RATIONAL USA

@rational_usa

Intelligent cooking systems for commercial kitchens. #iVarioPro #iCombiPro #iHexagon #ConnectedCooking 🧑‍🍳📱
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Follow Chef Billy Buck, our VP of Culinary, around our 2026 @nationalrestaurantshow booth! #RATIONAL #ivario #icombi #combioven #2026restaurantshow
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See you this weekend at the @nationalrestaurantshow ! We will be there every day May 16-19. See Executive Chef Jamie Simpson (@chef_jamie_simpson ) from @thechefsgarden_ohio in the booth on May 16 & 17. Booth 4831. #nrashow #nra #RATIONAL #combi #combioven
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🔥 Combi ovens are among the hardest-working pieces of equipment in today’s commercial kitchens — but too many operators wait until something breaks before taking maintenance seriously. Preventive maintenance is no longer optional. It’s a critical strategy for: ✔️ Extending equipment lifespan ✔️ Reducing costly downtime ✔️ Improving kitchen efficiency ✔️ Protecting food quality and consistency ✔️ Avoiding expensive emergency repairs Rama Kiverkis, Senior Manager of Technical Service at @rational_usa , shares expert insights on how operators can maximize performance and longevity through proactive maintenance, proper cleaning routines, staff training, and smart service planning. The article also explores how evolving kitchen technology is helping foodservice operators simplify maintenance while improving consistency and operational efficiency. Link in Bio or visit totalfood.com #combiovens #guide #foodservice #restaurantindustry #restaurantowner #chefs #commercialcookingequipment #restaurantoperators
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At 11,000 feet, water boils at 192°F. Avalanche closures rewrite the day in minutes. And the team still pushes up to 12,000 à la carte meals across 20 food and beverage operations at peak season. @snowbird relies on the iHexagon, RATIONAL’s intelligent high-speed combi with microwave power to: • Cut cook times by half or more • Eliminate hot holding entirely • Deliver consistent quality summit to valley “With the technology of iHexagon, I really see cooking, especially in large scale à la carte services, to really have the ability to go where it hasn’t gone before with freshness and quality,” says Chef Ben Mogren. Watch the full story. Link in bio. #RATIONAL #iHexagon #SnowbirdResort #IntelligentCooking #MountainKitchens
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Precision, creativity, and consistency. For Chef Antonio Bachour, excellence isn’t optional. It’s the standard. In his kitchens, the iCombi Pro supports the level of control and reliability required to execute high-volume service without compromising detail. From delicate pastry components to composed plated desserts, performance matters. “I am always looking for perfection in my pastry, in my desserts, and RATIONAL helped me to achieve that.” - @antonio.bachour Read more about how Chef Bachour incorporates RATIONAL technology into his world-class kitchens by clicking the link in our bio. 🥐 #TheWOWeffect #AntonioBachour #RATIONALUSA
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Chef-curated food delivery service, @Meels , stays connected to their kitchen anytime, anywhere with ConnectedCooking. 🕐 📲 Monitor, manage, and control your RATIONAL cooking systems remotely for unmatched efficiency. #TheWOWeffect #ConnectedCooking
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Early bird pricing for the RBA Roadshow Chicago ends Tuesday, March 31. 🥐 Join @retailbakersofamerica and @rational_usa on June 15 and 16 for a two-day event focused on building bakery teams and cultures worth staying for. Hear from experts, get hands-on time with professional equipment, and go behind the scenes at @publicanqualitybread , @phlour_chicago , and @verzenaychicago . Only 30 spots available. Link in bio to register.
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A quick check‑in at the @newyorkrestaurantshow with Melissa Fleischut, President & CEO of the New York State Restaurant Association. She stopped by the RATIONAL booth to see the latest and chat with Daniel Garbarino (Sales Director, Northeast) about what’s top of mind for restaurant operators across the state. 🗽😋 #TheGameChanger #TheWOWEffect Learn more or schedule a demo at the link in our bio.
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2 months ago
The New York Restaurant Show brings restaurant owners, chefs, and operators together at the Javits Center to explore what’s next in foodservice—from kitchen technology to production strategies that support growth. We’re live‑cooking on the iCombi Pro and iVario Pro to demonstrate how high‑volume production, menu consistency, and à la carte execution work together in a modern kitchen. Join us at Booth #1724 to see how intelligent cooking systems help teams boost production and food quality. 🗽🥩 #TheGameChanger #TheWOWEffect Learn more or schedule a demo at the link in our bio.
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2 months ago
Today for #InternationalWomensDay, we're celebrating the women shaping the future of the culinary industry. Not just across the US— but across the globe the women of RATIONAL are leading culinary demonstrations, organizing events, developing new features & initiatives. Their knowledge, leadership, and passion drive the innovation in professional kitchens every day. Happy International Women's Day to the chefs, service technicians, and all who continue to inspire the next generation.
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Precision, built in. From steaks to cakes, the iCombi Pro’s 6-point core temperature probe monitors internal food temperature across multiple measuring points, giving iCookingSuite the feedback it needs to hit your target core temperature and deliver repeatable results. By contrast, conventional cooking without a probe often leans on time and visual cues—yet color and appearance aren’t reliable indicators of doneness. With iCombi Pro’s monitoring and intelligence, the probe turns “best guess” into a standard you can repeat every single time. 🥩🎂 #TheWOWEffect Schedule a demo or learn more about RATIONAL at the link in our bio.
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We were thrilled to officially cut the ribbon on our new Baking & Pastry Kitchen yesterday ✂️🍰 Industry partners and dear friends — including @rational_usa — helped us celebrate. And of course, no kitchen opens without a showpiece… and an array of sweet treats to match. See a piece about the new kitchen from @abc7chicago through the link in our bio. #bakingandpastry #culinaryschool #ribboncutting @kendallcollegealumni @nationallouisu @deankendallcollege
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