--- title: Blog | High Sabatino & Associates | Foodservice Equipment Representative | Combi Ovens description: Combi Ovens | Find the latest information on foodservice equipment in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. --- ## ![](https://blog.highsabatino.com/hubfs/High_Sabatino_Sep_2015_Theme_Images/HighSab_HP_TopHeader_icons_phone.png) [800.367.4742](tel:800-367-4742) ![](https://blog.highsabatino.com/hubfs/High_Sabatino_Sep_2015_Theme_Images/HighSab_HP_TopHeader_icons_email.png)[**laurie@highsabatino.com**](mailto:laurie@highsabatino.com?) - [![](https://blog.highsabatino.com/hubfs/High_Sabatino_Sep_2015_Theme_Images/facebook.png)](http://www.facebook.com/highsabatino) - [![](https://blog.highsabatino.com/hubfs/High_Sabatino_Sep_2015_Theme_Images/twitter.png)](https://twitter.com/HighSabatino) - [![](https://blog.highsabatino.com/hubfs/High_Sabatino_Sep_2015_Theme_Images/linkedin.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-sabatino-associates?report%2Esuccess=KJ_KkFGTDCfMt-A7wV3Fn9Yvgwr02Kd6AZHGx4bQCDiP6-2rfP2oxyVoEQiPrcAQ7Bf) - [![](https://highsabatino.com/wp-content/themes/trinity/images/social/youtube.png)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLlb39IX8PivyQO-KW0_GNA) [![highsabatino](https://blog.highsabatino.com/hs-fs/hubfs/High_Sabatino_Sep_2015_Theme_Images/high_sabatino_Horizontal_Logo-1024x211.png?width=637&height=131&name=high_sabatino_Horizontal_Logo-1024x211.png "highsabatino")](http://highsabatino.com/) - [About](https://highsabatino.com/company-profile/) - [Affiliates](https://highsabatino.com/affiliates/) - [Facilities](https://highsabatino.com/facilities/) - [Manufacturers](https://highsabatino.com/manufacturers/) - [Events](https://highsabatino.com/events/) - [Rational Live - iCombi Live](https://www.rational-online.com/en_us/experience/rational-live/icombi-live/?countryCode=US&countryName=&zipKey=20794) - [Blog](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog) - [Resources](https://highsabatino.com/resources/) - [Service Request](https://highsabatino.com/service/) - [Digital Price Lists](https://highsabatino.com/resources/#pricelists) - [Contact Us](https://highsabatino.com/contact-us/) # Welcome to High Sabatino's Foodservice Equipment Blog ![bg-header.jpg](https://blog.highsabatino.com/hs-fs/hubfs/High_Sabatino_Sep_2015_Theme_Images/bg-header.jpg?width=2100&name=bg-header.jpg "bg-header.jpg") [![](https://blog.highsabatino.com/hubfs/RATIONAL%20Tips%20and%20Tricks%20%231%20-%20Assigning%20Sounds%20to%20Commands.png)](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/rational-tips-tricks-assigning-sounds) ## [RATIONAL Tips and Tricks #1 - Assigning Sounds to Commands](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/rational-tips-tricks-assigning-sounds) Sometimes when foodservice equipment is so innovative and complex in its applications, it can be helpful to see some basic operational tips and tricks. This is part one of our series on RATIONAL tips and tricks, and this one focuses on sounds. \[…\] [High Sabatino Associates](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/author/high-sabatino-associates) Jun 06, 2024 [Combi Ovens](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/combi-ovens), [Rational](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/rational), [ivario](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/ivario), [icombi](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/icombi) [0 Comments](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/rational-tips-tricks-assigning-sounds#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/rational-tips-tricks-assigning-sounds) [![](https://blog.highsabatino.com/hubfs/High%20Sabatino%20Cooking%20Made%20Easy%20with%20RATIONAL%20Ovens%20header.png)](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/efficient-cooking-energy-star-certified-rational-ovens) ## [Efficient Cooking Made Easy with ENERGY STAR Certified RATIONAL Ovens](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/efficient-cooking-energy-star-certified-rational-ovens) Serving excellent food while still maintaining costs is always a concern of foodservice operations. How can high-quality ingredients be purchased while still maintaining margins to help bring in profits? How can labor challenges become operational efficiencies? How can operations consume less energy? One simple way to help control costs is by using equipment that is ENERGY STAR® rated. Combined with the expertise from RATIONAL ovens, it's a recipe for success in the commercial kitchen. \[…\] [High Sabatino Associates](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/author/high-sabatino-associates) Jun 19, 2023 [Combi Ovens](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/combi-ovens), [Rational](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/rational), [icombi](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/icombi), [energy-efficient](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/energy-efficient) [0 Comments](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/efficient-cooking-energy-star-certified-rational-ovens#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/efficient-cooking-energy-star-certified-rational-ovens) [![](https://blog.highsabatino.com/hubfs/5%20Reasons%20Why%20a%20Combi%20Belongs%20in%20a%20School%20Kitchen.png)](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/why-combi-belongs-in-school-kitchen) ## [5 Reasons Why a Combi Belongs in a School Kitchen](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/why-combi-belongs-in-school-kitchen) Combi ovens can be viewed as one of the most versatile pieces of foodservice equipment in any commercial or institutional kitchen. In [school cafeterias](https://blog.highsabatino.com/school-cafeteria-resources-virginia-maryland)where labor challenges are so pronounced, combi ovens can be even more beneficial. Why? Let's take a closer look at the five reasons why school nutrition directors should consider using a combi oven. \[…\] [High Sabatino](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/author/high-sabatino) Mar 15, 2023 [Schools](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/schools), [Combi Ovens](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/combi-ovens), [Rational](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/rational), [Steam Cooking](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/steam-cooking), [School](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/school) [0 