Dubbed 'Le Bistrot du Lion', this new restaurant on wheels will take centre stage on the Peugeot stand in Italy's fashion capital, Milan, at the 2015 Milan Design Week, starting on the 14th April. This star attraction will then head to the French Pavilion at the 2015 World's Fair, Expo Milano, where the theme will be 'Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life'.
The dynamic 'Le Bistrot du Lion' is compact and perfectly at home within the hustle and bustle of a metropolis. Featuring short front and rear overhangs to provide enhanced manoeuvrability, with a long wheelbase to offer considerable load volume, the Peugeot 'Food Truck', once on site, spreads its wings to double its width, offering a versatile space that can easily be adapted to any environment.
Further entertainment is provided for true foodies, who can benefit from interactive access to the chef's every move with the aid of a 46-inch screen, a set of eight high-end Focal speakers and 32 tweeters, strategically placed at the edge of its wings in order to retransmit even the faintest mouth-watering sizzle.
To ensure the Peugeot 'Food Truck' is completely functional and in compliance with all standards and food hygiene regulations, Peugeot Design Lab turned to Euromag, the French Food Truck specialist. The professional-grade preparation and cooking appliances are all designed to be multi-functional, in order to adapt to the inspiration and talents of any chef and type of cuisine, from fine dining to fusion and molecular gastronomy.
On board, chefs benefit from two grilling plates and four induction burners as well as a deep fryer. The ventilation system ensures optimum air quality and a 400-litre refrigerated under-foot compartment allows food to stay fresh. A 350-litre refrigerator keeps drinks cold, and a professional espresso machine, by Rocket Espresso, provides patrons with delicious coffee at the end of their meals.
Not only does the Peugeot 'Food Truck' provide a one-of-a-kind dining experience, it does so at no expense to the environment, having been specially designed to recuperate and recycle all waste. Once folded up, 'Le Bistrot du Lion' leaves the city in exactly the same state as when it arrived!
