Consistently hot, premium burgers with Antunes!

Since opening its doors in 2017, Munchies has been on a mission to make people happier through food. What began in Sheffield as a premium fast‑food concept, has grown rapidly into a multi‑site operation,  UKnow spanning four locations across the UK.

Speaking of the fast food industry, Shaf Khan, Founder of Munchies says: “Food standards are so high and it’s just going up day by day.” With the bar set high, Munchies has become renowned for its Angus Smash burgers, juicy chicken burgers, succulent wings, and thick shakes, building a loyal following by refusing to compromise on quality - even as the business scales.

However, as Munchies expanded, maintaining consistency across sites became increasingly important. One seemingly small detail proved to be a persistent challenge: the burger bun. Shaf explains: “The bun is the first element a customer experiences when they bite into a burger. If it’s cold, that effects the entire meal.” Munchies trialled various methods to ensure buns were served hot, but none delivered the right balance of speed, scalability, and ease of use for busy kitchen teams.

With growing volumes and multiple branches to manage, the team needed a solution that would deliver consistently hot buns, keep pace with high‑volume service, be simple for staff to use and scale seamlessly across locations. Working with Jestic Foodservice Solutions, Munchies introduced the Antunes Vertical Contact Toaster. Designed specifically for high‑output foodservice environments, the Antunes toaster provided exactly what Munchies had been searching for - a reliable, repeatable way to deliver hot buns without adding complexity to kitchen operations. As Shaf Khan comments, “That’s where the Antunes bun toaster with an auxiliary heater comes in. I’m so impressed with the kit; it really does offer peace of mind.”

The Antunes Vertical Contact Toaster addresses both product quality and operational efficiency. It delivers consistent heat, so every bun is toasted evenly and served hot, keeps pace with peak service without slowing production, and simplifies workflows by removing unnecessary steps for staff. Crucially, it also supports scalability, making it ideal for rollout across multiple sites as the business grows. By streamlining the bun‑toasting process, it became one less thing for teams to worry about during service, Shaf goes on to say: “It’s one less step they have to think about. They toast the bun, dress the burger, wrap it and off it goes – quick, hot and delicious.”

Since installing the Antunes Vertical Contact Toaster, Munchies has seen improved consistency across all locations, greater staff confidence during busy service periods, and a noticeably better customer experience, with burgers arriving hot, well packaged and on time. While the bun may be a small component, its impact is significant. Shaf explains: “If you look at the trajectory of the business and how Munchies is progressing branch to branch and as they grow, it’s these little things. Having a hot bun every time, well packaged, delivered on time – all of this tells the customer that Munchies is good.”

By partnering with Jestic Foodservice Solutions and investing in the Antunes Vertical Contact Toaster, Munchies has future‑proofed a critical part of its operation. The solution supports their growth ambitions while protecting the premium quality that defines the brand. In a competitive fast food market, it’s the smallest details – executed perfectly, every time – that set great operators apart.

For more information on Antunes or to book your own personal demonstration, visit www.jestic.co.uk or call +44 (0)1892 831960