeled website www.cookndine.com to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Cook-N-Dine USA
