Guide to Rapid Cook Ventless Ovens

Commercial foodservice operations are often judged by two important factors: quality food and quick service. In many cases, these two concepts are at odds with one another, with conventional wisdom saying the faster a meal is prepared, the lower the quality (and vice versa). The reality, though, is achieving quality and maintaining fast service can be complimentary. 

How?

It all starts with foodservice equipment and modern cooking innovations, particularly with the introduction of high speed ovens pioneered by manufacturers like TurboChef. These ovens have essentially created a new category of cooking methods, enabling chefs to create wide-ranging menus with minimal space requirements. But what are the different types of rapid cook ovens? Why should an operator select one over the other? And how can rapid cook ventless ovens provide even more benefits?

The Basics of Rapid Cooking

Rapid cooking can drastically reduce the time it takes to prepare menu items. A high-speed, rapid cook oven can deliver cooked food in half the time of a traditional oven. This allows operators to scale up food production in shorter periods of time, potentially doubling their revenue.

Rapid cook ovens offer versatility not only in their quick cooking capabilities but also in where they can be installed. These ovens can accommodate the needs of any operation. Many high speed ovens can be placed conveniently on the countertop, while other freestanding models are designed to fit in a reduced footprint.

Finally, rapid cook ovens are ventless. They do not require expensive HVAC installations or maintenance programs. They provide ventless capabilities without sacrificing menu diversity or food quality.

Tips for Selecting a Rapid Cook Ventless Oven

The process of selecting a rapid cook ventless oven begins with evaluating the cooking equipment in use and identifying current needs, such as requiring more speed and throughput. Menu considerations are certainly important for both current menu expectations and future changes. Logistics will determine freestanding or countertop options.

There are multiple types of rapid cook ovens. TurboChef offers rapid cooking capabilities that include high-speed conveyor ovens, high-speed convection, superior rapid cook technology, and even an oven that provides all three. Whether the goal is to mitigate labor challenges to increase throughput or to reduce waste and lower energy costs, there’s a rapid cook oven that can help operators meet those objectives.

The challenge many in the industry face is knowing which oven will help solve those challenges. To help, Middleby partnered with the team at TurboChef to create the ultimate rapid cook ventless oven selector. We invite you to walk through this short, comprehensive guide, spend a few minutes answering the important questions, and based on your answers, we’ll provide you with the rapid cook ventless oven options that are ideal for your needs.