"It's a Game Changer" – How the iVario Pro is Making Life Easier in the Lyreco Kitchen

Running a kitchen that feeds 600 people a day is no walk in the park — but Chef Jimmy Worrall, Chef Manager at Lyreco UK, has it down to a fine art. With support from the team at Blue Apple Catering and a little help from the RATIONAL iVario Pro, Jimmy’s been able to seriously level up how things run in his kitchen.

“We do breakfast, two hot main dishes at lunch, and buffets for team meetings — the variety is huge,” says Jimmy. “The iVario helps us keep up the quality while making the whole operation run smoother.”

For those who haven’t come across it yet, the iVario Pro isn’t just a fancy bit of kit — it’s a serious multitasker. It replaces bratt pans, kettles, deep fryers, and even pressure cookers. Whether it’s stir-fries, stews, sauces or pasta, Jimmy and his team use the iVario for just about everything.

“We needed something more powerful than a wok or frying pan, something with the space and speed to cook in bulk,” he explains. “It’s a brilliant bit of equipment. I’d highly recommend it.”

The pressure cooking function gets a special shoutout too:
“I cook curry every Thursday in the iVario. It handles 10 kilos of chicken in 20 minutes — and the flavour is spot on. You just wouldn’t get that on a stove.”

It’s not just about the food, though — the iVario has brought real-time savings and efficiency to the kitchen too.
“We're probably using 60% less gas now,” Jimmy says. “And it’s helped us avoid hiring extra staff. It’s that efficient and that easy to train people on.”

When asked to sum it up, Jimmy puts it simply:
“The iVario is night and day compared to what we were using before. It’s faster, it’s smarter, and it gives us a better finish.”

If you’re looking for something that can take the pressure off your kitchen team while boosting the quality of what you serve — the iVario might just be worth a look.