RATIONAL cooking systems the iCombi Pro combi steamer and iVario advanced bratt pan are designed to cook food quickly and evenly, reducing waiting times for customers. In a chip shop setting, where speed is often crucial during peak hours, this can help streamline operations and serve more customers efficiently. Their versatility means they can be used to cook a wide variety of dishes beyond just fish and chips and their various installation options mean they can be easily integrated to adapt to different workflows, allowing chip shops to expand their menu offerings without needing additional cooking equipment. The iCombi Pro and iVario are compact yet powerful, allowing chip shops to maximise their kitchen space which is often at a premium. At their Fulham location, Kennedy’s of London have embraced innovation by replacing traditional deep fat fryers and standard appliances with two iVario and one iCombi Pro combi-steamer. The iVario Pro is adept at deep fat frying and preparing sauces and pie fillings, while the iCombi Pro 61E excels in grilling, baking, and steaming. This transformation has resulted in a contemporary kitchen equipped to handle diverse cooking processes, offering numerous advantages. “Installing gas ranges in a built-up area like London can get pretty complicated,” says Alan Richardson, Owner of fish wholesalers, Zampa Fish. “You need a lot of extraction and an interlock system. RATIONAL systems allow us to deep fry and perform the same functions as a range without having to deal with that. It’s a cleaner and neater way of delivering the fish and chips customers love.” Fundamentally, Kennedy’s remains a traditional fish and chip shop, maintaining the ability to serve crispy deep-fried fish and chips. The RATIONAL iVario has effortlessly outperformed conventional fryers, ensuring the quality of the product remains uncompromised. The iVario Pro excels in delivering the authentic deep-frying experience crucial for producing great quality fish and chips, all without the drawbacks associated with traditional equipment. Overall, integrating RATIONAL cooking systems into chip shop kitchens can lead to improved efficiency, consistency, and customer satisfaction, ultimately benefiting the business as a whole. Join RATIONAL at a nearby location to you for an iCombi Pro Live or iVario Live event, expertly conducted by RATIONAL chefs www.rational-online.com/en_gb/see-for-yourself/rational-live-events/ 

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