Thomas Keller Restaurants. Yountville, CA, USA.

“It’s one of those pieces of equipment I now cannot work without in the kitchen.” - Thomas Keller, Chef/Proprietor

Precision, Consistency, Excellence.

Thomas Keller, Chef/Proprietor of The French Laundry in the Napa Valley, is among the most acclaimed chefs in the world and the only American-born chef to hold multiple three-star ratings from the Michelin Guide. Renowned for his impeccable culinary skills, exquisite ingredients and exacting standards, he relies on fundamental kitchen equipment that allows the use of a variety of skills and cooking techniques.

With hospitality at the forefront, Chef Keller’s restaurants strive to deliver a memorable dining experience. The chefs at each restaurant pay special attention to even the smallest detail, so that every guest leaves happy. “That’s what cooking is all about,” stated Chef Keller.

Thomas Keller Restaurants
  • The French Laundry, Yountville
  • Per Se, New York
  • Bouchon Bistro, Yountville and Las Vegas
  • Bouchon Bakery, Yountville, New York, Las Vegas
  • Ad Hoc, Yountville
  • The Surf Club Restaurant, Surfside
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“We strive for precision in our cooking, in our kitchens and in our restaurants, and RATIONAL has become one of those fundamental pieces of equipment that we rely on.”

Thomas Keller, Chef/Proprietor

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The RATIONAL Solution.

RATIONAL was the first combi oven Chef Keller used in the 90s, and it has featured prominently in his kitchens ever since. Combi technology and the dynamic cooking range it provides has been instrumental in his cooking techniques.

“The RATIONAL SelfCookingCenter® has given us the ability to be dynamic with our dishes and develop a menu that is continually evolving,” Chef Keller said.

RATIONAL ovens play a role at Chef Keller’s restaurants and bakeries. The prep and pastry kitchens use them throughout the day, while chefs also rely on them for à la minute preparation. The French Laundry kitchen recently underwent a complete renovation, and RATIONAL remains a cornerstone. “RATIONAL is a part of our brigade on the line.”

Benefits.

  • iCookingControl:
    Intelligent cooking processes ensure that there is no need for monitoring.
  • Efficient CareControl:
    Automatically cleans and descales, even overnight if desired.
  • Overnight cooking:
    Allows the chefs to cook 24 hours a day, which creates workflow efficiencies.
  • HACCP documentation:
    Able to download HACCP data in order to ensure food safety.
  • Combi-Duo configuration:
    Two cooking cabinets let the chefs use different cooking applications, and saves on space.
  • Certified service partner network:
    Provides best in class service locally around the clock.
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