Shaping the Future of Hospitality & Gastronomy in Portugal
What we do
Develop and launch tech-driven, high-margin, scalable businesses in hospitality and gastronomy.
Bring new efficiencies to hospitality operations through automation, AI, and smart design.
Enable high-growth, scalable concepts that appeal to investors, operators, and modern travelers.
Who we are
A venture platform building, investing in, and scaling future-proof hospitality and food concepts in Portugal (and Spain).
A focus on technology, automation, and operational efficiency in hospitality.
Why Portugal
Strategic location with a booming tourism sector.
Untapped potential for smart hospitality and digital-first gastronomy.
A rising hub for hospitality-tech innovation.
Our Business Ventures
Cozinha Cresmina
Delivery-First, Tech-Enabled Dining
The Host Kitchen Model is a game-changing approach that maximizes underutilized kitchen space within existing restaurants, enabling them to produce meals for digital-first, delivery-optimized food brands.
For food brands looking to scale, Cozinha Cresmina’s Dark Kitchen Model offers a fully-equipped, delivery-optimized facility that removes the barriers of traditional restaurant expansion.
Casa Cresmina
High-Tech & Smart Lodging
As the hospitality industry evolves, Casa Cresmina is pioneering a new category of high-tech, low-touch accommodations, designed for independent, experience-driven travelers who seek efficiency, comfort, and digital convenience.
Host Kitchen Platform Model
About
The Host Kitchen Model is a game-changing approach that maximizes underutilized kitchen space within existing restaurants, enabling them to produce meals for digital-first, delivery-optimized food brands.
How it works
At its core, the Host Kitchen Model transforms spare kitchen capacity into a high-value asset. Instead of relying solely on in-house dining, restaurants can partner with virtual brands, preparing and delivering meals under different brand identities. This leverages existing infrastructure, staff, and equipment, ensuring maximum efficiency with minimal operational disruption.
Key Benefits
Optimised capacity utilisation
Revenue diversification & profitability
Scalable growth for virtual brands
Enhanced consumer experience
Dark Kitchen Facilities
Scalable infrastructure for delivery-first brands
About
For food brands looking to scale, Cozinha Cresmina’s Dark Kitchen Model offers a fully-equipped, delivery-optimized facility that removes the barriers of traditional restaurant expansion. Businesses can rent private, high-performance kitchen spaces with shared operational support, allowing them to launch and grow rapidly without the cost of a full restaurant setup. With flexible leases, integrated digital management systems, and prime delivery locations, our Dark kitchens empower brands to focus on food quality, customer experience, and market expansion—while we handle the infrastructure.
How it works
By combining scalable kitchen spaces with integrated digital solutions, we create an asset-light, high-margin business model that enables food operators to thrive in the rapidly growing delivery market.
Our approach is unlocking new revenue streams in a sector poised for continued expansion.
Key Benefits
Flexible, ready-to-use kitchen spaces
No upfront restaurant build-out costs, reducing financial risk.
All essential utilities & infrastructure included to simplify operations.
Strategic locations designed to maximize delivery potential.
High-Tech,
Low-Touch Accomodation
Redefining Smart Hospitality
A High-Tech, Low-Touch Hospitality Concept for the Modern Traveler.
As the hospitality industry evolves, Casa Cresmina is pioneering a new category of high-tech, low-touch accommodations, designed for independent, experience-driven travelers who seek efficiency, comfort, and digital convenience.
With a fully automated guest journey, Casa Cresmina offers a highly scalable business model that combines the best of smart design, automation, and streamlined operations.
Smart, Seamless & Scalable
Casa Cresmina accommodations are built around effortless, technology-enhanced stays, catering to the next generation of travelers who value:
Seamless Digital Check-in & Access
Automated & Personalized Services
Operational Efficiency
Sustainable & Smart Design
Designed for the future of travel
Location Flexibility
Positioned in high-demand, non-urban areas, leveraging Portugal’s growing appeal for alternative travel destinations.
Self-Sufficient Stays
Digital-first solutions with on-demand services via mobile apps.
Design-Led, Compact Living Spaces
Blending boutique aesthetics with tech-driven convenience.
Your Trusted Partner
Founding Partner, Cresmina Ventures.
A Strategic Leader in Hospitality & Gastronomy.
With a career spanning over 35 years in global hospitality and brand development
Robert has held senior leadership positions in some of the world’s most respected hotel and hospitality brands, bringing expertise in strategic growth, asset management, and tech-driven operational efficiency.
A Proven Track Record
CEO & Senior Executive Roles: Extensive leadership experience across luxury, lifestyle, and midscale brands.
Business Expansion & Brand Growth: Successfully launched and scaled multiple hospitality & F&B ventures in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
Technology & Innovation-Driven: A firm believer in smart, asset-light models that combine automation, AI, and digital-first guest experiences.
Trusted Industry Leader: A strategic advisor & board member for multiple international hospitality ventures.
About Robert Hornman
WHY CRESMINA VENTURES?
My vision for Cresmina Ventures is to reshape hospitality and food service operations through high-tech, scalable, and future-proof business models, ensuring sustainable growth, exceptional guest experiences and high returns
For more details on Robert’s background, visit www.roberthornman.com.
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