Southbend Convection Ovens
Convection ovens offer many benefits over a traditional oven, including more consistency and faster cook times. Southbend makes powerful, reliable convection ovens with more than 100 years of experience in the foodservice industry. More
Southbend Commercial Convection Ovens: What You Need to Know
Southbend is one of the most reliable manufacturers of commercial foodservice equipment in the industry, partly due to the company's 100+ years of experience. Southbend convection ovens provide all manner of helpful features, including 180-degree opening doors, pullout control panels, cook-and-hold functionality, and extra cooking space, without including unnecessary bells and whistles that drive up the price. Different sizes, styles, and utility types ensure every operator can find an oven that matches their needs. For those wanting even more cooking options, Southbend combi ovens provide an injection of steam on top of convection cooking.
Common Questions About Southbend Convection Ovens
Should I choose a gas or electric Southbend convection oven?
While some chefs insist on natural gas to power kitchen equipment, there is little functional difference between a Southbend electric convection oven and its gas-powered counterparts. Food within a convection oven is cooked by hot air, rather than contact with the actual heating element. This means you can choose a Southbend gas convection oven or an electric option depending on the most cost-effective utility at your location.
Propane-powered convection ovens are necessary for some uses because propane tanks are portable, while gas and electricity are more difficult to provide in mobile settings. Food trucks, caterers, and concession stands may need a liquid propane model to provide convection cooking at locations that can't access natural gas or electricity. Liquid propane is generally more expensive than other options, and as such is most beneficial to those who need mobility.
Should I get a Southbend double-stack convection oven?
Double-stack ovens are simply two regular Southbend convection ovens stacked on top of one another. This arrangement gives operators exceptional control – the two ovens can be set to different temperatures, fan speeds, and times – without increasing the footprint. By designing the ovens to be stacked, Southbend can offer twice the power without taking up more horizontal room, which means you can use that space for other equipment.
How is a combi oven different from a convection oven?
Combi ovens are convection ovens with a steaming capability. These can be used as traditional convection ovens, as steamers, or both, which is a powerful option in cramped cooking quarters. If your operation offers a wide menu, a Southbend combi oven can help you provide that variety quickly without needing to purchase several pieces of cooking equipment.