{"title":"Sous Vide Circulators","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"clifton-food-range-fl4ca-clip-on-digital-immersion-circulator","title":"Clifton FL4CA Clip-On Digital Immersion Circulator","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clifton FL4CA is a clip-on digital immersion circulator for sous vide cooking. Rather than requiring a dedicated water bath unit, it attaches directly to a suitable gastronorm container or deep pan, heating and circulating the water to a consistent, precise temperature. It is a practical format for kitchens where counter space is at a premium or where sous vide is needed alongside existing container equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTemperature accuracy is central to sous vide cookery, and the FL4CA displays readings to 0.1°C resolution, maintaining that consistency across extended cooking cycles. This matters not only for texture and quality outcomes but for food safety compliance during long, low-temperature cooks. The integrated timer supports cycles of up to 99 hours with audio and visual alerts on completion, which reduces the need for constant monitoring during busy service periods. Settings are retained in memory between uses, saving setup time across shifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe clip-on format offers some clear operational advantages for the right kitchen:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttaches to most standard gastronorm containers or suitable deep pans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo fixed plumbing or ventilation requirements — connects to a standard electrical supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetained memory settings reduce repetitive programming between services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA lower-commitment entry point for operations introducing sous vide technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe container used must have adequate depth to maintain proper water coverage throughout the cook. Beyond selecting an appropriate vessel and a suitable power supply, there are no significant installation prerequisites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis circulator is well suited to smaller restaurants, pop-up operations, and development kitchens where sous vide is used selectively rather than at sustained high volume. For sites running multiple simultaneous sous vide lines or cooking at continuous throughput, a purpose-built water bath or a higher-capacity circulator would be worth considering. Clifton Food Range has a long-standing reputation for accurate, well-built temperature-controlled equipment, and the FL4CA reflects that same focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure whether the clip-on format fits your kitchen's workflow, or want to compare it against a water bath setup, the team is glad to talk it through.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clifton","offers":[{"title":"Unit Only","offer_id":39680429981756,"sku":"FL4CA","price":626.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"With 2\/1 Gastronorm Tank (620 x 500 x 200mm deep) - 56 litre","offer_id":39680430014524,"sku":"FL4CA+MSP0660","price":723.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/files\/Clifton_FL4CA.jpg?v=1787834068"},{"product_id":"sous-vide-tools-ivide-plus-junior-sous-vide-cooker-with-wifi-svt-01005","title":"Sous Vide Tools iVide Plus Junior Thermal Circulator with WiFi","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe iVide Plus Junior is a clamp-on thermal circulator designed for professional sous vide cooking. It attaches to the side of a suitable stainless steel or polycarbonate container of up to 45 litres, creating a precisely controlled water bath without the need for a dedicated tank. The unit is operated via a four-inch touchscreen and can also be managed remotely through a companion app over WiFi, which gives kitchen teams the flexibility to monitor and adjust cook parameters without being stationed next to the vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a working kitchen environment, the 1.5kW heating element brings a 45-litre vessel up to temperature at a reasonable pace, and the unit maintains temperature with a high degree of stability throughout the cook cycle. That consistency matters when you are running long, slow cooks — particularly for proteins where precise temperature control is critical to both texture and food safety. The WiFi functionality is genuinely useful in busy services, allowing a chef to check progress or make minor adjustments while managing other sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractical advantages for operators include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote monitoring via the app reduces the need for constant manual checking during long cooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIPX7 water resistance rating provides meaningful protection against splashes and accidental immersion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClamp-on design works with containers you may already have, avoiding the cost of a dedicated tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent temperature stability supports reliable, repeatable results across batches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and lightweight, so it stows easily when not in use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstallation requirements are straightforward — the unit runs from a standard 13-amp socket and requires no fixed connection. You will need a suitable container of sufficient depth to allow proper water circulation around the clamp fitting. It is worth noting that the 45-litre capacity is well matched to small-to-medium operations or kitchens running sous vide as part of their menu rather than as a primary production method. For sites with higher-volume requirements or continuous production, a larger-capacity circulator would be worth considering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis unit is well suited to independent restaurants, boutique hotels, and catering operations introducing or extending their sous vide offering without committing to a large fixed installation. It is a practical choice where counter space is limited or where flexibility to move the unit between stations is useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure whether this capacity suits your intended service volume or cooking programme, we are happy to talk through how sous vide fits into your specific kitchen operation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sous Vide Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56806107709822,"sku":"HW489","price":202.