Rational UK, the leading manufacturer of thermal cooking systems, has unveiled a new customer reference story video on RATIONAL TV, showcasing the successful partnership between Rational and The Smiths at Gretna Green Hotel.
Nestled in the picturesque town of Gretna Green, Scotland, this luxurious 4-star hotel is renowned for its exceptional service, especially in the realm of weddings.
Head Chef Charles Gachomo and his team play a pivotal role in maintaining the hotel’s esteemed reputation. “We are at the border of England and Scotland. We consider ourselves to be the gateway into Scotland,” says Charles.
The Smiths at Gretna Green Hotel takes great pride in its culinary excellence, offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and an award-winning afternoon tea. The hotel often caters to multiple weddings in a single day, sometimes as many as six to ten. To maintain the highest standards of food preparation, the hotel relies on Rational’s intelligent iVario and iCombi Pro cooking systems, ensuring efficient and top-quality service for every event.
The newly released video highlights the significant impact of Rational’s technology on the hotel’s operations. Chef Gachomo enthusiastically shares his experience with the iVario cooking system, describing it as a game-changer in the kitchen. “Before Rational, I used a six-ring burner and a traditional hot plate, which was predominantly gas. Ever since I purchased the iVario, it’s a lot more energy-efficient, more consistent, and faster. The chefs in the kitchen enjoy using the iVario. I consider it the Lamborghini of the kitchen,” he says.
In addition to the iVario, Gachomo praises the iCombi Pro for its exceptional finishing processes, particularly for plated vegetables and cooked meats served at weddings. He explains, “It only takes eight minutes to finish a plate that’s ready to go to the guest, as if you’ve just cooked everything from scratch. It’s an amazing piece of equipment and a great additional chef in the kitchen.”
Charles further highlights the ease of use of the iCombi Pro, stating, “Every commercial kitchen needs an iCombi Pro. The display panel, the ConnectedCooking digital network solution, and the self-cleaning function are all valuable additions to your kitchen, especially when it comes to energy saving and labour. It removes that element of skill set because of the inbuilt recipes that it has.” One of the standout features for Chef Gachomo is the ConnectedCooking function.
“The benefits of using ConnectedCooking in my kitchen is the fact that I can access the units. For example, if I’m on holiday, I’ll be able to know whether the chefs are cleaning it,” he says. Rational’s cooking systems incorporate cutting-edge technology, including intelligent sensors and precise temperature control, to cook food with exceptional energy efficiency.
This advanced technology reduces electricity consumption by up to 34% and water usage by 53% compared to conventional appliances. As Charles notes, “The units have brought a lot of energy savings in the kitchen. I don’t use gas as much as I used to before, so that’s a good environmental factor to consider. In a traditional kitchen with six-ring gas burners and hot plates, the summer can be very, very hot. But in my kitchen, it’s usually very cool.”
To witness firsthand how Rational’s cooking systems revolutionise food preparation and enable The Smiths at Gretna Green Hotel to meet the demands of their busy schedule, visit RATIONAL TV at rational-online.tv.
