When it comes to choosing the right commercial oven for your school kitchen, you’ll want to consider everything from energy savings to cooking efficiency, as well as the number of students you’ve got to feed every day.
So what are your options? And which is best for your school?
What type of oven do you need?
Commercial ovens include combi, convection and range models, all designed to offer different benefits, for different needs.
Combination ovens
As their name suggests, combi ovens use the fan-heating reliability of convection ovens, combined with the power of steam. This makes them a versatile, all-in-one option for steaming, frying, baking and braising.
Convection ovens
A more traditional and compact appliance, convection ovens distribute heat throughout the oven to make sure food is heated evenly on every shelf. Tried and trusted, convention is often the first choice of restaurants and caterers alike.
Range ovens
Combining hob points and oven-cooking power, the range oven is a true workhorse, handling almost every cooking method a commercial kitchen could need. Their dual functionality and large internal space make them a space-saving two-in-one option.
Pizza ovens
While they’re known for cooking everyone’s favourite, pizza ovens can also cook anything from garlic bread to lasagne and healthier options like jacket potatoes, making them ideal for high volume, consistent cooking.
Considering capacity and space
The sensible place to start is to weigh up the number of students you’re feeding, and the volume of meals you’re serving each day. For bigger student populations, you’ll need larger-capacity ovens, while smaller schools are likely to be better off choosing compact models that still produce enough food, while also saving space and energy.
Efficiency that saves money
When it comes to choosing between gas and electric, you have another set of pros and cons to weigh, depending on your goals. Our Bratt pan buying guide covers some of these questions. But don’t forget that whatever you choose for your kitchen, upgrading to JLA’s Energy Star-rated models will also help you reduce your carbon footprint – and your utility bills.
Simple to use, easy to maintain
All of JLA’s ovens are designed to meet the demands of busy school kitchens, with user-friendly controls and features that help staff get things done faster. We’ll also take care of installation, cleaning advice, and ongoing maintenance to keep things running smoothly.
Safety and compliance
You already know food safety isn’t optional, so it’s reassuring to know that JLA’s commercial ovens are built to meet all relevant safety regulations and give you peace of mind that your kitchen’s all-important hygiene is being maintained.
Brands you can trust
JLA supplies commercial ovens from some of the world’s most reliable names, including Hobart, MKN, Falcon and Lincat. These well-regarded brands promise quality and efficiency over a long life cycle. And thanks to Total Care, our unique, all-inclusive equipment and service package, you can invest in your kitchen with nothing to pay upfront, free installation, and inclusive servicing and repairs, all for a simple monthly fee.
Want advice on the right commercial oven for your school? We’re always here to help – simply contact us today.
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- An overview on how JLA can help the education sector
- Sustainability and ESG
- Laundry, catering, HVAC and fire safety products
- Digital support
- Network of engineers
- Purchase options, including Total Care
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