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Guide to Products: Cook & Hold Ovens

September 17, 2024

Guide to Products:
Cook & Hold Ovens

The Basics

Cook and hold ovens allow operators to prepare large batches of food, then hold the food at safe temperatures until serving time.

Quick Fact

These units blend convection heat and radiant energy to cook slowly, typically between four and twelve hours. The slow cooking process reduces product shrinkage which increases product yields.

Cleaning and Maintaining

A few common-sense steps can help operators keep their cook and hold ovens running.

Labor-Free Cook & Hold ovens

Tight margins call for equipment with built-in ROI. Your extra hands in the kitchen, Cook & Hold ovens by Alto-Shaam provide overnight low-temperature cooking that is labor free. Boost savings further with low energy usage, high yields and reduced waste.

Did You Know…

The holding settings keep food between 140 degrees F and 160 degrees F, which prohibits bacterial growth.

Choosing a Cook and Hold

Because there are several types of cook-and-hold ovens, operators should first consider the applications prior to choosing a unit.

By the Way...

This equipment is popular for caterers and banquet halls, as well as operations that want a “low-and-slow” option.

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Browse a broad range of ovens below including combi, deck, cook and hold, microwave and convection.

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Guide to Products: Cook & Hold Ovens

Guide to Products:
Cook & Hold Ovens

The Basics

Quick Fact

Cleaning and Maintaining

Did You Know…

Choosing a Cook and Hold

By the Way...

Browse Products

Wasserstrom Buys Breckenridge

TriMark Opens Pittsburgh Showroom

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