Published on: April 18, 2024

Lincat restarts own brand combi oven supply

Lincat, responding to demand from its distribution partners, has reestablished its collaboration with fellow Middleby Group brand, Hounö, the Scandinavian combi steamer specialist. This renewed partnership will provide Lincat’s partners with access to the latest, sustainable range of Invoq Combi and Invoq Bake oven range, as well as the CombiSlim, all under the Lincat brand.

In 2023, Hounö launched the Invoq series after a six-year global collaboration with six Middleby brands, including Lincat.

Paul Godfrey, Director of Sales & Marketing for both the Lincat and Hounö brands said: “It was fantastic for Lincat to be able to contribute to the oven’s development from its early stages, shaping its final design. I am excited about the opportunity to now offer the Lincat Invoq to our customers”.

From restaurants to institutional kitchens and supermarkets. It has been designed from the point of view of chefs, kitchen designers and consultants.

The Invoq range provides cutting-edge features whilst remaining exceptionally sustainable with reduced power, chemical and water consumption. With its “smartphone simple” interface, Invoq grants easy access to advanced, sophisticated, and unprecedented technology.

The Invoq Combi provides CombiSteam injection steam functionality. The Invoq Hybrid combines an energy-efficient boiler with the injection steam system. The Invoq Bake is designed for uniform and consistent baking results, and features CombiSteam injection functionality.

Key design elements of the Invoq range include ClimateControl for optimized air distribution and airflow, as well as improved humidity accuracy and faster moisture evacuation. Additional features such as CombiSense and CombiSpeed allow for fine-tuning humidity, ensuring precise cooking results.

The Invoq Combi and Hybrid models feature SmartChef, while the Invoq Bake offers SmartBaker, intelligent cooking functionalities that guide users to excellent outcomes effortlessly.

MenuPlanner and TablePlanner integrated into the Invoq Combi and Hybrid enable effective management of multiple dishes, tracking each item’s progress on different racks and adjusting cooking times for synchronized finishing.

Invoq Bake’s Quick Select Recipes (QSR) streamline operations, empowering users of all experience levels to consistently produce high-quality baked goods while saving time and reducing errors.

Increased capacity is another advantage, with Invoq Combi and Hybrid models offering 17% more capacity with an additional tray in 6-grid ovens, and Invoq Bake providing 20% more capacity with an extra tray.

Moreover, Invoq contributes to sustainability efforts by saving energy, reducing bills, and lowering carbon footprints without altering usage patterns. Furthermore, the CareCycle automatic cleaning system built into Invoq ensures spotless cleanliness with minimal water, energy, and chemical usage, saving time while maintaining hygiene standards.

Invoq is also designed for connectivity, working seamlessly with the Open Kitchen app for remote software updates, recipe distribution, energy consumption monitoring, service scheduling, and access to HACCP data.

Invoq offers various add-on items, including hood systems, stacking kits, and drain lift systems, providing flexibility for installation in different settings.

CombSlim with its compact footprint yet high output is available in 2 sizes, 6 grid and 10 grid. It is the perfect solution when space is limited or for satellite kitchens in combination with the Invoq ovens.

Combislim ovens feature steam injection, with CombiSmart® humidity control, the ability to create cooking programmes with up 15 steps, and a rack timer that ensures accurate cooking for different items on different shelves. After service, CombiWash®, the automatic cleaning system saves on staff time and operating costs, through low consumption of energy, water, and detergent.

For maximum flexibility, stack 2 CombiSlim ovens. With the optional Hoodini ventless hood, place your CombiSlim virtually anywhere and remove grease, vapours, and contaminates from the air.

Both Invoq and CombiSlim come with a comprehensive two-year parts and onsite labour warranty in the UK. They are now available for purchase from Lincat. For demos or further information, please call 01522 875500 or visit www.lincat.co.uk.