Bison, yaks, llamas, zebu and water buffalo – this is not Nepal or Peru, but the Lüneburg Heath. For over 20 years, Henning Bauck has been keeping around 60 rare breeds of livestock here on 250 hectares. As well as producing and selling certified organic meat, sausages and cheeses, he has also run a restaurant since 2017 that is renowned for its high-quality steaks. In the kitchen, he is supported by various RATIONAL cooking systems, most recently an iHexagon.
Two hundred guests, one chef and support from RATIONAL.
The farm is so popular that it is a favourite destination for day trips, especially at weekends. To ensure visitors can sample the excellent meat on site, Bauck has been working on another project close to his heart since 2017, the farm's own restaurant. It has been so successful that Bauck also cooks for events such as corporate functions and weddings, in addition to the regular weekend opening. He usually works alone in the kitchen, even when catering for 200 guests at the same time during the high season.
To make this possible, the kitchen is equipped with a full range of RATIONAL cooking systems from different generations: a SelfCookingCenter from 2015, a VarioCookingCenter from 2016, an iCombi Pro from 2021, and an iVario Pro from 2023. The latest addition is the iHexagon, which intelligently combines steam, hot air and microwave technology in the cooking cabinet.
Challenge:
At BioGut Bauck, everything revolves around the respectful handling of meat, from animal husbandry to preparation in the restaurant. Quality and speed are equally important: not only must the meat be prepared gently and taste excellent, but also be served quickly.
Solution:
Bauck’s kitchen is equipped with a full range of RATIONAL products from different generations: one SelfCookingCenter (2015), one VarioCookingCenter (2016), one iCombi Pro (2021), one iVario Pro (2023) and a iHexagon (2025). The units are connected to ConnectedCooking via WiFi.
Customer benefits:
Thanks to RATIONAL cooking systems, especially the new iHexagon, Bauck can produce outstanding food quickly and respond flexibly to customer requests. ConnectedCooking allows him to stay in control even when he is not in the kitchen.