Food is at the center of every Filipino home. From preparation to consumption, food has become a ritualistic tradition passed on from one generation to the next. After being introduced to the Philippines almost half a a century ago, La Germania cook tops and ovens have become indispensable kitchen staples and silent witnesses to the essence of Filipino family life: cooking, savoring good food and celebrating as well as sharing these dishes with friends and loved ones.
As times change, Filipinos have also shown a desire for the best kitchen tools to prepare their families’ favorite dishes. It’s not uncommon for Filipinos to look for pieces that bring back memories of lola’s cooking, but at the same time usher in advances in design and technology. Throughout the years, Bertazzoni La Germania has reinvented their products with the latest technology and design to capture the hearts and tummies of Filipino families.
“Personally, the brand has been with me through everything— [from] when I first started in the kitchen to when I built my own restaurants. Now that I have kids of my own, La Germania is still the one I trust when it comes to cooking. La Germania has truly been there for me through most of my life,” notes Chef Rolando Laudico, La Germania brand ambassador, who recently did a cooking demonstration using the brand’s lates cook top at Single Origin Osteria in Makati.
La Germania has built for itself a reputation of durability and heritage, backed by generations of chefs as well as home cooks. Built to last a lifetime, La Germania products are designed to take whatever challenges life throws at them. Whether it’s for the young professional looking for an easy way to cook breakfast, a new mom trying to figure out her kid’s picky palates, or the kitchen maven whose idea of a home dinner consists of a five-course meal, La Germania is with them every step of the way, truly the perfect kitchen partner.
In recent years, as homeowners’ tastes become more sophisticated, the kitchen has become more than just the center of every home. It has also become a display, something they want to be proud of. “Not only is Bertazzoni La Germania extremely reliable in the kitchen, but the brand’s products were also designed with beauty in mind. Bertazzoni La Germania gives the perfect balance of aesthetic and reliability,” says Marilen Faustino-Montenegro, a Filipino interior decorator.
As a Bertazzoni La Germania unit is passed on to the younger generation, it carries with it a rich history and many family tales to tell. “We know how important the kitchen is to Filipinos and for Bertazzoni La Germania to be a part of every milestone is such an honor for us. We want to introduce the brand to the new generation and tell our stories so that they see that the Bertazzoni La Germania is truly ‘made for life,’ a lasting heirloom for many generations to come,” says Claudia Tagle, an executive for the brand.
