Posted on 20th Dec 2010 @ 3:55 PM

Combi ovens can be used in conjunction with blast chillers in order to cater to really large numbers. Combi ovens with blast chillers allow cooks to precook food but suspend the food at the point where it is freshly made. The cook, chill, and regenerate process can allow catering establishments to cook for large numbers, simplifying the workload, increasing efficiency, and removing the risk of disasters in the kitchen when chefs are cooking in vast quantities under great pressure.

Combi Ovens: Heat, Chill and Recondition

With the right equipment, a kitchen can be transformed, helping small operations step up a gear. And it needn't cost the earth thanks to the reliability of reconditioned catering equipment, allowing establishments to buy affordable, high quality combi-ovens and blast chillers. By cooking food in a combi-oven and blast chilling it in a blast chiller, chefs retain the nutritional qualities of the food by lowering the temperature quickly and safely. Then, when ready to serve the food is 'regenerated' in the combi-oven. It may sound like something from Dr Who, but this way of cooking offers a flexible approach to kitchens who need to service food fast to a large number of customers. Conference centres, big hotels and gastro-pubs for example have all embraced combi-ovens and blast chillers. And smaller outfits who want to deliver flexible multiple portions fast are also turning to the combi-ovens/ blast chillers for faster results. The fact combi-ovens are available at affordable prices from reconditioned catering equipment suppliers means more caterers of all sizes are benefiting from cook-chill systems.

Cook and Chill: Improving Service and Efficiency

Cook and chill systems are popular with smaller outfits as they reduce the pressure at service time, allowing them to offer more choice and better quality food. Combi-ovens also offer multi-functional cooking facilities, that also offers solutions to kitchens tight on space. Combi-ovens mean they can still offer a wide variety of cooking methods, using just one oven.

Chefs know that preparation, organisation and efficiency are crucial in any kitchen – which is why combi-ovens are such a crucial piece of catering equipment.

Looking for Combi-Ovens? Caterquip can Help

Caterquip are specialists in high quality, professional reconditioned catering equipment, including combi-ovens. Here's an example of a combi-oven/ blast chiller equipment currently in stock:

A stunning 2007 Electrolux Air-O-Steam Electric 20 Grid Combi with an equally immaculate 2007 Electrolux Air-O-Chill 35 kg Blast Chiller. This instantly gives the chef a cook and chill solution in one fantastic value for money purchase. Individually, the oven is priced at £6995.00 and the blast chiller £4150.00. This bundle option is priced at £9995.00 + VAT saving you £1150.00 instantly.

Caterquip UK Ltd has been established since 1996. We specialise in the supply of quality brand named used and reconditioned catering equipment. We pride ourselves on our ability to source catering equipment - often to order - and have many satisfied customers UK wide. We have an excellent national reputation within the catering industry and our key focus is on the provision of quality reconditioned catering equipment and service. 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?