Ventless Commercial Kitchen Equipment
Ventless commercial kitchen equipment refers to catering appliances that produce by-products such as smoke, steam, FOG and odours through cooking processes, however, have been designed specifically so that they can be used without the requirement of an extraction system that exhausts externally, therefore making them ventless cooking appliances.
With commercial kitchens getting smaller and externally vented air systems more expensive, this has resulted in a need for ventless cooking equipment. Ventless cooking technology allows operators to have thriving foodservice operations in traditional locations, including restaurants and cafes, as well as in non-traditional spaces, that would otherwise be impractical or require complicated or expensive extraction systems.
Following the evolution of ventless technology restaurant designers, architects and operators can now consider opportunities made available due to ventless cooking solutions, especially in non-traditional sites - the biggest advantage of using ventless cooking technologies is that you can place a kitchen practically anywhere, without menu limitations.
What used to be impractical is now practical with ventless cooking equipment. Former dead spaces now become functional and create new pockets of revenue as kitchens can be set up anywhere including non-traditional locations, a growing trend in commercial foodservice. Imagine a stadium concessionaire now preparing burgers and fries all under an escalator where it would not be possible to install a traditional ventilation system.
VENTLESS COMMERCIAL KITCHEN APPLIANCES
Middleby Group have been pioneers within the foodservice industry for ventless commercial kitchen equipment. With nearly 300,000 ventless kitchen equipment installations across the globe with all types of cooking equipment including rapid-cook ovens, fryers, combi ovens, griddles and pizza ovens. Middleby ventless technology allows operators to have thriving foodservice operations in traditional locations including restaurants and cafes, as well as in non-tradtional spaces such as historic buildings, kiosks, airports, arenas, grocery stores and convenience stores. Target works closely with Middleby to provide operators with ventless equipment for virtually any restaurant concept or unique site layouts.
Middleby ventless cooking technologies offer operators foodservice solutions that enhance their business, save time, energy and costs. And most important of all, a ventless solution does not compromise quality or cooking consistency. For example, the TurboChef™ ECO rapid-cook oven with a stackable footprint of just 407mm wide by 560mm deep is equal to larger ovens without the space or energy cost requirements.
COST SAVINGS WITH VENTLESS CATERING EQUIPMENT
Designing ventless equipment into a commercial kitchen reduces the initial capital expenditure of expensive HVAC equipment and external air systems, especially in multi-story buildings. Also, the ongoing costs of exhausted heat in the winter and air conditioning in the summer are reduced dramatically, resulting in reduced electric utility bills.
Ventless equipment pays for itself rather quickly due to a reduction in labour, energy and water costs. Combining the cost savings with less food waste, faster cooking times and a consistent end-product makes operators extremely satisfied with the results of their ventless kitchen.
Middleby ventless innovations also make it possible to add more equipment to a smaller space and greatly enhance food preparation. Employees can be easily trained and pre-programming equipment is an option to free up kitchen staff to tackle other tasks instead of constanlty keeping an eye on the equipment.
THE FUTURE IS VENTLESS
The below portfolio of ventless cooking equipment provides the ultimate in kitchen design and flexibility. Essentially, any site could become a possible restaurant venue, even those non-traditional locations with impossible ventilation issues. No longer is the hood location and accommodating an external air systems a priority. In fact, it shouldn’t be considered a limitation at all…
VENTLESS COMBINATION OVENS - LINCAT COMBISLIM HOODINI
In small kitchens size matters, gain maximum flexibility using minimum space with CombiSlim ovens, the smallest combination oven available on the market, with a width measuring only 51.3cm. Ideal for small-scale food production in take-away shops, cafes, service stations, nurseries etc. or for use in satellite kitchens in conjunction with larger combination ovens.
It is small but effective. Despite its small size, CombiSlim has the same features as a large combi oven and are available in 2 sizes, 6 grid and 10 grid that take 1/1 GN containers. The vast range of cooking modes and features meets all your needs and give you room for fine-adjustments. With CombiSlim Touch models using the intuitive touch display SmartTouch® for programming.
The CombiSlim combined with the Hoodini™ ventless hood system enables use in traditional and non-traditional spaces without the need for a ventilation canopy.
The Hoodini™ ventless hood system is the ultimate in ventless hood technology. Combining a catalytic converter with a condensing system, it removes steam, smoke and fumes even when cooking raw proteins.
COMBISLIM TOUCH 1.06 HOODINI
COMBISLIM TOUCH 1.10 HOODINI
VENTLESS GRIDDLE - EVO EVent®
The EVO EVent® ventless griddle, designed for front-of-house cooking for restaurants, sports arenas, cafeterias, convention centres, resorts, grocery stores and food service operators without an overhead extract canopy or ventilation hood - no external ventilation required.
The EVO EVent® 48E includes a high-efficiency electric griddle integrated with a ventilation system that pulls air across the griddle surface through a series of filters including an electrostatic precipitator that removes smoke and grease particulates before exhausting clean air. Additionally, the EVent is equipped with the latest in technology and safety and includes a Buckeye Model BFR-5 Kitchen Mister Automatic Fire Suppression System for commercial cooking applications.
VENTLESS COUNTERTOP ARTISAN STYLE PIZZA OVEN - THE FIRE
The Fire provides an artisan hearth stonebaked-style pizza experience anywhere. Cooking at upto 450°C, the Fire can cook 14-inch fresh dough pizzas in as little as 90 seconds. The oven has a small footprint and is ventless, so it can be placed virtually anywhere without type I or type II ventilation. Also, available for marine applications.
VENTLESS COUNTERTOP FRYER - PERFECT FRY®
Fully automatic and semi-automatic, ventless and odourless countertop fryers. Since 1986 Perfect Fry has been the leading supplier to the foodservice industry for countertop deep frying solutions. The easy to use multifunctional units are ventless and odourless fryers that can bring high quality food out from under the hood space in kitchens. Perfect Fry currently helps sites such as convenience stores, bars and nightclubs, cinemas, bowling alleys, concession stands and more bring a better variety of superior dining options without installing overhead ventilation.
VENTLESS COUNTERTOP RAPID COOK OVENS - TURBOCHEF
TurboChef rapid cook ovens utilise top and/or bottom air impingement assisted by precise bursts of microwave to decrease cook times by more than 80% without compromising quality.
What is Rapid Cooking?
TurboChef ovens feature a combination of two or more heat transfer mechanisms, such as air impingement, microwave, and/or convection, which reduce cook times without compromising quality.
What makes it Ventless?
TurboChef ventless ovens have internal systems for elliminating grease-laden vapour prior to the grease escaping the oven; therefore, the ovens are certified as non-grease emitting appliances.
VENTLESS COUNTERTOP HIGH SPEED OVEN - CIBO
The Cibo ventless high speed oven can produce a wide range of perfectly-cooked food in less than three minutes. The Cibo has the ability to cook, toast and reheat multiple fresh and frozen foods through the use of a combination of three different heat sources - convection, grill and a heated base delivering high speed cooking results. Cibo’s versatility provides a full cooking platform for outlets, enabling introduction and expansion of menus, whilst delivering food of a consistent high quality, quickly, maximising business profits.
As a ventless appliance with it’s small footprint, and running from a 13 Amp plug the Cibo is a perfect high speed oven for businesses that want to quickly and easily introduce a variety of food offerings with minimal capital investment. With 12 pre-set programmes and the capacity for bespoke recipes to be added as and when required, the easy to use oven allows you to get a food offering up and running within minutes.
