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Revolutionize central production kitchen with Invoq Combi oven and Firex Figaro

Explore the central kitchen essense with the combination of Invoq Combi & Firex Figaro, delivering consistency while saving resources.

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revolutionize central production kitchen with invoq combi oven and firex figaro

2 May 2025

In today’s high-demand foodservice environment, central production kitchens must be fast, flexible, and uncompromising on quality. Whether you are serving thousands of meals daily for schools, hospitals, or large-scale catering contracts, operational efficiency is key. That is where the Invoq Combi oven and Firex Figaro industrial braising pan come into play – a dynamic duo from Middleby that empowers central kitchens to meet modern production needs with less space, less waste, and greater consistency.

Together, they do not just cover the basics – they master over 90% of standard cooking methods. And they do it smarter.

One kitchen, two units, endless capabilities

Invoq oven + Firex Figaro

When running a central production facility, the traditional kitchen model typically includes separate fryers, ovens, steamers, grills, braising pans, and boiling pans – each taking up space and requiring specific staff training. In contrast, combining Invoq and Figaro allows you to replace up to six pieces of equipment, reducing your footprint by over 50% while covering:

• Boiling
• Steaming
• Braising
• Pan and deep-frying
• Roasting
• Baking

• Sous vide
• Regenerating
• Proving
• Dehydrating
• Pressure cooking

Built for bulk

Engineered for central kitchens

The Firex Figaro multifunctional braising pan is available in 100L and 150L capacities – ideal for batch production, especially in canteens, institutional kitchens, or central hubs supplying satellite locations. Thanks to high-precision heating technology and pressure-cooking capabilities (up to 0.45 bar), Figaro can reduce cooking time by up to 40% and water use by up to 70% compared to traditional braising pans.

On the other side, the Invoq Combi oven offers options from 6 to 20 1/1 GN and 2/1 GN trays or roll-in trolleys, increasing output with up to 17% more capacity in the same footprint compared to previous models. Its hybrid steam and combi modes enhance yield and preserve food integrity, while booting up in less than 3 seconds for rapid operations.

Cook Smarter, not harder

What sets this combination apart is more than just power and volume. It is how smart these appliances are.

Both Figaro and Invoq feature intuitive, touchscreen-based control systems – learn one, and your staff can operate both with ease. This unified interface lowers the barrier for training while improving consistency across your team.

The systems are also cloud-connected, enabling remote monitoring, recipe distribution, and fleet-wide updates through Middleby’s Open Kitchen platform. With just a few taps, central kitchens can update menus or monitor HACCP compliance across multiple sites.

Save on labour, energy, and resources

Labour is one of the biggest costs in central production kitchens, and the Figaro + Invoq combo helps reduce manual effort with automated cooking cycles, guided programs, and easy cleaning. The Invoq CareCycle cleaning system saves 27% more water and 63% more time than its predecessor, allowing teams to spend less time on maintenance and more time on value-added tasks.

Learn about Invoq Carecycle

Fast heat-up time for labour savings with Firex Figaro

Figaro also supports labour savings with its faster heat-up times and user-friendly interface. It automates much of the cooking process, freeing up staff to focus on other production tasks. A new heating technology makes Figaro four times faster than a traditional braising pan, going from 18°C to 200°C in just three minutes.

Thanks to clever heating along the bottom of the tank, Figaro can detect the product load and adjust energy use across different zones of the pan automatically. This ensures zero waste and only the necessary amount of energy is used.

Its pressure-cooking functionality features a pressure lid operating up to 0.45 bar and 110°C, with electronically controlled, self-regulating temperature zones. This guarantees efficient pressure management and minimal water usage.

With up to 70% energy savings on Invoq’s steam usage (compared to previous models) and rapid heating in both units, energy costs are significantly reduced without compromising performance.

Invoq oven & Firex Figaro provide

The essence of central kitchen

Consistency and compliance you can trust

In central kitchens, HACCP compliance is non-negotiable. Both Invoq and Figaro offer integrated HACCP monitoring and automatic data logging, allowing you to generate downloadable PDF reports with ease. This not only ensures food safety but simplifies documentation for audits or inspections.

Scalable by design

As your production grows, so can your kitchen. Thanks to the modularity of both systems, you can easily scale by adding more Figaro and Invoq units without retraining your team or reconfiguring your space. Whether you are starting with a small central kitchen or scaling across multiple regional hubs, this solution evolves with you.

Cook with precision. Produce with confidence

For central production kitchens seeking high-volume output, labour efficiency, food safety, and reduced overhead, the combination of the Invoq Combi oven and the Firex Figaro industrial braising pan is a game-changing investment.

Less space, energy, effort, and more control, flexibility, output.

Reimagine what is possible – cook smarter, cook faster, and produce more with the precision of Middleby.

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