The cafeteria closes at 3:30 a.m., but those working the night shift are still hungry. The " FELFEL " (Smart Fridge) delivers freshly cooked meals from local partner chefs directly to the workplace, around the clock and without on-site staff.
How does round-the-clock meal service work without a cafeteria?
An FELFEL refrigerator requires about 1 m² of space and a power outlet. It is restocked every morning and is accessible around the clock. Employees open it using the app or their badge and take their meal. Payment is processed automatically via credit card, TWINT, PostFinance, or Lunch-Check. The meals are freshly cooked, never frozen, and have a shelf life of 3–5 days. This ensures there’s a variety of options even during the night shift.
What do companies with shift work need?
Food that is available even outside of regular mealtimes
A solution that takes up little spaceand operates without on-site staff
A Change of Pace for Employees Who Eat at the Same Place Every Day
Payroll processing without any additional workload for HR or administration
What does the FELFEL refrigerator offer in shift operation?
The menus change every week, with 10 new dishes each week.
The dishes are freshly prepared by local partner chefs, using seasonal ingredients produced exclusively in Switzerland.
There are vegetarian, vegan, and meat options—so there's something for everyone.
With a microwave nearby, a hot meal is ready in just a few minutes.
For employers, this means: meals for all shifts, without the need for a company cafeteria and without any additional work for HR or facilities management. FELFEL handles installation, restocking, cleaning, and support. Employers can subsidize the meals if they wish. More on this topic: Employee meals
What does that look like in practice?
"In the past, there wasn't always food in the canteen. Thanks to FELFEL , Our Team has fresh meals around the clock - whether in the evening or early in the morning. FELFEL offers the greatest variety and tastes the best."
For which industries is this suitable?
Hospitals and Nursing Care: During night shifts, staff often can't leave the ward for long. But with a refrigerator nearby, they can still have a hot meal in just a few minutes.
Production and Logistics: Work goes on around the clock here, often far from the nearest restaurant. The food is right where the work is done.
Hotel: During the early, late, and night shifts, employees eat once the guests have been served, regardless of kitchen hours.
Freshly cooked meals even at night and on weekends: The FELFEL refrigerator provides meals for shift teams around the clock.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an alternative to the cafeteria for companies that operate on shifts?
Yes. An " FELFEL " refrigerator complements or replaces the cafeteria. It is accessible 24/7 and offers freshly prepared meals from local partner chefs.
How much space does a FELFEL refrigerator take up?
About 1 m² and a power outlet. No on-site staff is needed: FELFEL handles installation, refilling, cleaning, and support.
How often is the " FELFEL " refrigerator restocked?
Every morning. The meals have a shelf life of 3–5 days, so there are plenty of options even during the night shift.
How are night-shift employees paid?
You open the fridge using the FELFEL app or the badge and take your meal. Payment is processed automatically via credit card, TWINT, PostFinance, or Lunch-Check.
Is there a solution specifically for manufacturing companies?
Yes. Usego by FELFEL offers Swiss classics, sandwiches, and snacks, with full service and 24/7 access.
Where can I see which dishes are currently available?
The current menu is available at felfel.ch. The menus change every week.
Round-the-clock meals for your team?
FELFEL is the alternative to the cafeteria: a Swiss family-owned business that delivers freshly prepared meals from partner chefs and small-scale producers to the workplace via the FELFEL fridge. The meals are available around the clock, even for shift and night crews, and no advance order is required. Since 2013, over 1,000 companies throughout Switzerland and Liechtenstein have relied on FELFEL.