A History of Restaurant Tech (Infographic)

3 Min Read By Judith Goldstein

The things that changed the way we cooked and dined throughout history…

1782 - Although the fact is contested, it is said that the first restaurant recorded in modern history was  founded in Beauvilliers. By creating a menu, including tables and chairs and allowing patrons to order from a list of options, the first modern restaurant set itself apart from public eateries that only served one dish as a quick stop for travelers passing through.

1795 - The first set of tools were created to design the first closed top cooking range by Benjamin Thompson. This tool made adjustable heating possible, which made it possible for cooks to cook their dishes more precisely and to create food for more people.

1810 - Originally designed to feed soldiers in battle, the canning process was invented by Nicolas Appert, a chef in Paris. This meant that ingredients could be more easily preserved and transported, giving cooks a wider range of ingredients to work with to develop more complex dishes…