The MKN FlexiChef is a multifunctional cooking system designed for professional kitchens that need to prepare large volumes of food efficiently and consistently. It combines multiple cooking processes in one unit, allowing chefs to boil, fry, pressure cook, stew, poach and more without requiring multiple dedicated cooking appliances.

With intelligent cooking technology, precise temperature control and automated cooking functions, the FlexiChef helps streamline kitchen workflows while maintaining consistent cooking results. The range is available in capacities from 50 L to 150 L, making it suitable for kitchens with different production requirements.

The FlexiChef is designed to handle a wide range of cooking applications, including boiling, frying, braising, stewing, poaching and pressure cooking. This multifunctional capability allows one unit to replace or complement several conventional cooking appliances.

Depending on the recipe and application, chefs can use the FlexiChef for preparing soups, sauces, vegetables, pasta, rice, meat, poultry, fish, stews, braised dishes and other high volume menu items.

When choosing a commercial bratt pan, it is important to evaluate several key factors to ensure it matches your kitchen's needs, including production volume, menu variety, available space and level of automation.

Key considerations include:

• Pan capacity- Choose a size that matches your typical batch production without causing unnecessary cooking cycles or delays.
• Cooking versatility- A good bratt pan should support multiple cooking methods such as braising, boiling, frying, stewing, roasting and shallow frying.
• Temperature Control- Look for precise and adjustable temperature settings to ensure consistent cooking results.
• Heat Distribution- Even heating is essential for uniform cooking and product quality.
• Tilting Mechanism- Consider whether manual or automatic tilting is more suitable for your workflow and safety needs.
• Ease of Cleaning- A smooth cooking surface and practical cleaning features help maintain hygiene and reduce downtime.
• Energy Efficiency- Efficient energy use can reduce operating costs over time.

For high volume kitchens, selecting the right capacity is especially important to maintain productivity and avoid bottlenecks. In addition, advanced features like automated cooking programs, programmable recipe settings and automatic pan tilting systems can significantly improve efficiency. 

Finally, choose a bratt pan with a durable, robust construction designed for heavy commercial use. Prioritising hygiene, ease of maintenance and operational efficiency will help ensure the equipment supports a smooth and productive kitchen workflow. 

Key FlexiChef features Include:

• Multifunctional cooking for a wide range of preparation methods
• Large capacity cooking vessels from 50 L to 150 L
• Precise temperature control for consistent cooking results
• Automated cooking functions to reduce manual intervention
• Intelligent cooking technology for reliable and repeatable processes
• Pressure cooking capability for faster cooking of suitable products
• High volume batch cooking for demanding foodservice operations
• Efficient use of kitchen space by combining multiple cooking applications in one unit
• Easy to use controls designed to simplify professional kitchen operation
• Efficient workflow and production for commercial and institutional kitchens

Cleaning and hygiene are important considerations when selecting a commercial bratt pan, particularly in busy professional kitchens where the equipment may be used continuously throughout the day. Look for the features that make cleaning quick, simple and thorough while reducing manual effort and downtime.

• A high quality, easy to clean cooking surface helps prevent food residue from building up and makes cleaning more efficient.
• A well designed pan with minimal hard to reach areas makes it easier to clean thoroughly and maintain hygiene.
• A tilting mechanism can help drain liquids and food residues efficiently, making the cooking vessel easier to clean.
• Advanced cleaning programs can reduce manual intervention and help maintain consistent cleaning standards.
• Ensure the pan provides convenient access for cleaning and inspection after cooking.
• Durable, corrosion resistant materials and hygienically designed surfaces can support long term cleanliness and easier maintenance.
• Faster and more efficient cleaning allows the bratt pan to be returned to production sooner, improving overall kitchen productivity.

When comparing commercial bratt pans, consider not only how well the equipment cooks, but also how easily it can be cleaned after each use. Effective cleaning features can help support food hygiene, reduce labour requirements and keep the equipment operating efficiently in demanding commercial kitchen environments.

Water consumption is an important factor when comparing commercial cooking equipment, particularly for high volume kitchens where equipment is used and cleaned frequently throughout the day. Choosing water efficient equipment can help reduce ongoing operating costs, resource consumption and environmental impact while maintaining reliable cooking performance.

When evaluating equipment, consider both water used during cooking and water required for cleaning. Automated and controlled cleaning systems can help minimise water usage while maintaining consistent hygiene standards. It is also useful to consider water consumption in relation to the equipment's production capacity, as a larger unit may use more water per cycle but produce significantly more food in the same process.

