In today’s professional kitchens, precision and consistency are everything. Whether you’re cooking for 20 or 2,000, the ability to deliver perfect results, every time, depends on more than just skill. It depends on control, connectivity, and technology that works with you, not against you.

That’s where RATIONAL and ConnectedCooking come in.

Getting Started with Rational ConnectedCooking

If you’ve just unboxed your new Rational oven or joined a networked kitchen, ConnectedCooking is your control hub.

With a few taps, you can:

• Monitor all your Rational appliances in real time
• Upload and organise recipes
• Download HACCP data automatically
• Push settings and programs across multiple kitchens

Step-by-step setup

There are 4 easy steps to getting up and running, simply:

1. Connect your Rational to the Wi-Fi or Ethernet
2. Create a ConnectedCooking account at connectedcooking.com
3. Register your appliance using its serial number
4. Sync recipes and settings from your dashboard to get started

Pro tip

If you manage multiple locations (even kitchens in the same buildings), you can hit the group feature. Larger operators can update menus or cleaning cycles simultaneously — no manual uploads needed.

Mastering Overnight Cooking with iCombi Pro

Overnight cooking isn’t just a time-saver, it’s a quality booster. By using low temperatures and controlled humidity, the iCombi Pro ensures tenderness, juiciness, and minimal shrinkage.

The iCombi’s intelligent sensors adjust heat and moisture automatically. As food cooks, the oven measures and compensates for changes in load size or door openings, guaranteeing even results across every tray.

Example workflow

1. Load proteins at closing time (e.g., brisket, pork belly etc.)
2. Select “Overnight Cooking” mode
3. Let the iCombi monitor core temperature — no supervision needed
4. Wake up to perfectly cooked meat ready for finishing or holding

Bonus benefit

You’re cooking when energy rates are lower — saving cost and people hours.

Energy Efficiency in the Smart Kitchen

Sustainability isn’t just good for the planet; it’s good for your bank balance.

Rational systems are engineered to optimise consumption without compromising quality. With ConnectedCooking, you can track:

• Energy usage per cooking cycle
• Cleaning chemical consumption
• Water savings from optimised steam cycles

By analysing these metrics, operators can identify inefficiencies and schedule maintenance before issues arise.

Whether you manage a hotel kitchen, a bakery, or a high-volume catering service, the latest technology packed into your new Rational makes things a breeze.

For more information on Rational Ovens, ConnectedCooking or servicing then please contact here at MCT on 0800 224 8204 or email info@mctonline.co.uk.