Dark Kitchen Intelligent Space-saving Combi Oven

Once you know the rules.

You leave the game as the winner.

They are shooting up like mushrooms and they are the new stars in the gastronomy sky, known for innovation and flexibility. Ghost Kitchen, Dark Kitchen, Cloud Kitchen. The data-driven revolution in the F&B sector.

One that relies on very down-to-earth craftsmanship: cooking. Because here, too, if you don’t deliver quality, you’ve lost before you start. And cannot win. Because the rule is: The menu must be specially designed for delivery, must be easy to realize and able to react quickly to trends. With a plan, a concept, knowledge and intelligent technology, everyone leaves the pitch as a winner.

Staying ahead of the game. Rules, strategies, moves – RATIONAL offers everything from one source. For Ghost Kitchen, Dark Kitchen, Cloud Kitchen.

Food concept

You have a brand, an idea, recipes. Now all you need is help with the preparation? Will do. With one or more cooking systems.

Production concept

Size of the kitchen? Staff employed? How many brands? Production volumes? Technical requirements? This and other factors will determine the production concept. For one or more locations.

Implementation concept

The number of workplaces and meals, work processes and other factors determine the kitchen design. International specialists support and optimise your kitchen design so that you have a briefing for the kitchen planner.

Training concept

Standardisation, operation of the cooking systems, optimised production processes – the RATIONAL training concepts are tailored to your individual needs. And RATIONAL specialist will coach your team.

Operational support

RATIONAL works with certified service partners around the world, who also provide maintenance services, to provide quick assistance. To keep your cooking systems operational for as long as you need them.

One or more locations? Production and satellite kitchens? Under or over 2,000 meals a day? Specialists on site or not? Asian, European or American cuisine? Or everything together and parallel? Own brand or licensed brands? All these are introductory questions that have only one goal: To make your kitchens and thus your production as flexible and efficient as possible.

A detailed layout of a ghost kitchen, showing designated areas for various food stations like Thai, subs, kebabs, steaks, and chicken, along with supporting spaces like wash-up and dispatch.

Need for speed

Delivery service breathes solely from speed. Whether cooking or in distribution. That is why it is important that the distances between the individual stations are short and easy.

All from one kitchen

With the right kitchen design, different brands can be served with different dishes from one kitchen. Efficient and in high quality.

Optimum workflows

Workstations are divided according to the type of preparation, so that everyone has the cooking systems they need. iCombi Pro. iVario. Separate. Together. With or without other cooking appliances.

Less space

Because RATIONAL cooking systems can cook, fry, bake, deep-fry and much more, they save a lot of other equipment. And therefore a lot of money. And lots of space.

Flexibility

What is in today is out tomorrow. That's why the menu (and perhaps the brand) has to change regularly. But not the kitchen. Because RATIONAL cooking systems adapt to the recipes and make the kitchen extremely flexible.

iCombi Pro
Forget space-consuming cooking appliances and let the iCombi Pro do the work.

iVario Pro
Looks like a tilting pan, but it can do so much more: Boiling, frying, deep-frying and pressure cooking - the iVario Pro replaces virtually all conventional cooking appliances.

A close-up of the iCombi Pro oven featuring a digital control panel and transparent door showcasing the interior.

Easy operation

The new intuitive operating concept runs through the production process with visual imagery, logical work steps and clear, interactive instructions. So that everyone can work error-free from the start.

Consistency

The desired result. Over and over again. At the touch of a button. Thanks to its intelligent cooking paths, the iCombi Pro does this reliably.

Minimum space, maximum flexibility

Is the food concept changing? Then the iCombi Pro will also change. Simply send new recipes to all units and work can continue.

ENERGY STAR® partner

The key value is energy-efficiency. This is why the iCombi Pro has been tested by the strictest certification programme.

Fast food production

Scrambled eggs, sausages and grilled tomatoes e.g. - food products that can be cooked at the same time in the iCombi Pro, using the same cooking method. Delivers efficiency, saves time.

Ultrafast cleaning

A clean unit in approx. 12 minutes, this can only be done by the iCombi Pro. Even the standard clean saves 50%* in time and cleaner. Stay clean, less downtime, more productive time.

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HACCP

Play it safe: The iCombi Pro meets international standards in terms of hygiene. Everything is documented. To keep your mind at ease.

An image of the Rational iVario Pro cooking appliance, showcasing its dual compartments, control panel, and open lid to display the interior.

Efficiency

The patented iZoneControl turns one pan into multiple iVario units. For different foods at the same time. For more freedom. For more efficiency.

High flexibility

Asian today, Latin American tomorrow. And yet the iVario remains in the kitchen. Because all it needs are the new recipes and it's ready to go.

Powerful

The iVarioBoost heating system combines power, speed and precision. The reserve capacity and precise heat distribution over the entire surface ensures that the cooking process for searing meat and delicate foods runs perfectly.

Easy to use

Simple, logical and efficient. This makes working with the iVario Pro not only effortless, but also fun. From the very start.

Best working conditions

The iVario Pro makes the kitchen ergonomic, labour-saving, safe and efficient. Good for wellbeing and improved working methods.

Desired result without supervision

Thanks to the built-in cooking intelligence iCookingSuite, it can do it all. Nothing sticks and nothing boils over. Also the iVario Pro will only alert you when you are really needed. For cooking results exactly as you require.

Service concept.

Nobody can afford failure. That’s why RATIONAL works worldwide with certified service partners who are quickly on the spot should the worst happen. And offer you tailor made maintenance and service packages.

From CAPEX to OPEX – Leasing & Financing.

In selected countries RATIONAL works together with international financing experts to offer you attractive leasing models. Each offer is individual. Each offer is tailored precisely to your wishes and needs.

Sustainability protects resources and saves money: Energy-efficient production and logistics, new standards in energy-saving and recycling of old units are a given at RATIONAL. Equally, sustainability is just as much of a given with the iCombi Pro and iVario Pro in your kitchen: Compared to conventional kitchen appliances, you save energy. You have a lower cost of goods. Less over-production. And also cook more healthily.

For the sake of the environment. You can cook healthily whilst maintaining an environmental balance.

Up to 70 % lower energy costs*

Short preheating times eliminate the need for standby mode. Rolling loads with the iProductionManager in the iCombi Pro, zoned heating of the pan with iZoneControl in the iVario Pro also save energy.

Less working time*

It eliminates the need for routine tasks such as turning, checking and readjustment. Ultrafast cleaning in the iCombi Pro and super easy cleaning in the iVario Pro save time. Makes 1–2 hours of extra free time per day.

30 % less space requirement*

Together, the iCombi Pro and iVario Pro replace approx. 90% of conventional cooking equipment. So out with the tilting pan, boiling pan and deep-fat fryer – and in with freedom of movement. Or additional shop space.

Up to 25 % less consumption of raw materials*

The iCombi Pro sensitively adjusts its cooking processes which reduces weight and cutting loss. Nothing burns in the iVario Pro, and nothing boils over. This results in almost no loss at all. Together, this makes up to 25 % less consumption of raw materials.

Ghost Kitchen.

Once you know the rules.

Everything you need.

If you can imagine it.

Business consulting and support

The revolution starts.

Whatever you have in mind.

All-round care.