For commercial kitchens, looking at total water consumption over the equipment's lifetime provides a better indication of its overall efficiency than focusing solely on the initial purchase price. Equipment designed to use water efficiently can help reduce utility costs, supports more sustainable kitchen operations and improve long term operational efficiency.

An automated cleaning system can help significantly reduce the time and labour required to clean commercial cooking equipment. By automating key stages of the cleaning process, staff spend less time on repetitive tasks such as scrubbing, rinsing and removing food residue, allowing them to focus on food preparation and other essential kitchen duties.

The actual time saved depends on the type of equipment, cleaning program, level of soiling and frequency of use. However, the benefits become particularly valuable in high volume kitchens where equipment is cleaned regularly throughout the day.

Automated cleaning also provides a more consistent cleaning process, helping support hygiene standards while reducing cleaning downtime. For commercial kitchens, this can translate into lower labour requirements, improved workflow and faster turnaround between cooking cycles, making automated cleaning a valuable feature when evaluating professional cooking equipment.

The MKN FlexiChef range is available in five configurations, providing different capacities to suit varying production volumes, batch sizes and kitchen requirements.

Across the range, each FlexiChef provides multifunctional cooking capabilities, precise temperature control and intelligent cooking technology, with the different capacities allowing kitchens to select the right solution based on their production requirements, available space and menu demands.

Yes. The MKN FlexiChef is specifically suited to large batch and high volume cooking, making it ideal for kitchens that need to produce consistent quantities of food efficiently. Its large cooking vessels allow substantial quantities to be prepared in a single batch, helping reduce repetitive cooking processes and improve kitchen productivity.

The range's automated functions and precise controls can also help maintain consistent cooking times, temperatures and results across repeated production cycles.

The FlexiChef can improve kitchen efficiency by combining multiple cooking processes in a single multifunctional unit. Instead of requiring seperate appliances for different cooking methods, chefs can use one FlexiChef for a broad range of applications.

Its automated cooking functions, precise temperature control and large batch capacities can also reduce manual intervention and repetitive production tasks. This helps kitchen teams streamline workflows, make better use of equipment and maintain consistent output during busy service periods.

Yes. The MKN FlexiChef is designed as a multifunctional cooking system that can perform several cooking processes in one unit, helping professional kitchens reduce reliance on multiple dedicated cooking appliances, optimise valuable kitchen space and simplify food production.

This versatility makes the FlexiChef suitable for preparing a broad range of soups, sauces, meat, poultry, fish, seafood, vegetables, pasta, rice, legumes, stews and other high volume recipes. By combining multiple cooking applications in a single system, the FlexiChef can help kitchens streamline workflows, reduce food handling, improve productivity and make more efficient use of kitchen space.

The MKN FlexiChef is designed to simplify cleaning and help reduce the time and effort required to maintain the cooking system. Its award winning SpaceClean cleaning function provides an automated cleaning process that helps remove food residues and cooking soils from the cooking vessel, reducing the need for extensive manual cleaning.

SpaceClean uses 26 litres of water per cleaning cycle, helping provide an efficient cleaning process while supporting consistent hygiene and kitchen maintenance. The automated cleaning function can help kitchen teams save time, reduce manual intervention and maintain the FlexiChef ready for its next cooking cycle.

Combined with its professional construction and easy to clean cooking vessel, the FlexiChef is designed to support efficient cleaning routines in busy commercial kitchens.

Yes. The FlexiChef is designed for demanding professional environments and can be used across a wide range of commercial and institutional foodservice applications.

It is suitable for restaurants, hotels, catering operations, hospitals, aged care facilities, schools, universities, central production kitchens and other large scale foodservice operations where efficiency, consistency and production capacity are important.

The FlexiChef is designed with precise temperature control and intelligent cooking functions to help maintain repeatable cooking processes. Automated functions can reduce variations caused by manual intervention, while controlled cooking parameters help kitchen teams achieve more consistent results across batches.

This is particularly valuable for high volume kitchens, central production facilities and foodservice operations where consistency is essential.

The MKN FlexiChef provides a flexible solution for kitchens looking to increase production capacity, simplify cooking processes and improve operational efficiency. Its combination of multifunctional cooking, intelligent technology, automation and multiple capacity options allows the equipment to adapt to different kitchen environments and production demands.

From the compact 50 L FlexiChef size 1 through to the high capacity 150 L Size 3 Deep, the range provides a solution for professional kitchens seeking reliable, efficient and versatile batch cooking performance.

Definitely. The FlexiChef is well suited to healthcare, aged care and institutional foodservice environments where large quantities of meals need to be produced consistently and efficiently.

Its high capacity cooking vessels, multifunctional operation and automated cooking capabilities can support large scale meal production while helping kitchen teams maintain consistent cooking processes.