KOPA Grilling Solutions has expanded its range of award-winning charcoal ovens with a new industrial design, a re-engineered Fire Break, and a lighter soft-closing door to make it safer and easier for chefs and operators to use.
The new design includes smoother edges for an enhanced aesthetic which is particularly important when the grill oven is being used front of house. The insulated oven door can be stainless, powder coated or enamelled (typically black or brown), matched to an interior design. A further customised option is also available in black and gold.
The re-engineered Fire Break (or ‘spark arrester’) prevents sparks and hot cinders from the lumpwood charcoal from escaping into the surrounding environment, extinguishing them as they ‘stick’ to the metal surface. The design of the Fire Break is such that the upper vent and the Fire Break itself is designed as one piece that can be taken apart, making it much easier to clean and maintain.
The new door design comprises a hinge and counterweight system that means operators can open/close the door simply and quietly with just a single finger. It avoids both the physical effort in opening a heavy oven door – sometimes many dozens of times in a busy day – but without compromising on safety. The door is ergonomically engineered such that it is warm but not hot to touch, removing the risk of scalding or burns, and the associated health and safety administration that follows.
Miran Stirn, Managing Director of KOPA Grilling Solutions, says they are constantly innovating to meet the needs of chefs and kitchen consultants: “Chefs are busy people and want to know the grill oven they use will give them the high quality food they want while being simple and safe to use. Consultants want to work with manufacturers who can design equipment around their needs, rather than the other way around.
Miran says the latest innovations reflect his belief that manufacturers should be constantly re-imagining equipment that is easier and safe to use: “Our mission is to create memorable dining experiences, but it is also to create memorable cooking experiences for those who use our equipment,” he concludes.
KOPA Grilling Solutions’ ovens consume 20% less charcoal than competitive systems and 20% less air passes through the chamber, preventing food from drying out. They feature a removable drip tray, which has also been re-engineered, and can be designed with other grills in combination as required.