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.

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.