Jo Leech, our Commercial Catering Equipment Specialist, shares the best tips backed by 20+ years of sector experience. In this article, she highlights proven solutions that empower catering teams to deliver quality dining experiences for customers and free-up team time.
For catering teams in hospitality, education and healthcare sectors, having the right equipment at hand can help free up time and quicken the process from kitchen to dining area.
One solution that makes a big difference is combination ovens; they offer a versatile and efficient way to cook meals, making it easier for catering teams to provide food service quickly. With the ability to cook with both heat and steam, combination ovens can produce a wide variety of dishes, from roasted meats to delicate fish and vegetables. With minimal training required, anyone can use the oven confidently.
Here are the key benefits of combi ovens:
Versatility
You can use these ovens to cook a vast range of dishes quickly and efficiently. This is important when customers have different dietary requirements or preferences.
Speed
You can use these ovens to cook a vast range of dishes quickly and efficiently. This is important when customers have different dietary requirements or preferences.
Ease of use
With a tablet-style operating screen and user-friendly design, meal preparation is a breeze. With clear instructions and intuitive controls, catering teams can quickly navigate through settings, adjust temperatures, and set timers. If your teams are experiencing staff shortages, the ease of use provided by combination ovens enables teams to work efficiently and deliver meals promptly.
Cost-effective
Combination ovens are highly efficient; they use both heat and steam to cook food, which can reduce cooking times and energy costs.
Consistent meals
Another advantage of combination ovens is their ability to produce high-quality meals consistently. The technology allows for precise cooking, whether that’s roasting, grilling, boiling or braising, resulting in evenly cooked dishes produced every time. This can also be helpful when you have multiple sites, as the programmes for each dish can be stored and transferred easily, to ensure the same high-quality standards can be met across the business.
By using combination ovens, catering teams across all sectors can ultimately ensure that customers can quickly receive nutritious and tasty meals that meet their individual needs.
We’re here to help.
If you have any commercial equipment needs or to get impartial advice, contact Jo at Joanna.leech@pelicanprocurement.co.uk
