Posted on 20th Dec 2010 @ 3:53 PM

Commercial kitchens need to keep an eye on several important things, including costs and hygiene. A catering business that fails to manage these two elements may find itself in real difficulty quite quickly. That's why combi ovens are becoming increasingly popular with commercial kitchen owners and chefs who want to ensure that they produce the best possible food in hygienic surroundings and at a competitive cost.

How combi ovens can help your business

Combi ovens work by combining several cooking methods in a single unit. Much like good quality domestic ovens, you can choose from a variety of settings depending on what you're cooking and how. The big difference between commercial combi ovens and domestic ovens is the size and capability. When you're catering for large numbers on a regular basis, you need a reliable cooking system that lets you provide a varied menu that's well cooked and complies with food quality standards. Combi ovens give you:

• Varied cooking – from dry roasting to steaming, you can use combi ovens no matter what you're cooking. Efficient cooking mechanisms allow you to produce the best results each time you cook – and can even let you roast meat on one level whilst steaming vegetables on another.

• Space saving – combi ovens are designed to take up as little floor space as possible, whilst giving you a greater number of cooking shelves. By designing ovens that come up to eye level, manufacturers can help you to maximise the space in your kitchen – leaving room for other appliances or for important preparation areas.

• Cost-saving – the efficiency of the cooking methods used by combi ovens means that your oven should be more energy efficient than standard commercial ovens. When you're looking at ways to keep your overheads down, it makes sense to investigate the cost-saving opportunities that combi ovens bring.

• Hygiene – combi ovens are made by people who understand the pressures of the commercial kitchen. Hygiene is incredibly important in food preparation and cooking, and ovens need to function efficiently and be easy to clean. Combi ovens are designed to be kept clean with the minimum amount of hassle, saving time and ensuring that you can keep your kitchen's high hygienic standards.

If you're thinking of investing in a combi oven for your commercial kitchen, why not see how you can save money by looking at our stock of reconditioned combi ovens?

Looking for combi ovens? Caterquip can help

Caterquip UK Ltd has a huge stock of reconditioned catering equipment, including combi ovens. All the reconditioned catering equipment is serviced, tested, cleaned and re-tested as new. For a professional, knowledgeable service, with peace of mind warranties, order combi ovens from Caterquip. Caterquip can source equipment to order and have an excellent national reputation within the catering industry. Call 01733 777 778 or email: info@caterquip.co.uk.