UNOX CHEFTOP MIND.Maps – find the right model
CHEFTOP MIND.Maps is one of UNOX's most renowned oven series for professional kitchens. The series ranges from small Compact models to large 20-tray industrial ovens with trolleys and is available in various equipment levels. Therefore, two CHEFTOP ovens that initially look similar may be intended for quite different kitchens.
At Cosina, we specialize in UNOX ovens and offer a wide range of CHEFTOP MIND.Maps sizes. On this page, you will find both CHEFTOP ONE and CHEFTOP PLUS, as well as standard COUNTERTOP models, space-saving COMPACT models, and large BIG models.
What is the difference between CHEFTOP ONE and PLUS?
The most important choice is often whether you should opt for a CHEFTOP ONE or CHEFTOP PLUS. The basic design and cooking capabilities of the ovens are similar, but PLUS has more intelligent features that automate cooking and assist the user along the way.
CHEFTOP ONE – when simplicity is preferred
CHEFTOP ONE is the simpler model. It is particularly interesting if the oven is primarily to be used for fixed and relatively simple preparations, and employees do not need the extra automation offered by PLUS.
This could be, for example, a kitchen that prepares the same dishes every day, or where the oven is mainly used for consistent productions. Here, you get many of the basic CHEFTOP functions without paying for features that may never be used.
CHEFTOP PLUS – more assistance from the oven
CHEFTOP PLUS is the more advanced version. It is particularly suitable when many different dishes are prepared, when multiple employees use the oven, or when the goal is to achieve the most consistent results possible from production to production.
PLUS features, among other things, ADAPTIVE.Cooking, which adjusts cooking based on conditions in the oven chamber, and CLIMALUX, which monitors and regulates humidity. With MULTI.Time, different products can be cooked simultaneously, each with its own cooking time.
This makes PLUS an interesting option for restaurants, hotels, canteens, and other kitchens where the oven is used for a variety of tasks throughout the day.
CHEFTOP COUNTERTOP – the classic model
COUNTERTOP is the traditional CHEFTOP design and is available in several capacities. Among the most common are models with 3, 5, 7, or 10 x GN 1/1, but the series also includes models for GN 2/1.
A 5-tray CHEFTOP can be a good starting point for a smaller kitchen, while 7 and 10 trays provide more capacity for busy restaurants, canteens, and institutions. However, the right size should be chosen based on production volume and not just the number of guests. If a large portion of the food needs to be ready at the same time, the oven capacity requirement can be significantly greater.
CHEFTOP COMPACT – when space is critical
UNOX CHEFTOP COMPACT is designed for professional kitchens where there isn't space for a standard full-width CHEFTOP.
The narrow models are only 53.5 cm wide, making them interesting for small restaurant kitchens, cafes, and other places where every centimeter counts. There are models for both GN 2/3 and narrow models with space for GN 1/1.
This means that a small kitchen doesn't necessarily have to compromise on capacity or choose a smaller GN standard solely due to available width.
CHEFTOP BIG for large productions
At the other end of the series is CHEFTOP BIG. These are floor models with trolleys for kitchens that produce large quantities at once.
The large CHEFTOP models are particularly relevant for canteens, catering, conference venues, institutions, and production kitchens. The trolley makes it possible to prepare many trays outside the oven and wheel the entire trolley in at once.
Automatic washing with ROTOR.Klean
CHEFTOP MIND.Maps ONE and PLUS are available with UNOX's automatic ROTOR.Klean washing system. Instead of manual cleaning, the oven can run a washing program itself after production.
This is worth considering when choosing an oven if it is used intensively or for, for example, meat and other products that leave a lot of grease and dirt in the oven chamber. Automatic washing makes daily cleaning easier and provides employees with a fixed procedure for cleaning the oven.
Accessories and configuration of your CHEFTOP
A CHEFTOP can be configured in several ways depending on the kitchen. The oven can be combined with a stand, hood or Steam Condenser, water treatment, and various GN trays, among other things.
It is also possible to stack selected UNOX ovens if extra capacity or two separate oven compartments are needed. This can be interesting, for example, if the kitchen wants to run different temperatures and preparations simultaneously.
Before choosing a model, factors such as power, water, drainage, ventilation, and physical placement should therefore be considered. Especially with the larger CHEFTOP models, installation requirements can influence which solution makes the most sense.
Is CHEFTOP ONE or PLUS best for your kitchen?
PLUS is not automatically the right choice for everyone. If you have few employees, simple dishes, and a very uniform production, CHEFTOP ONE may be the most sensible solution. If, on the other hand, you have many different preparations, rotating staff, or need to produce several different products simultaneously, the features in PLUS will often be worth the money.
Size is at least as important. An advanced oven is not very helpful if there is a lack of capacity during the busiest hour – and conversely, there is no reason to buy a large 10-tray model if a 5-tray CHEFTOP can handle the production.
Try a UNOX CHEFTOP in your own kitchen
If you are unsure which CHEFTOP suits your production, we can arrange a free demonstration in your own kitchen. Here, you can test the oven with your own ingredients and dishes and receive guidance on the functions that are relevant to your specific production.
Cosina specializes in UNOX ovens and also assists with sizing, accessories, and practical matters regarding installation. Contact us if you need help choosing between CHEFTOP ONE, PLUS, COMPACT, or one of the larger models.
