Last Friday, Raptor Vending had the privilege of presenting our workplace dining solution to the CBRE team—and it wasn’t just a product demo. It was a culinary experience designed to show what’s possible when chef-driven cuisine meets on-site convenience.
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A Hospitality-First Experience
The spotlight of the day was our exclusive partnership with Southerleigh Hospitality Group, one of Texas’ most celebrated restaurant collectives. Known for operating one of the few Michelin-recognized restaurants in Texas, Southerleigh brings elevated, chef-crafted meals to the Smart Fridge™ + Smart Cooker™ platform.
CBRE attendees tasted a curated sampling of Southerleigh-prepared dishes—hot, fresh, and served on demand. Reactions were overwhelmingly positive. What stood out most was the quality of the meals, which exceeded expectations for anything tied to the word “vending.”
Comments like “I’d eat this every day at the office” reinforced our mission: to replace stale grab-and-go options with food employees actually look forward to.
More Than a Meal—It’s an Amenity Strategy
After the tasting, we discussed how Raptor Vending can help solve one of the biggest gaps in commercial properties today: premium, on-site food without the complexity of a café or staffed solution.
Key highlights from the conversation included:
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- A 120-day free trial to prove value before any commitment
- Low-impact installation—just standard power, no plumbing or buildout
- Weekly restocks, ongoing maintenance, and same-day support
- Marketing support to help drive tenant awareness and adoption
- Custom branding and enclosures to suit each building’s design standards
And while the Smart Cooker™ technology is new to Texas, the real magic is in the chef-prepared meals—developed, tested, and delivered with the same culinary rigor as any top-tier hospitality group would expect.
The Verdict: Tenants Are Hungry for This
The CBRE team confirmed what we’re hearing across the industry: there is a clear need for better food amenities in office environments. And it’s not just about convenience. It’s about quality, taste, presentation, and experience—all of which play a growing role in tenant retention and lease renewals.
This is exactly why we created Raptor Vending—to offer buildings a turnkey way to elevate their amenity game through food that feels intentional and memorable.
We’re currently onboarding a limited number of launch properties in Texas. If you’re managing a building and looking for a standout amenity with zero staffing and Michelin-level food, we’d love to talk.
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Learn More About:
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How to bring chef-prepared, hot meals into your building
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Details on our exclusive partnership with Southerleigh Hospitality Group
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What’s included in the 120-day free trial
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Simple power and space requirements
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Why CRE leaders like CBRE see this as a must-have amenity
