Designers are trending towards maximising dining space and literally the only way this can be done is by reducung the size of the kitchen. To keep up with demand, chef's in a modern commercial kitchen are starting to use more powerful, versatile units that can perform multiple functions. In many instances, chefs are finding the answer to space limitations by using combi ovens.
While combi ovens have been around for almost 50 years, recent developments with new technology have allowed manufacturers to make smaller yet more powerful units with basically the same functionality as the larger models. Combis have quickly become a cornerstone of commercial kitchens throughout Australia and across the world.
A modern chef's tool
Until recently, combi ovens were used almost exclusively with mass production, whether that was a function centre, a hospital or aged care facility.
Today, more and more kitchens are discovering the incredible power of combi ovens, and it is not uncommon to see combi's being put to every type of cooking task imaginable in restaurants, cafes and even the humble takeaway.
In fact, there are also plenty of emerging areas where combi ovens are proving to be very successful. Many Asian food outlets have already realised the potential with combi ovens and for a number of years have used them to cook their ducks and chickens. So now, with a litlle retraining they are realising the same oven they use overnight to cook the poultry can also be used in the preparation of Asian-style food, which would traditionally require a wok. With the right combi oven, the same results can be achieved without the need for specialist equipment, or even a chef with expertise in that area of cooking.
You can't go past a Rational
When it comes to the best combi ovens on the market, you simply can't go past Rational, the world's leading combi oven.
As the global and Australian market leader when it comes to combi ovens, Rational provide incredible pieces of equipment, with speed, efficiency and easy of use all key considerations within the brand. The reason why Rational is so far ahead of the curve is that they exclusively focus on combi ovens, rather than spreading their attention over a wider range of products. This means that their entire research and development processes are centred on how to make the very best combis on the market.
Innovation is the key part of the Rational methodology, and leading the charge to make combi ovens a fixture of every commercial cooking business. In the past, this wasn't feasible due to the larger size and focus on high production, which meant that combis simply weren't suited to smaller restaurants or cafes. This has been a big focus area for Rational combis over the last few years, with smaller, bench top options bringing the power of a great combi oven to establishments of all shapes and sizes.
Within the Rational line of combi ovens, there are two key branches for food businesses to consider. Firstly, there's the SELF COOKING CENTER 5 SENSES, which is an amazingly intelligent oven capable of creating complex meals at the push of a button. With the SELFCOOKINGCENTER range, restaurants don't need expert chefs to prepare complex meals like peking duck - perfect results are just the press of a button away. If you're after a more basic combi oven, then Rational's COMBIMASTER and COMBIMASTER PLUS have all of the same cooking quality but with a more streamlined interface.
The Rational COMBIMASTER is more than an oven
While most chefs are familiar with the more advanced Rational SelfCookingCentres for many restaurants the price tag associated with these models puts them outside budget limitations. The COMBIMASTER however is a very suitable substitute for many restaurant style kitchens and at a fraction of the price. You can still do production cooking as well as 'à la minute' style, which lends itself to restaurants and cafe's where much of the food is cooked and served immediately.
Of course, there's far more to the modern oven that simple cooking power. Everything from cleaning to service support needs to be considered, and this is another area where Rational excels. All cleaning is done automatically and with tablets rather than liquid for the safest possible operation, with less danger of chemical contact. The COMBIMASTER has a manual cleaning program, while the COMBIMASTER PLUS has an automatic cleaning program.
Free RATIONAL CookingLive Demos
If you are a chef or business owner who isn't necessarily familiar with the power and benefits of using a combi oven, then why not come to a Rational LiveCooking Demo? They are run every two weeks at a convenient location to you.
These demo's provide an opportunity for you to come along and learn about the technology and what it can add to your kitchen.
Sydney Commercial Kitchens currently has some great deals on both the Rational CM061 & CM101 COMBIMASTER combi ovens.
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