Alto-Shaam 300-TH/SX Simple Control 16kg Cook & Hold Oven
Product Description
The Alto-Shaam 300-TH/SX is a low-temperature cook and hold oven designed for commercial kitchens where consistency, yield, and simplicity of operation are priorities. It uses Alto-Shaam's Halo Heat technology —...
Specifications
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 752(H) x 546(W) x 1003(D)mm
- Gn size
- 1/1 GN full
- Material
- Stainless Steel
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Product Description
The Alto-Shaam 300-TH/SX is a low-temperature cook and hold oven designed for commercial kitchens where consistency, yield, and simplicity of operation are priorities. It uses Alto-Shaam's Halo Heat technology — a fanless, waterless radiant heat system that surrounds food with gentle, even warmth rather than circulating hot air. This approach reduces moisture loss during cooking and holding, which typically means better yields and product quality compared with conventional forced-air methods.
In service, the oven earns its place through reliability rather than speed. It is not a high-throughput blast oven — it is built for slow, controlled cooking of proteins and bulk items overnight or during quiet periods, then holding them at precise serving temperature through a busy lunch or dinner service. Operators running roasts, pulled meats, whole joints, or large poultry portions will find it well suited to the task. Recovery after door openings is stable, and the holding performance means food can sit without deteriorating in texture or moisture for extended periods.
From an operational standpoint, the practical advantages include:
- Fanless operation reduces noise on the pass and eliminates the drying effect of circulated air
- Icon-based touch controls and a single temperature knob keep training time minimal
- Cook by time or probe, with up to eight programmable recipes stored on-board
- Consistent yields help reduce food cost over time, particularly on high-value proteins
- Stainless steel construction supports straightforward daily cleaning routines
Installation requirements are relatively straightforward compared with combi ovens — there is no steam generation, so no water connection or drain is needed. Electrical requirements should be confirmed with your supplier before ordering, and the unit's 97kg weight means positioning should be planned carefully, particularly if counter or shelf mounting is being considered. The 300-TH/SX accepts up to three 1/1 GN pans (100mm deep), making it the entry point in the Alto-Shaam cook and hold range. For kitchens with higher volume demands or larger batch requirements, heavier-duty models in the range offer greater capacity.
This model is well suited to smaller restaurants, hotel kitchens, pub operations, and contract catering sites where a reliable overnight cook and hold capability is needed without the complexity or footprint of a full combi oven. It is equally useful as a supplementary unit in larger kitchens looking to free up combi capacity during peak service.
If you are unsure whether the 300-TH/SX is the right fit for your volume and menu, our team is happy to talk through your requirements before you commit.
Key Features
- Fanless Halo Heat technology delivers gentle, even radiant heat throughout
- Accepts up to three 1/1 GN pans at 100mm depth simultaneously
- Cook by time or single probe with eight programmable recipe slots
- Icon-based touch interface with single knob temperature and time control
- Waterless operation requires no drain or water supply connection
Operational Benefits
- Reduces moisture loss during cooking, improving yields on high-value proteins
- Holds food at serving temperature through busy service without quality loss
- Minimal controls keep staff training time and operational errors low
- Frees up combi oven capacity by handling overnight or slow-cook workloads
- No steam system simplifies installation and reduces ongoing maintenance demands
Specifications
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 752(H) x 546(W) x 1003(D)mm
- Gn size
- 1/1 GN full
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Weight
- 97kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes — this is one of its most common applications. The cook and hold process is designed around loading the oven during quiet periods, cooking at low temperature over several hours, and then automatically switching to hold mode so food is ready at the start of service. It is well proven for joints, roasts, and large protein portions where consistency and yield matter.
- No. The Halo Heat system is entirely waterless, so there is no steam generator, no water feed, and no drain required. This makes installation considerably simpler than a combi oven and means it can be positioned in locations where plumbing access is limited, provided the electrical supply is adequate.
- The 300-TH/SX holds up to three 1/1 GN pans at 100mm depth, making it best suited to smaller operations or as a supplementary unit rather than a primary production oven for high-volume sites. If you are regularly cooking large batches or running multiple sittings with high protein covers, a larger-capacity model in the Alto-Shaam range is likely to be more appropriate — we can help you assess which unit fits your throughput before you order.