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Lainox Sapiens Boosted Gas Combi Oven 16x 1/1 GN SAG161BS

SKU: HP577

£15,312.00(£18,374.40 inc VAT)
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  • In the event of equipment failure any parts needed will be provided 2
  • In the event of equipment failure an engineer will be sent for an onsite repair 2
  • Natural Gas - Equipment must be installed by a registered commercial Gas Safe engineer
  • Equipment may be supplied with a moulded plug but may be more suitably connected to a fused spur

The Lainox Sapiens Boosted SAG161BS is a full-size, high-capacity gas combination oven built for demanding professional kitchens. The unit combines two independently operating ovens, a 6-grid section stacked above a 10-grid section, into a single floor-standing column, giving operators access to 16 full 1/1 GN rack positions within one footprint. Each section runs its own cooking programme independently, with convection, steam, and combination modes available across both.

In service, this kind of capacity is meaningful. Being able to run a roasting programme in the lower oven while holding or regenerating in the upper section (simultaneously and without interaction between the two environments) allows a brigade to manage multiple elements of service without queuing food or juggling oven time. Recovery between loads is supported by the gas-boosted heating system, which helps maintain consistent cooking temperatures even during sustained back-to-back use. The touchscreen interface on each section provides access to recipe storage and wash programmes, which reduces reliance on operator memory during busy periods and supports consistency across different staff members.

From a practical standpoint, the Sapiens range is well regarded for its cleaning system, which matters on a unit this size: manual cleaning of a 16-grid oven at the end of a long service is genuinely time-consuming, and an automated wash cycle makes a real operational difference. Key operational advantages include:

  • Dual independent ovens allow simultaneous multi-programme cooking across 16 grids
  • Gas operation suits kitchens where electricity supply is a constraint at this output level
  • Touchscreen recipe storage supports consistency across service teams
  • Automated wash programmes reduce end-of-service cleaning time significantly
  • Stainless steel construction throughout is appropriate for heavy daily use

Installation requires careful planning. At 270kg and standing just over 1.8 metres tall, the unit needs a reinforced floor, sufficient ceiling clearance, and proper gas supply provision sized for a commercial combi at this output. Ventilation via a canopy or appropriate extraction system is essential: this is not an oven that can be positioned without addressing extract. Access during delivery and installation needs to be assessed in advance given the overall dimensions and weight. We would always recommend a site survey before ordering a unit of this scale.

The SAG161BS is well suited to high-volume operations: hotel kitchens, large contract catering sites, central production units, and busy restaurant kitchens where oven capacity is a genuine bottleneck. For smaller operations, a single-section model may be more appropriate; for very large production environments, it is worth discussing whether additional units or an alternative configuration would serve better.

If you are weighing up whether this unit is right for your site (in terms of output, gas supply, or how it fits your kitchen layout), we are happy to talk it through before you commit.

Frequently asked questions

Is a 16-grid combi oven the right size for my kitchen?

A 16-grid unit at this scale is generally suited to high-volume operations — hotel kitchens, large contract catering facilities, or busy central production kitchens where a single smaller oven creates a throughput bottleneck. If your service volumes are lower or your kitchen space is limited, a single-section model is likely to be a better fit, and we can help you work out which capacity matches your output requirements.

What does the gas installation involve for the SAG161BS?

The unit requires a gas supply sized appropriately for a commercial combi oven at this output level, along with a suitable gas safety valve and professional installation by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Given the unit's height, weight, and overall dimensions, you will also need to confirm ceiling clearance, floor load capacity, and extraction provision before installation — a site survey is strongly advisable before ordering.

Can the two oven sections be operated completely independently?

Yes — the upper 6-grid and lower 10-grid sections each have their own controls, cooking modes, and programme settings, so they can run entirely different tasks at the same time. This is one of the key operational advantages of a stacked combi configuration, allowing a kitchen to roast, steam, and regenerate simultaneously within a single footprint.
Lainox Sapiens Boosted Gas Combi Oven 16x 1/1 GN SAG161BS

£15,312.00(£18,374.40 inc VAT)

£15,312.00(£18,374.40 inc VAT)

The Lainox Sapiens Boosted SAG161BS is a full-size, high-capacity gas combination oven built for demanding professional kitchens. The unit combines two independently operating ovens, a 6-grid section stacked above a 10-grid section, into a single floor-standing column, giving operators access to 16 full 1/1 GN rack positions within one footprint. Each section runs its own cooking programme independently, with convection, steam, and combination modes available across both.

In service, this kind of capacity is meaningful. Being able to run a roasting programme in the lower oven while holding or regenerating in the upper section (simultaneously and without interaction between the two environments) allows a brigade to manage multiple elements of service without queuing food or juggling oven time. Recovery between loads is supported by the gas-boosted heating system, which helps maintain consistent cooking temperatures even during sustained back-to-back use. The touchscreen interface on each section provides access to recipe storage and wash programmes, which reduces reliance on operator memory during busy periods and supports consistency across different staff members.

From a practical standpoint, the Sapiens range is well regarded for its cleaning system, which matters on a unit this size: manual cleaning of a 16-grid oven at the end of a long service is genuinely time-consuming, and an automated wash cycle makes a real operational difference. Key operational advantages include:

  • Dual independent ovens allow simultaneous multi-programme cooking across 16 grids
  • Gas operation suits kitchens where electricity supply is a constraint at this output level
  • Touchscreen recipe storage supports consistency across service teams
  • Automated wash programmes reduce end-of-service cleaning time significantly
  • Stainless steel construction throughout is appropriate for heavy daily use

Installation requires careful planning. At 270kg and standing just over 1.8 metres tall, the unit needs a reinforced floor, sufficient ceiling clearance, and proper gas supply provision sized for a commercial combi at this output. Ventilation via a canopy or appropriate extraction system is essential: this is not an oven that can be positioned without addressing extract. Access during delivery and installation needs to be assessed in advance given the overall dimensions and weight. We would always recommend a site survey before ordering a unit of this scale.

The SAG161BS is well suited to high-volume operations: hotel kitchens, large contract catering sites, central production units, and busy restaurant kitchens where oven capacity is a genuine bottleneck. For smaller operations, a single-section model may be more appropriate; for very large production environments, it is worth discussing whether additional units or an alternative configuration would serve better.

If you are weighing up whether this unit is right for your site (in terms of output, gas supply, or how it fits your kitchen layout), we are happy to talk it through before you commit.