# 3D Printing Restaurants Food Ink is Now Launching Its First Restaurant in London, UK By Erica Francis | Published 2016-07-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-ink References: [foodink.io](http://foodink.io/) Consumers interested in eating [3D-printed food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikoffy-edibot) will soon be able to visit the world's first 3D printing restaurant, Food Ink. The idea started out as a pop-up but is now becoming a full-fledged mainstay in London's hipster capital, Shoreditch. The new concept is the brain child of Antony Dobrzensky, Marcio Barradas in collaboration with byFlow, a company specializing in 3D printers. At the VIP launch, guests will be fitted with virtual reality headsets and hear AI-composed music to create a futuristic and immersive experience. Nearly everything in the restaurant will be 3D printed, from the furniture to the utensils. Guests will be treated to a [nine course meal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivated-meat-tasting-menu) and will witness their food being printed in 3D right in front of them. The event will also be live-streamed so that anyone in the world can tune in. The innovative concept, which was tested through its pop-ups, is sure to garner media attention and be a prime hot spot in London. Food Ink would appeal to food connoisseurs, young local hipsters and those attending Trend Hunter’s [London innovation conference](http://www.futurefestival.com/london) who are eager to learn more about the future of foodie culture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3d-printed Food:** The rise of 3D-printed food opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the culinary industry. - **Virtual Reality Dining:** The integration of virtual reality in restaurants provides potential for immersive dining experiences and new marketing strategies. - **Live-streamed Dining:** The live-streaming of dining experiences presents opportunities for global reach and virtual participation in restaurant events. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Culinary:** The culinary industry can explore the use of 3D printing technology to create unique and customizable dishes for customers. - **Technology:** The technology industry can develop virtual reality platforms and hardware designed specifically for use in restaurants and dining spaces. - **Marketing:** The marketing industry can leverage live-streamed dining events as a promotional tool for restaurants and food-related brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D Printed Medical Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gastronology.md) - [Bio-Printed Fish Fillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivated-fish-fillet.md) - [3D-Printed Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-cheesecake.md) - [3D-Printed Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-hotel.md) - [Pastry Chef 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-3d-printer.md) - [Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-of-imagination.md) - [Printed Plant-Based Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-plant-based-burgers.md) - [Multicultural Pop-Up Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opentables-dine-london.md) - [Custom-Printed Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-burgers.md)