Exhaust air purification for food counters and front cooking counters
Compact, mobile and odor-free – even without an upward exhaust air duct
Whether in canteens, refectories, company catering or event catering:
More and more often, people are cooking where they eat – open, visible and mobile.
This brings fresh cuisine into the experience, but also odors, grease fog and legal requirements with it.
Oxytec offers flexible solutions for front cooking counters, mobile food counters and compact kitchen units, which reliably ensure clean air and approvable conditions even without exhaust air ducting to the outside or onto the roof.
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Typical sources of emissions from mobile and stationary food outlets
| Source | Pollutants | Special features |
|---|---|---|
| Induction plates, teppanyaki, woks | Grease mist, VOCs, smoke | Point exposure directly in the guest area |
| Frying modules, cooking islands | Oil vapors, organic aerosols | High odor potential, often without extractor fan |
| Regenerating & keeping warm | Protein compounds, steam | Underestimated exposure with open output |
Why oxytec for front cooking & mobile units?
- No roof duct or central ventilation required
- Hoods with integrated plasma or UV ozone technology
- Compact and mobile systems – also available as top-mounted solutions
- Odor-neutral operation possible in the guest area
- Approvable in accordance with VDI 2052 and TA Luft
Legal requirements
VDI 2052 & VDI 3894
- Mobile systems are also subject to requirements for grease and odor reduction
- Proven effective methods are eligible for approval – e.g. e.g. plasma and UV ozone
Fire protection & hygiene
- Stainless steel housing, easy to clean
- No open flames – safe to use in guest areas
- Compatible with HACCP concepts
Front cooking with a clear head – and clean air
oxytec makes odor and grease controllable even in confined spaces.
Our hood and filter systems for front cooking and food serving fit into any concept – whether mobile, stationary or temporary.
Get advice now – we will plan the right solution for your counter.
oxytec technologies in use
UV ozone systems in mobile cooking stations
Integrated directly into the hood
Effectively neutralize odours and grease
No exhaust air ducting required
Particularly quiet – ideal for the dining room
Plasma cleaning for high-fat preparation
Perfect for deep fryers, woks or griddles
Highly effective odor reduction with compact design
Blow-out also possible at room level – no external pipe required
Mobile or stationary hood solutions with filter & cleaning
Ideal for temporary or decentralized applications
Can be combined with aerosol separators, UV, ozone or plasma
Available as add-on module for counters or compact cooking units
Typical areas of application
Canteens with front cooking counter
Company catering with show kitchen
School catering with mobile serving stations
Trade fairs, events, food trucks, system catering
Catering systems in hospitals or retirement homes
Your advantages with oxytec
Clean air directly at the hob
No central ventilation or exhaust air duct necessary
Odor-free even in the dining area – for a better quality of stay
Compact, flexible solutions for stationary and mobile use
Quiet, low-maintenance and approvable
Can be individually combined – also suitable for retrofitting
FAQ – häufige Fragen
Is exhaust air purification really necessary for front cooking if the cooking is only light?
Yes – even with minimal preparation, grease mist, odors and VOCs are produced:
- spread in the guest area,
- settle on ceilings, surfaces or clothing
- and, depending on their intensity, can trigger official requirements.
Our systems ensure clean air – even without central exhaust air ducting.
What distinguishes oxytec solutions from normal hoods?
Our hoods and systems:
- contain active air purification technology (UV ozone or plasma),
- do not require an exhaust air duct to the outside or roof,
- are compact, quiet and hygienic,
- and are equally suitable for mobile and stationary applications.
Are mobile devices also eligible?
Depending on the federal state and program: yes – e.g. via:
- Funding programs for school catering
- BAFA funding for energy-efficient ventilation systems
- Municipal subsidies for emission-free catering
We are happy to help with the technical description and application.
Is an air recirculation solution without external exhaust air ducting sufficient for approval?
Yes – as long as it can be proven that a technically effective odor reduction is achieved, as with our systems.
The processes fulfill, among other things:
- VDI 2052 (kitchen ventilation)
- VDI 3894 (odor evaluation)
- TA Luft (VOC emissions)
For mobile devices or special solutions, we create measurement reports or technical statements for submission to the authorities.
How often do filters or components need to be serviced?
UV lamps: replace approximately every 8,000-10,000 operating hours
Plasma units: generally maintenance-free, visual inspection if necessary
Pre-filter (e.g. B grease separator): clean regularly – easily accessible
No activated carbon → no ongoing consumption costs
Are there also solutions for heavily loaded mobile stations, e.g. deep fryers?
Yes. oxytec offers especially for grease-intensive applications:
- Plasma filters with high oxidation performance,
- Combination units with pre-separator, UV and ozone,
- Systems with multi-stage odor reduction,
- Also suitable as add-on module for mobile cooking islands.
How much space do the systems need?
Very little:
- Hoods with integrated technology are barely larger than standard hoods
- Mobile units with oxytec module fit on counters or cooking trolleys
- No external ventilation ducts or technical rooms required
How loud are the devices?
Our systems are designed to be particularly quiet, so that they are also:
- in the guest area,
- at events,
- or in schools, canteens or clinics
without disturbing the sound in the room.
How can the air be discharged if there is no shaft?
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Recirculation into the room (recirculated air) with odorless cleaning
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Lateral discharge e.g. via windows, facade or technical area
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Integrated active extraction with filter module and sound insulation available
