Houno Invoq 10 Grid 1/1 GN Electric Combi Oven

The Houno Invoq 10-grid electric combi oven is a full-size, three-phase unit designed for professional kitchens that need to cook consistently at volume. It operates across the standard range of combi modes — convection, steam, and combined heat-and-humidity — and the 10 x 1/1 GN capacity places it firmly in the mid-to-high volume bracket, commonly used in restaurants, hotels, contract catering operations, and central production kitchens running across multiple sittings.

During busy service periods, the oven's Climate Control system maintains precise humidity throughout the cooking cycle. When the door is opened repeatedly under load, chamber conditions return to programme settings quickly, which helps prevent cumulative timing drift across a full rack. The SmartChef automation and Cook Time Correction features reduce the need for constant chef oversight by reading the load and adjusting the cook accordingly. In kitchens running lean on skilled labour during service, that kind of automated compensation has genuine operational value.

Practically, the Invoq offers operators a number of meaningful advantages:

• Drag-and-drop Menu Planner allows multiple dishes to run simultaneously without manual monitoring
• Cook Time Correction automatically compensates as load and conditions change mid-service
• Integrated Care Cycle simplifies end-of-service cleaning with minimal staff effort
• Touchscreen interface reduces training time and minimises input errors during busy periods
• Steel and glass construction stands up to the demands of daily commercial cleaning routines

Installation requires a three-phase electrical supply, so the circuit, isolator, and cable specification need to be confirmed with a qualified electrician before ordering. At 143kg the unit needs solid floor loading and at least two people for safe positioning. An adequate extract canopy above the oven is essential — your existing ventilation setup should be assessed against the oven's output before installation. The footprint is substantial, so check clearances carefully, particularly in galley-style or compact kitchens.

This oven is well suited to kitchens producing 80 to 200-plus covers per service, or to central production operations where programmability and consistency are as important as raw capacity. Smaller sites or those without a three-phase supply may find a 6-grid model more appropriate; higher-volume operations running multiple shifts or production-scale output may benefit from a larger-capacity alternative.

If you'd like to talk through whether the 10-grid is the right fit for your service volume and kitchen setup, our team is glad to help before you make a decision.