Smart. Simple. Upgradeable.
The HOUNÖ Invoq Essence combi oven is designed to give you exactly what you need to cook and bake with confidence – no more, no less.
It delivers the essential features as a professional combi oven, powered by the latest Invoq technology and wrapped in the same clean, Scandinavian design language.
From day one, Invoq Essence ovens fit seamlessly into your kitchen and your workflow. And as your business evolves, so can your oven.
Simply the essentials
Invoq Essence combines convection, combi and steam cooking in one intuitive platform.
The 7” touchscreen puts full control at your fingertips, making daily operation straightforward for both experienced chefs and new staff.
Uniform airflow and intelligent sensors ensure consistent results across every rack – from the first tray to the last. Whether you are roasting, steaming, baking or regenerating, Invoq Essence delivers predictable quality, shift after shift.
Smart features, simple operation.
Control
Switch effortlessly between convection, combi and steam modes. The intuitive touchscreen makes navigation simple, giving you precise control at your fingertips for consistent, high-quality results every time.
Recipes
Use the oven´s built-in preset recipes, adjust them to your needs, or create your own from scratch. Master manual mode to maintain full control of guality, while built-in HACCP documentation ensures reliable food safety with downloadable records.
CareCycle
Choose from three automated cleaning cycles – light, medium, or intense. Designed to be eco-friendly and cost-conscious, CareCycle tablets can be added safely even to a warm oven, and an automatic rinse ensure worry-free operation if interrupted.
Fit your kitchen
Adapt the Invoq Essence to your layout with left or right-hinged doors, stackable ovens, and flexible hood solutions – condensation or ventless Hoodini. Combine with practical stands to make the perfect fit for any kitchen.
Performance you can rely on
Behind the simple interface is a carefully engineered cooking environment.
Injection steam delivers fast, responsive humidity exactly when it’s needed, while controlled airflow maintains stability – even during busy service with frequent door openings.
CookTimeCorrection and BakeTimeCorrection automatically compensate for temperature changes, so quality is maintained without constant supervision.
The result is reliable performance you can trust, every day.
Cleaning made easy
Keeping the oven clean should never complicate your day.
Invoq Essence is equipped with CareCycle – a fully automatic, tablet-based cleaning system designed to be both effective and economical.
Choose between light, medium or intense programs. Tablets can be added safely even when the oven is warm, and an automatic rinse ensures safe operation if a cycle is interrupted.
Less downtime. Lower consumption. An oven that’s always ready for the next service.
Ready for today. Prepared for tomorrow.
Invoq Essence is designed with growth in mind. A range of upgrade packages allows you to add intelligence, precision and connectivity when you need it – without replacing your oven. From advanced climate control and intelligent cooking functions to Open Kitchen connectivity, Essence adapts as your demands increase. You stay in control. Your oven keeps up.
Built to fit your kitchen
Invoq Essence is available in three sizes, making it easy to match capacity to your operation – from compact kitchens to high-volume production.
Choose your preferred rack system to define tray size, spacing and load.
Left- or right-hinged doors, stackable configurations, and optional condensation hood or ventless Hoodini solution ensure Essence integrates smoothly into almost any kitchen layout.
FAQ about HOUNÖ Invoq Essence ovens
What is the HOUNÖ Invoq Essence combi oven?
The HOUNÖ Invoq Essence is a professional combi oven designed for commercial kitchens. It combines convection, steam and combi cooking in one unit, allowing chefs to roast, bake, steam and regenerate food with consistent results. The oven is built with intuitive touchscreen controls and essential functionality, making it simple to operate while delivering the performance required in professional foodservice environments.
What cooking modes does the Invoq Essence combi oven offer?
The Invoq Essence professional oven provides three core cooking modes: convection, steam and combi cooking. These modes allow chefs to cook a wide range of food including meat, vegetables, bakery products and ready meals while controlling temperature and humidity for optimal results.
What sizes are available for the HOUNÖ Invoq Essence combi oven?
The Invoq Essence combi oven is available in three capacities to suit different kitchen sizes and production volumes:
- 6 × 1/1 GN for compact kitchens
- 10 × 1/1 GN for medium-volume kitchens
- 20 × 1/1 GN roll-in oven for high-capacity production
These options allow operators to match the oven capacity to their kitchen workflow and menu demands.
What type of kitchens is the Invoq Essence designed for?
The Invoq Essence commercial combi oven is suitable for a wide range of foodservice operations including restaurants, hotels, catering kitchens, bakeries, canteens, healthcare kitchens and quick-service restaurants. Its flexible capacity and programmable recipes make it adaptable to both small kitchens and high-volume food production.
How easy is it to operate the Invoq Essence oven?
The Invoq Essence is designed for simple operation with a 7-inch touchscreen interface similar to a smartphone. Staff can easily switch between cooking modes, access preset recipes or manually control cooking parameters, helping both experienced chefs and new staff work efficiently.
Does the Invoq Essence support programmable recipes?
Yes. The oven can store up to 500 recipes, each with multiple cooking steps. Recipes can be created, edited or transferred between ovens, allowing kitchens to maintain consistent results across different shifts or locations.
How does the Invoq Essence ensure consistent cooking results?
The oven uses controlled airflow and intelligent sensors to maintain uniform heat distribution across every rack. Technologies such as CookTimeCorrection and BakeTimeCorrection automatically compensate for temperature changes caused by door openings or loading, helping ensure consistent cooking and baking results.
How does cleaning work in the Invoq Essence combi oven?
The oven features CareCycle, a fully automatic tablet-based cleaning system. Users can choose between light, medium or intense cleaning programs. Tablets can be added even when the oven is warm, and an automatic rinse ensures no chemical residue remains in the chamber.
Can the Invoq Essence combi oven be upgraded?
Yes. The Invoq Essence is designed to grow with your business. Upgrade packages can add advanced functionality such as climate control, core temperature probes, automated cooking features, remote connectivity and enhanced cleaning options without replacing the oven.
Is the Invoq Essence energy efficient?
The oven uses injection steam, intelligent sensors and optimized airflow to improve efficiency while maintaining cooking performance. The CareCycle cleaning system is also designed to reduce water, energy and detergent consumption compared to traditional cleaning methods.
Can the Invoq Essence connect to kitchen management systems?
With optional connectivity packages, the oven can connect to the Open Kitchen cloud platform. This allows operators to manage recipes, monitor ovens remotely, track HACCP data and optimize kitchen operations across multiple locations.
What safety features does the Invoq Essence include?
The oven is designed with several safety features including a triple-glass cool-touch door, fan wheel brake, overheat protection and IPX5 water protection. These features help protect kitchen staff and ensure reliable daily operation in professional environments.
What tray sizes can be used in the Invoq Essence oven?
The Invoq Essence supports both 1/1 GN trays and 400 × 600 mm bakery trays, depending on the rack system selected. This flexibility allows the oven to support a wide variety of cooking and baking applications in professional kitchens.
Can the Invoq Essence fit into different kitchen layouts?
Yes. The oven can be configured with left- or right-hinged doors, stackable setups and optional condensation or ventless hood solutions. This flexibility allows it to integrate easily into different commercial kitchen designs.
Part of the Invoq platform
Invoq Essence is part of the Invoq oven platform – created through close collaboration with foodservice professionals around the world. It shares the same design philosophy, user experience and focus on long-term reliability that define the Invoq family.