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/files\/17128eaf207c972bf1e981add14fe5f8.jpg?v=1768278803"},{"product_id":"sous-vide-tools-ivide-plus-sous-vide-cooker-with-wifi-svt-01006","title":"Sous Vide Tools iVide Plus WiFi Sous Vide Circulator SVT-01006","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sous Vide Tools iVide Plus is a clip-on thermal circulator designed for professional kitchen use. It clamps to the side of any suitable stainless steel or polycarbonate container up to 80 litres, creating a precisely controlled water bath for sous vide cooking without the need for a dedicated built-in unit. A 5-inch touchscreen provides direct on-unit control, and built-in WiFi allows temperature and timing to be monitored or adjusted remotely via the companion app — useful in busy services where the cook cannot be stationed at the unit continuously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice, the iVide Plus is well regarded for the consistency it brings to high-volume protein cookery. The 2.2kW heating element brings large water volumes up to temperature relatively quickly for a circulator of this type, and the stirred circulation system — running at 10 litres per minute — keeps the bath uniform throughout, eliminating the cold pockets that can compromise consistency in larger containers. Temperature stability to within 0.07°C means that results are reliably repeatable across a full service or an overnight batch cook, which matters when producing large quantities of vacuum-packed proteins or vegetables to a consistent specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise temperature control reduces risk of inconsistency across large batch cooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote WiFi monitoring frees kitchen staff to attend to other tasks during long cooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip-on design works with existing containers, avoiding the cost of a dedicated vessel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent water circulation eliminates temperature variation within the bath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel construction holds up well in a commercial kitchen environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward — the unit clamps onto a suitable container and connects to a standard 13-amp socket. There are no plumbing or gas connections required. The primary practical consideration is the vessel itself: the container must be capable of holding the water volume safely and withstanding sustained heat, and operators will need to factor evaporation management into longer cook cycles. The unit weighs 4.2kg and is compact enough to store easily between services. WiFi connectivity requires a stable kitchen network signal within reasonable range of the unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe iVide Plus is well suited to restaurants, hotel kitchens, and catering operations that use sous vide as a regular part of their production process — particularly where batch volumes justify a serious, reliable circulator rather than a lighter-duty entry-level unit. It is most appropriate for kitchens with established sous vide workflows. For sites running multiple large baths simultaneously or requiring continuous high-volume output, it is worth discussing whether a higher-capacity setup would better match the operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure whether this circulator matches your batch volumes or existing container setup, the team is happy to talk through the options with you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sous Vide Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56806107775358,"sku":"HW490","price":362.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/files\/bbd2834668c867842ff0bbde275b13e6.jpg?v=1768278808"},{"product_id":"caterlite-portable-sous-vide-machine","title":"Caterlite Portable Clip-On Sous Vide Machine","description":"\u003cp\u003eSous vide cooking has become a standard technique in many professional kitchens, and this portable unit from Caterlite offers a practical entry point for operators who want the method without committing to a dedicated sous vide tank. The machine clips directly onto the side of almost any suitable container — a stockpot, a deep gastronorm container, a polycarbonate tank — and circulates the water continuously to maintain an even temperature throughout the bath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a working kitchen environment, the clip-on format is useful where bench space is at a premium. There is no fixed footprint; the unit stores away when not in use and can be deployed quickly during prep. Continuous water circulation means temperature stratification is kept in check, which is the core requirement for reliable sous vide results. At 1.45kg, it is genuinely portable and straightforward to move between stations or sites if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractically, this type of unit suits lower-volume output — finishing proteins ahead of service, holding portions at temperature, or preparing smaller batch quantities. It is not designed for continuous high-throughput production runs or large simultaneous batch loads. Operators running a high volume of sous vide covers daily may find a purpose-built tank with greater capacity better suited to their needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClips to existing containers, keeping equipment investment low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and easy to store when not in active use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent water circulation for even temperature across the bath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with most containers at least 180mm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel and plastic construction appropriate for kitchen use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure whether this unit will handle your anticipated output, or if you are weighing it against a larger dedicated tank, feel free to get in touch — it is the kind of question worth a quick conversation before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Caterlite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57240735056254,"sku":"CS939","price":108.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/files\/fe9ee074e67119dec2e1c9f980e89f0e.jpg?v=1776044363"},{"product_id":"buffalo-portable-sous-vide","title":"Buffalo Portable Sous Vide Immersion Circulator","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Buffalo portable sous vide is a clip-on immersion circulator designed for commercial kitchens where sous vide cooking is used occasionally rather than as a high-volume daily process. Rather than requiring a dedicated vessel, the unit clips directly onto most containers, pots, or tanks with rounded or flat walls, which gives it a degree of flexibility that fixed sous vide units simply cannot offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn practice, this type of unit suits kitchens that prepare proteins, vegetables, or desserts sous vide as part of a broader menu — not operations running sustained high-volume output across a full service. The circulator draws water continuously around the container, maintaining consistent temperature throughout, which is the fundamental requirement for reliable sous vide results. At up to a 40-litre working capacity, it can handle a reasonable batch size for its class.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe practical advantages of this format are worth considering:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClips to gastronorm containers, stockpots, and most flat or rounded-wall vessels already in use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight and compact enough to store easily when not in use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo fixed plumbing or installation required — plugs into a standard socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent water circulation supports accurate, repeatable results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple to clean and maintain with no complex components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the unit is portable and requires no fixed installation, there is very little to consider in terms of setup. It will need a stable surface and a suitable container of the right depth to allow safe clip attachment and adequate water circulation. It is not designed for continuous heavy-volume use — kitchens running sous vide as a core, high-throughput technique daily would likely benefit from a more robust, higher-capacity dedicated unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis unit is well suited to smaller restaurants, hotel kitchens, and catering operations where sous vide features on the menu without being a primary cooking method. 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