Carine Faissal Boustani Managing Director Equip’hotel Kitchen and Laundry Equipment

Opening a restaurant or a hotel today not only requires knowhow, but also innovation in the concept, image, menu and presentation to name just a few areas. This trend calls for a multifunctional, high-performance cooking block and the Angelo Po ICON 9000 is as iconic as it gets. The brand is a market leader in the design and production of complete systems for the global catering industry, thereby delivering solutions of superior quality, in keeping with the most innovative trends and helping chefs achieve outstanding results. Best of all, it is the only modular cooking system that makes optimal use of space due to its incredible composition that, in addition to its conventional side-by-side modules, includes multifunctional elements above and below the top, making your kitchen less cramped and more productive. The standard for this range is 2 mm in thickness for the top part with the option to alter it to 3 mm as per international consultants’ requirements. Furthermore, the range allows the expansion of its 3D operational space thanks to its complete modular composition. Moreover, the ICON 9000 offers an all-in-one solution, which speeds up preparation and cooking time, with the multi-functional upright equipped LEDS, gastro-norm trays, pan racks and highperformance cooking modules. The user is also afforded the ability to cook in advance, then keep all dishes in perfect condition until serving, by using the twofan oven. Lastly, the option to use the cook and chill technique allows for better planning of the available food stock to achieve unsurpassed food quality. Best of all, the chef can reconfigure the entire block, based on each kitchen team’s specific requirements, further facilitating the workflow. To reduce stress, fatigue and any physical discomfort, this machine offers every user what is called the Chef ComfortPro system, which creates an invisible barrier between the cooking zone and the chef by reducing the heat coming from the appliance. This airflow system also effectively drives fumes and unpleasant smells towards the hood, as well as reducing energy wastage. Another useful feature is the nanotechnology grill that facilitates grease and fat run-off for easier cleaning, in turn reducing the use of chemical cleaning products by 20 percent.