We are a team of food enthusiasts, ergonomics researchers, and workflow systems thinkers based in Madrid — on a mission to make home cooking effortless and deeply satisfying.
Meeples Wooden Figure was born from a simple frustration: too many people who love food dread the daily act of cooking. Not because cooking is hard — but because their kitchen systems aren't designed to support them.
We took the principles used in professional restaurant kitchens — workflow optimization, zone design, task sequencing, mise en place — and translated them into a practical system for home cooks everywhere.
Research-backed: Every recommendation is grounded in ergonomics research, culinary science, and real kitchen observation.
Practically focused: We don't teach abstract theory. We give you specific, actionable habits and systems.
Kitchen-agnostic: Our principles work in a 5m² studio kitchen or a 30m² open-plan space.
These principles guide every piece of content, every recommendation, and every decision we make at Meeples Wooden Figure.
We believe that a more efficient kitchen is also a more enjoyable one. Saving time doesn't mean cutting corners — it means spending your time on the parts of cooking that matter most.
Our recommendations come from professional kitchen practice, food science research, and ergonomics studies — not trends. We only share what demonstrably works.
Kitchen efficiency isn't a luxury for experienced cooks. Our systems are designed for complete beginners through to experienced home chefs — scalable to any skill level.
An efficient kitchen naturally wastes less — less food, less energy, fewer packaging materials. Efficiency and environmental responsibility are not in tension; they are aligned.
Everything we publish must be immediately actionable. We don't want you to think differently — we want you to cook differently, starting today.
Ultimately, cooking is an act of care — for yourself and for others. Our workflow systems are designed to preserve the joy and creativity of cooking while removing the friction.
A small, dedicated team of culinary professionals, researchers, and designers — united by a love of food and systems thinking.
Former head chef turned efficiency advocate. 15 years of professional kitchen experience translated into home cooking systems.
Human movement specialist with a focus on kitchen ergonomics. Designed the movement efficiency and zone layout content.
Registered nutritionist specializing in meal planning efficiency. Developed the nutrition-first meal planning framework.
IoT and kitchen technology specialist. Evaluates and reviews smart kitchen products with a rigorous efficiency lens.
Elena begins documenting kitchen workflow inefficiencies observed in home cook workshops across Madrid and Barcelona.
A team forms around the concept. Marco joins with ergonomics research. Sophie contributes meal planning frameworks. First methodology tested with 50 home cooks.
Meeples Wooden Figure methodology officially documented and published. Thomas joins to build the smart technology evaluation framework.
50,000+ home cooks applying the workflow system. Partnerships with culinary schools across Spain. Second language version (French) launched.
Interactive tools, video content, and live workshops added. Recognized by El País as one of Spain's most valuable food education resources.
200,000+ monthly readers. A full kitchen workflow system covering every aspect of home cooking efficiency — from movement patterns to smart technology integration.
Start with the Kitchen Flow Map — our most-visited resource and the best introduction to the Meeples Wooden Figure system.