Less energy consumption, more efficiency with Rational

Innovation and efficiency characterise Rational, the inventor of the combi steamer. For more than 50 years, their versatile products have been the helping hand for chefs. Through technological advancements, Rational today responds to various problems that catering businesses are scratching their heads over. "We offer an answer to staff shortages and save you time, space and energy," says Bart Ysebaert, managing director of Rational. 

From breakfast to dinner 

Baking a croissant, cooking a piece of meat and steaming vegetables at the same time? The iCombi Pro allows frequent and varied use throughout the day. "From breakfast to lunch to dinner, for mise-en-place and during a busy service: a combi steamer runs for the whole day. That versatility makes the appliance useful for large and smaller catering businesses," emphasises Bart Ysebaert, managing director of Rational. "The appliance consists of several drawers that allow simultaneous preparation, always on point and without any taste transfer."

Solving staffing needs 

That the hospitality sector is groaning under staff shortages is no longer necessary. Many businesses rely on job students and flexis. But they are not always employable because they do not know the tricks of the trade sufficiently well. "Do you have an iCombi Pro? Then a new job student can walk in at 7.30 a.m. and serve breakfast at 8 a.m. without any problems," Bart says confidently. 

The pre-programmed settings and an intuitive operating concept with clear pictograms and logical working steps allow anyone to get started with it, without making mistakes. "You can be one hundred per cent confident that the preparations are always of the same quality, even if a job student operates the appliance. Our culinary advisers, former chefs, will set all the settings together with you." 

Multitasker par excellence 

For chefs looking to save time, the Ivario Pro brings relief. This appliance allows simultaneous baking, frying, boiling and deep-frying in a controlled manner. This frees up chefs' hands to spend more time developing new dishes, for example. "Making bouillons or sauces is a time-consuming process. The Ivario Pro does away with this. So you create much more time and space for yourself as a chef," Bart gives as an example.  

Another important time-saver of Rational appliances is the self-cleaning system. In between, an iCombi Pro, for example, goes from dirty to clean in 12 minutes. "After a busy service, you don't stand for hours cleaning: one push of a button and the appliance is ready for use again." 

Seventy per cent less energy consumption 

Rational combines several appliances in one. It goes without saying that hospitality businesses save space this way. It also means that only one appliance consumes energy, reducing consumption by up to seventy per cent. Bart: "The high energy prices are weighing down hospitality businesses. We notice that our customers are more conscious of their consumption. That's why Rational is always a sustainable choice: a lower energy bill and an appliance with a long lifespan."

Visit Rational at Horeca Expo 

Interested parties can visit Rational's stand at the Horeca Expo. Rational's culinary consultants will give continuous demos for passers-by. Those wanting a personalised demo are welcome to visit their cooking theatres. A one-and-a-half-hour session will go into detail about exactly how the appliances can help you and go through the functions from A to Z. Pre-registration is required. This can be done at the e-mail address events@rational.be. 

Monthly instalments possible
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Rational company is launching a term installment plan, possible from €265 per month. This includes a four-year comprehensive warranty and maintenance contract. 

More info can be found at rational.be■