Posted on 20th Dec 2010 @ 3:49 PM

Anyone who has worked in the restaurant or pub trade knows that if you are not expecting a mad rush, you'll probably get one. Although you may have fewer staff on hand, you need catering equipment that can cope with mass demands. Combi-ovens are known as the workhorse of the kitchen for good reason. Even if you don't have as many chefs on hand, combi-ovens are the equivalent of the ultimate multi-tasker. Combi-ovens combine various cooking functions in just one piece of kitchen equipment. Combi-Ovens in Catering Combination ovens can use dry heat, fan driven heat and steam to ensure the combi-oven is the most versatile and flexible piece of equipment any commercial kitchen has. If you need your kitchen to step up a gear and be as professional as it can be, a combi-oven is essential. When it comes to mass catering, there's always a danger of over cooking, especially when it comes to roasts. If you want to make sure your Sunday lunches are ones to remember, using a combi-oven to cook the joint with steam is one way of helping to retain the meat's tenderness and moistness as steam won't dry out the meat. Steaming fish in combi-ovens is another way of helping to retain its delicate flavours. Using combi-ovens correctly can help maximise the food you serve – whether it be steaming instead of boiling vegetables to retain maximum flavour, or using the fan oven function to ensure an even baking process. Commercial Kitchens Rely on Combi-Ovens But the big benefit of combi-ovens for restaurants who can't judge whether they'll be getting a massive influx of customers is its ability to rapidly bring pre-cooked, chilled food to serving temperature. Kitchens without combi-ovens may be forced to keep food hot for long periods of time in very hot ovens, which invariably impacts on the quality of the food served. Combi-ovens are ideal for those commercial kitchens that need to handle huge quantities of food at the same time, such as banqueting. But you don't need to be a massive operation to benefit from combi-ovens, the combi-oven comes in a range of sizes to suit your needs. Find Combi Ovens at Caterquip Caterquip UK Ltd is a great place to find all your essential catering equipment at affordable prices. We stock reconditioned, second hand and used catering equipment that is perfect for any business. We can assure you that our excellent products will do just what they are supposed to, at a fraction of the cost of what you may pay for brand new equipment. Take a look at our website today and see what we have to offer. Our knowledgeable staff will be able to help you find the right products for your business. Call 01733 777 778 or send an email to info@caterquip.co.uk