Rational Intelligent Cooking Systems Transforms Jamie’s Quality Butchers
From Doubling Production to Stress-Free Operations, Rational’s Game-Changing iVario and iCombi Pro Deliver The WOW Effect
Jamie’s Quality Butchers, a thriving and award-winning butcher shop in Kettering, Northamptonshire, has seen tremendous growth since its establishment in 2019. This success is largely attributed to their unwavering commitment to quality and the strategic investment in Rational cooking systems, the iVario advanced bratt pan model 2-SP, and iCombi Pro combi-steamer models 10-1/1E and 6-1/1E.
James Cooper, the owner, first encountered the iVario at a Rational demonstration after already being impressed with the iCombi Pro. Reflecting on his experience, he shared, “I was blown away by the actual iVario, what it can do for my company. The old way of the gas and the hobs, and the pans, and the washing up, and all the old school hassle completely disappeared.” The iVario has revolutionised their operations, reducing cooking times drastically, as James notes, “We can limit making a pie from eight hours down to four hours—that’s a massive, massive time saving.” This efficiency has enabled Jamie’s to double their production, from 50 pies to 100 pies, significantly boosting their output.
The iVario’s versatility has also allowed the butchers to expand their product range, particularly in gluten-free options. James explains, “The iVario helps us do a more diverse gluten-free range because we have the time… it’s a huge benefit to the company.” Beyond the cooking capabilities, the ease of cleaning is another standout feature, with James emphasising, “The iVario is a million times easier to clean. There’s no scrubbing. It’s just a quick, easy rinse. Saves us a lot of time and a lot of money.” This has greatly improved staff morale, as they can now focus on quality rather than laborious cleaning tasks.
The iCombi Pro has further enhanced Jamie’s operations. As James states, “The iCombi Pro has given me the power now to look ahead and think, okay, we can handle more. If you want your business to elevate and go bigger with ease, less stress, more efficiency, then the iCombi Pro is a no-brainer.”
The Rational iCareSystem AutoDose transforms kitchen cleaning with its effortless automation, making it a perfect solution for businesses like James’s as the system guarantees a clean with the push of a button. James states, “It’s one of the best things we’ve ever invested in because of the time we’re saving, the guaranteed clean.“ He continues, “It’s definitely worthwhile to invest because it’s benefited the company for water saving, electricity, time, easiness, and less pressure for the staff. The AutoDose has given my iCombi’s The WOW effect.“
