FoodSpace®, a foodservice consulting firm based in Meridian, Idaho, aims to provide independent research that is both entertaining and educational with its American West inspired Combi Challenge.
Like the cowboys who tamed the frontier, today’s Chefs and Kitchen Managers must wrangle complex challenges such as labor shortages, space constraints, consistency demands, and versatility. FoodSpace is determined to test each feature offered by the top of the line of Combi-Ovens in a week-long, multi-oven, showdown. The goal is to uncover the pros and cons of each model to offer real, data driven insights for food industry professionals.
From August 11th to August 15th, a series of controlled cooking sessions will put these kitchen workhorses to the test. By using identical recipes in each of the different models, side by side, we will see firsthand how they handle everything from pastry to hearty proteins.
Each session will be evaluated blindly by a panel scoring performance metrics like texture, moisture retention, temperature, and overall quality. Culinary professionals will also be evaluating each oven for ease of use, user interface, and automatic function. The results will contribute to an in-depth analysis of the ovens aimed at assisting industry professionals to make confident, informed decisions when selecting the right Combi-Oven for their operations.
“We are bringing our philosophy of transparency and data driven insight to the decision-making process” says Joe Schumaker FCSI, CEO and founder of FoodSpace®. “This challenge is about uncovering the real-world needs and performance, and sharing what we learn with chefs, foodservice directors, and kitchen designers.”
Stay tuned for updates and insights as the Combi-Oven showdown kicks off.
A hub for culinary innovation
FoodSpace® is more than just a design and management firm; with its own test kitchen, it has become a laboratory for the future of food. Outfitted with the latest technology, this facility is designed to be an agnostic platform where chefs, manufacturers, and innovators can test and compare products under real-world conditions. Our versatility kitchen allows for unbiased experimentation, fostering an environment where creativity knows no bounds. Available to host culinary retreats as well as day use rental, FoodSpace® offers unparalleled flexibility, whether you’re testing new products, conducting demonstrations, or producing engaging events.
