Based in Mitton near Whalley, Lancashire, Breda Murphy Food Services delivers award-winning, handcrafted British and Irish meals that are made with fresh, local ingredients, as well as a variety of delicious desserts and cakes. Available for home delivery and from their on-site deli, these dishes are designed with nourishment and quality in mind. “We’ve created a menu of over 25 restaurant-quality ready meals for people to enjoy in their own home”, Breda says.
Customers are often delighted with the quality. “People were amazed when they're taking home a ready meal in a tray, that they actually feel as if they were in a Breda Murphy’s restaurant,” Breda explains. “There's no way I could achieve that without the iVario Pro.”
Before investing in the Rational iVario Pro technologically advanced bratt pan. Breda’s kitchen relied on two six-ring burners. “The logistics were absolutely dreadful. You have to be passionate to keep going,” she recalls. “We needed something that could handle large volumes, allow us to grow, and keep our menu varied.”
A recommendation from a fellow chef led Breda to the iVario cooking system. “I spent a few hours seeing it in action and thought, I have to have this.” The impact was immediate. “To go from pots and pans and a huge mess to one piece of equipment that can poach, fry, braise, hold, pressure cook - it’s paid for itself in 18 months.”
Consistency is key. “If you buy from us today and again tomorrow, it needs to be the same. You’re only ever as good as your last meal.” With the iVario, production has quadrupled to 600–700 units daily. “We used to cook 10 kilos of meat using 12 rings and 10 pans. Now we do 40 kilos at a time, six days a week.”
As a result, efficiency has soared. “No more carrying pots or sky-high energy bills. Cleaning is simple, hose it out and start again.” For Breda, the iVario is more than a tool. “It’s a companion that works as hard as you do. We couldn’t go back now. The fact we’re thinking of getting another one says it all.”
With the Rational iVario Pro, Breda Murphy Food Services has transformed its kitchen - boosting output, cutting costs, and delivering consistent, restaurant-quality meals to homes across Lancashire.
