5 Types Of Commercial Ovens You Need To Know Before Buying?

Over the past couple of years, ovens have become a requirement in all types of cooking. Almost everyone has had a certain degree of experience of using an oven at one point in their lives. Whether it may be at home, in an apartment, while working at a restaurant, or even a commercial kitchen. A lot of us who are aware of using an oven would think operating the machine is quite simple and straightforward. After all, all you need to do is set the temperature, start the timer, position your food on the rack and wait until it is fully cooked through.

However, while ovens are usually very easy to operate they can be quite complex devices that come with a diverse array of choices, types, and functions. Purchasing the right kind of oven for your establishment can be a bit challenging, and if you buy the wrong piece of equipment whilst being uninformed it can leave your eatery in helpless circumstances until you are able to find a replacement. 

This article will go over all you need to know about some of the different types of commercial ovens for you to choose from and incorporate into your kitchen. From commercial rack ovens and deck ovens to convection and combi ovens, we will go over them all. 

Deck Ovens

Deck ovens differ from traditional standard ovens, in these ovens, the bottom of the unit is mostly lined with a deck or a heavy stone shelf. The food is placed on the stone shelf directly and is cooked as the stone is heated. Deck ovens are ideal for commercial kitchens and purposes for when you wish to produce a large quantity of breed-specific projects. Stone decks provide your food with a traditional ‘hearth’ vibe, something that other ovens cannot achieve. 

Convection Ovens

Convection ovens are quite similar to the simplest of all ovens which is the standard/radiant ovens. However, one major thing that does set it apart is air circulation. These ovens come with fans installed within the appliance’s body which regulates warm air thoroughly throughout the oven. The air circulation calls for faster-cooked food more evenly and at temperatures lower than the traditional standard ovens. 

Combi Ovens 

Combination ovens, also known as combi ovens, are the perfect example of multitasking. With this machine, you get multiple cooking functions for the price one. These ovens combine steam oven and convection oven technology allowing you to poach, bake, braise, steam, and do more for your food, cooking it up to 20% faster than convection standard ovens.

Pizza Ovens

These ovens are ideal for when you wish to create the best-tasting pizza ever. It saves you a lot of time on preheating and happens to be a lot more energy-efficient. Great pizza begins by investing in top-quality pizza ovens. 

Rack Ovens

Rack ovens are known to cook food a lot faster and more consistently. The baking chamber is surrounded by an even distribution of heat as a result of low-velocity fans spreading out the hot air evenly. The steady rotation also makes sure your food gets an even bake from the front and the back.

Follow this simple guide on choosing the right commercial oven for your kitchen, we bet you will be able to find one just the way you need in no time!