Feed the Beast: A Holiday Feast with the Middleby Marshall CTX Oven

The holiday season is all about indulging in delicious meals and making memories with family and friends. For foodservice operators, the demand for exceptional holiday menus is an opportunity to impress. With the Middleby Marshall CTX oven, crafting a memorable meal doesn’t have to be a complicated process. Chef Andrew Ostrowski, Regional VP of Sales and Culinary at Middleby, shares how he uses the CTX to prepare an entire holiday meal — all in one pass.

“At my house, the holiday centerpiece is a perfectly cooked, bone-in sous vide ribeye,” says Chef Andrew. Along with the ribeye, his menu includes a variety of festive favorites: bread pudding, roasted fingerling potatoes, assorted mushrooms with cracked pepper and chilies, and asparagus with a zesty Hollandaise sauce. While the Middleby Marshall CTX oven is ideal for various applications like baking and seafood, putting it to work during the holidays can be a major time saver.

Streamline Prep with One Middleby Marshall CTX Oven

The CTX oven’s ability to handle multiple dishes simultaneously is key to streamlining holiday prep. “What’s fantastic about the CTX is that I can put all these items in together,” Chef Andrew explains.

With four independently controlled heat zones and split-belt technology, the Middleby Marshall CTX delivers consistent results, no matter what’s on the menu. Because some menu items, like bread pudding, take longer to cook, it’s possible to feed dessert into the oven to begin the process. Once the bread pudding is underway, it’s time for the main event. “The CTX’s automated process ensures my ribeye, veggies, and potatoes are all cooked to perfection at once.”

The CTX’s versatility doesn’t just simplify timing — it guarantees precision. Chef Andrew highlights the oven’s ability to sear the ribeye, roast the fingerling potatoes, and bring out the flavors of the mushrooms and asparagus, all while maintaining the perfect temperature for each. “I love how the CTX can handle different textures and flavors without any compromise,” he says.

And for that finishing touch? “We dress the steak with blue cheese, pickled red onions, and a sprinkle of Maldon salt,” Chef Andrew adds. For an unexpected twist, he serves the ribeye with kimchi, adding a tangy, crunchy element that elevates the dish.

Additional Benefits of the Middleby Marshall CTX Oven

Beyond its cooking power, the CTX offers peace of mind through IoT connectivity as part of the Open Kitchen platform from Powerhouse Dynamics. “The real-time monitoring allows operators to stay on top of every aspect of the cooking process, even when juggling multiple dishes,” Chef Andrew notes. This makes it a reliable investment, ensuring kitchen staff consistently delivers great results, even during the busiest holiday rush.

Ready to deliver great holiday meals as efficiently as possible? Explore the endless possibilities of the Middleby Marshall CTX Oven.