Posted on 20th Dec 2010 @ 3:49 PM

Combi-ovens are multi-functional ovens that can help kitchens maximise their efficiency. As the credit crunch continues to bite, more pubs, restaurants and commercial catering companies are having to find ways to keep their overheads at a minimum. For some, they could be forced to reduce staff. So how do you maintain quality and service? Investing in the right kitchen equipment is crucial. Like any industry, if you have equipment that helps improve efficiency, you can improve your time management and profit margins over time. Investing in combi-ovens could help caterers produce a larger volume of food, without compromising on quality. Combi-ovens: Crucial As well as kitchens that have to meet mass demand, combi-ovens are ideal for small catering establishments too. Combi-ovens give chefs the flexibility they need to ensure the food they deliver is always at its best. There's no point investing in the best ingredients if it's then ruined by an inadequate cooking process. Combi-ovens offer a variety of cooking processes in one piece of equipment so you are able to offer choice and range in your menu. Although combi-ovens may look more complicated than regular ovens, like any piece of equipment, with training and practice it will soon become not just routine, but an essential part of any commercial kitchen. Commercial Kitchens – Get the Equipment Right Because combi-ovens are such a crucial part of a commercial kitchen, it's important caterers look after their combi-ovens. In one day, a combi oven can roast chickens, steam fish and bake bread. The versatility of combi-ovens means its crucial to keep the ovens clean to avoid flavours infecting each other. Mot combi-ovens have self cleaning mechanisms so this isn't a chore. Caring for kitchen equipment is the best way to ensure it lasts for longer and works at its best. Chefs may be known for their volatile tempers, but door slamming is a no-no. Door seals can over time be damaged – ensuring catering staff treat combi-ovens with respect will help. Combi-ovens are designed to be durable, which is why the equipment has been referred to as the 'workhorse' of a kitchen. Even so, commercial kitchens who rely and depend on combi-ovens should have a service contract and engineer at hand. Buy 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