Must-have heavy kitchen item
An MKN oven is essential in a professional kitchen. It is an accurate and precise piece of equipment.
New favorite
I have been using the Rotavapor for food essence extracting.
Must-have heavy kitchen item
Nothing tastes better than open fire cooking, so a good barbecue is fundamental.
New favorite
The latest Pacojet is a favorite of mine, as is Thermomix’s newest release.
Must-have heavy kitchen item
A combi oven, with several levels, is a must in the kitchen.
Also, the use of a thermometer, immersion thermometer, cooling cell, vacuum machine, Thermomix, a robot-cutter, and so forth, have become necessary to save time and ensure homogeneity in the cooking process.
Must-have heavy kitchen item
A heavy-duty dishwasher and a state-of the- art oven are required for big events above 1,000 people.
New favorite
We are using a new waffle machine at the breakfast buffet, so our guests can make their own waffles as per their preferred shape and flavor.
Must-have heavy kitchen item
In my opinion, and according to the type of cuisine I prepare (Mediterranean), a pasta boiler is essential in my kitchen. We have eight different types of homemade pasta on the menu.
New favorite
I use the rotary evaporator (rotovap) a great deal. It is a device used in laboratories for the efficient and gentle removal of solvents from samples by evaporation.
Must-have heavy kitchen item
The charcoal oven is a combination of a grill and an oven in a single piece of equipment. It cooks food using charcoal heat only.
The charcoal broiler oven is a hybrid grill and oven, which means it has the flavor of the grill and the controlled cooking temperature of the oven.
New favorite
Most professional chefs use sous vide in their cooking, although most choose to keep their lips sealed about it. Professional chefs swear by sous vide for its ability to make quality control that much easier.
Must-have heavy kitchen item
As a pastry and bakery chef, a convection oven, specifically RATIONAL AG, is a must because of the heat distribution and the technology, which you can use also from your smartphone.
New favorite
Pavoni Italia’s newly released silicone molds and shapes are new innovations that are practical to use.
Must-have heavy kitchen item
There are so many, but I’m a fan of the rotary oven and the meat smoke barbecue grill.
New favorite
I love to use a smoking gun, global knives (full set) and carving tools.
Must-have heavy kitchen item
The combi oven and the tumbler vacuum mixer are machines that reduce labor, save time and increase the quality of the finished product.
New favorite
A smoker machine is useful as it helps in the preparation of different kinds of smoked meat, fish and sausage.
Must-have heavy kitchen item
Must-have heavy kitchen item The rational combi oven is crucial because it has a system to set the cooking temperature of various food products. The use of a rational combi oven saves a lot of time in cooking and ensures that the ingredients are not overcooked. New favorite I am now using the cold and hot smoke gun. The cold smoke gun adds fruit flavors to cold dishes, such as desserts, so they can be served in a glass with pleasant flavors, while the hot smoke gun can infuse the smoke to add flavors to hot dishes.
New favorite
Must-have heavy kitchen item The rational combi oven is crucial because it has a system to set the cooking temperature of various food products. The use of a rational combi oven saves a lot of time in cooking and ensures that the ingredients are not overcooked. New favorite I am now using the cold and hot smoke gun. The cold smoke gun adds fruit flavors to cold dishes, such as desserts, so they can be served in a glass with pleasant flavors, while the hot smoke gun can infuse the smoke to add flavors to hot dishes.
Must-have heavy kitchen item
I can’t live without my heavy-duty mixer. It’s something I rely on in the preparation of my pastries.
New favorite
I just started using a 3D printer. It’s been a great help and inspiration for my new creations.
Must-have heavy kitchen item
I can’t live without my heavy-duty mixer. It’s something I rely on in the preparation of my pastries.
New favorite
I just started using a 3D printer. It’s been a great help and inspiration for my new creations.
Must-have heavy kitchen item
One of the heaviest pieces of equipment that’s essential is the combi oven. It produces juicy food by balancing the heat and locking in the aromas.
New favorite
I am trying out some of the new items launched by Unox, especially the Unox speed that has special features. It’s a very useful tool for my fast-cooking shows and live streams.
About author
Rita Ghantous
Rita Ghantous is a hospitality aficionado and a passionate writer with over 9 years’ experience in journalism and 5 years experience in the hospitality sector. Her passion for the performance arts and writing, started early. At 10 years old she was praised for her solo performance of the Beatles song “All My Love” accompanied by a guitarist, and was approached by a French talent scout during her school play. However, her love for writing was stronger. Fresh out of school, she became a freelance journalist for Noun Magazine and was awarded the Silver Award Cup for Outstanding Poetry, by The International Library of Poetry (Washington DC). She studied Business Management and earned a Masters degree from Saint Joseph University (USJ), her thesis was published in the Proche-Orient, Études en Management book. She then pursued a career in the hospitality industry but didn’t give up writing, that is why she launched the Four Points by Sheraton Le Verdun Newsletter. Her love for the industry and journalism led her to Hospitality Services - the organizers of the HORECA trade show in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan, as well as Salon Du Chocolat, Beirut Cooking Festival, Whisky Live and other regional shows. She is currently the Publications Executive of Hospitality News Middle East, Taste & Flavors and Lebanon Traveler. It is with ultimate devotion for her magazines that she demonstrates her hospitality savoir-faire.
