The perfect solution for the post-pandemic kitchen

An evolving world of foodservice requires an evolving kitchen. For many chefs, cooks, and restaurateurs, conventional appliances and equipment no longer cut the mustard. In an industry constantly facing new challenges, time and money are resources nobody can afford to waste. The wide range of commercial foodservice facilities may have different customers and different menus, […]

Rational manufactures its millionth combi oven

Press Release Rational, the leading manufacturer of combi technology, is pleased to announce it has achieved an important production milestone and manufactured one million combi ovens. The one millionth unit will embark on a world tour before installation at the original Hofbräuhaus in Munich, Germany. Hundreds of Rational SelfCookingCenter combi-steamers leave the Rational factory in […]

Chefs from Coast to Coast: Rational Canada grows team

Press Release Rational Canada, the leading manufacturer of combi oven technology, has expanded its salesforce to seventeen professionals working across Canada. The increase in headcount is due to growing market demand. . “Commercial kitchens in Canada are facing a number of challenges as rising labour costs put pressure on profit margins,” shares Louis-Philippe Audette, president, and […]

Rational launches new recirculating hood portfolio

Press Release Rational, the leading manufacturer of combi-steamer technology, announced the launch of the new UltraVent and UltraVent Plus recirculating hoods for SelfCookingCenter models 61/101 and 62/102. The UltraVent absorbs and dissipates steam, and the UltraVent Plus adds special filters that capture grease and smoke that occur during grilling and roasting. Equipped with the appropriate […]

Producing more with less: an easy task for a combi-steamer

Press release Local cuisine is all the rage and traditional dishes are popping up on menus across Canada. Unfortunately, many of these dishes require time-consuming, expensive and wasteful cooking techniques, which also require a lot of manpower. With labor wages on the rise, this creates a major challenge. This is why more and more restaurant […]

Rational North America reports remarkable growth for 2017, capturing 45 per cent market share

Press release Rational North America, the leading manufacturer of combi technology, has announced its full-year 2017 results after a year of record growth and product launches. The company continued its successful performance, generating a 26 per cent increase in year over year growth and capturing 45 per cent market share within the combi oven category. […]

Small hood, big impact: The RATIONAL condensation hood UltraVent Plus XS ensures good air quality in the front cooking area

Press release The range of accessories for the smallest Rational combi-steamer, the SelfCookingCenter XS, has grown again. Since August, the tried and tested Ultravent Plus condensation hood is been available for unit sizes XS Mod. 6 ⅔. This means that even grilling and pan frying in the front cooking area is possible without the inconvenient […]

RATIONAL ConnectedCooking: The most cutting-edge networking solution for professional kitchens goes online

Press release Starting now, RATIONAL customers have access to the world’s most state-of-the-art networking solution for professional kitchens: ConnectedCooking. Networking RATIONAL units opens up numerous possibilities for making everyday kitchen work safer, simpler, and more convenient. Chain operations can also manage all connected units centrally and control production processes effectively. With ConnectedCooking, RATIONAL has expanded […]

RATIONAL launches the next generation SelfCookingCenter; advanced features and a new XS size offer maximum benefit to Canadian chefs

Press release The combi oven market leader ups its game with the introduction of faster, smaller and more efficient units Chefs in commercial kitchens across Canada have welcomed RATIONAL’s newest enhancements to their market-leading SelfCookingCenter line of combi ovens, which made its debut on October 19th in Toronto. The next generation of RATIONAL units includes […]