Comments](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/why-combi-belongs-in-school-kitchen#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/why-combi-belongs-in-school-kitchen) [![](https://blog.highsabatino.com/hubfs/commercial%20kitchen%20of%20the%20future.png)](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/commercial-kitchen-of-the-future) ## [Start Building the Commercial Kitchen of the Future](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/commercial-kitchen-of-the-future) Commercial and institutional kitchens are changing. A combination of foodservice industry trends coupled with foodservice equipment innovations is speeding up these changes like never before. For example, the current labor shortage is forcing operators to consider automation, robotics, and smart kitchens as a way to run more efficiently and profitably. \[…\] [High Sabatino](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/author/high-sabatino) Jan 11, 2023 [Blast Chillers](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/blast-chillers), [Combi Ovens](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/combi-ovens), [Rational](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/rational), [Irinox](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/irinox), [icombi](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/icombi) [0 Comments](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/commercial-kitchen-of-the-future#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/commercial-kitchen-of-the-future) [![](https://blog.highsabatino.com/hubfs/5%20reasons%20to%20attend%20a%20foodservice%20demo%20-hsa%20hero.png)](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/5-reasons-to-attend-a-rational-cookinglive-demo-with-high-sabatino) ## [5 Reasons to Attend a RATIONAL CookingLive Demo at High Sabatino](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/5-reasons-to-attend-a-rational-cookinglive-demo-with-high-sabatino) We love it when people come by the High Sabatino test kitchen to spend time with our team of experts including our executive chef, [Tommy Abbott](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/tommy-abbott-high-sabatino-corporate-chef). We also know how important your time is, and we certainly don't want anyone wasting it. That's why we make our in-house demonstrations as fun and educational as possible. \[…\] [High Sabatino Associates](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/author/high-sabatino-associates) Apr 19, 2021 [Schools](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/schools), [Blast Chillers](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/blast-chillers), [Combi Ovens](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/combi-ovens), [Rational](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/rational), [Irinox](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/irinox) [0 Comments](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/5-reasons-to-attend-a-rational-cookinglive-demo-with-high-sabatino#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/5-reasons-to-attend-a-rational-cookinglive-demo-with-high-sabatino) [![](https://blog.highsabatino.com/hubfs/vcc_rational_112L_pass_fix725x370.png)](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/do-more-with-less-with-this-multifunctional-commercial-kitchen-appliance) ## [Do More with Less: Multifunctional Commercial Kitchen Appliance](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/do-more-with-less-with-this-multifunctional-commercial-kitchen-appliance) What if you could cook more with less hassle and less equipment taking up space in your commercial kitchen? Doesn't that sound ideal? Imagine using less space while increasing productivity and reducing energy consumption. Couldn't that make business more profitable and enjoyable? Fortunately for you and all of your foodservice operation needs, that dream is a reality! You can reduce your cooking footprint while increasing the output and maximizing your operational success. \[…\] [High Sabatino Associates](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/author/high-sabatino-associates) Feb 21, 2020 [Schools](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/schools), [Blast Chillers](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/blast-chillers), [Combi Ovens](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/combi-ovens), [Rational](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/rational), [Irinox](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/irinox) [0 Comments](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/do-more-with-less-with-this-multifunctional-commercial-kitchen-appliance#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/do-more-with-less-with-this-multifunctional-commercial-kitchen-appliance) [![](https://blog.highsabatino.com/hubfs/Go%20Behind%20the%20Scene%E2%80%99s%20at%20Frank%E2%80%99s%20Place-1.png)](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/behind-the-scenes-at-franks-place) ## [Go Behind the Scene’s at Frank’s Place](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/behind-the-scenes-at-franks-place) Change in a restaurant that has been successful for its traditional cooking methods can be a difficult thing to swallow for the business owners. For Frank Cerminaro, this was the case when he realized he had to make the transition from conventional ovens to combi ovens. The demand for his fabulous menu was not being met by current cooking methods, and changes were required. \[…\] [High Sabatino Associates](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/author/high-sabatino-associates) Dec 16, 2019 [Combi Ovens](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/combi-ovens), [Rational](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/rational) [0 Comments](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/behind-the-scenes-at-franks-place#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/behind-the-scenes-at-franks-place) [![](https://blog.highsabatino.com/hubfs/Why%20Combi%20Oven%20Technology%20Is%20Excellent%20for%20School%20Cafeterias.png)](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/why-combi-oven-technology-is-excellent-for-school-cafeterias) ## [Why Combi Oven Technology Is Excellent for School Cafeterias](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/why-combi-oven-technology-is-excellent-for-school-cafeterias) School cafeteria meals don't have to be predictable. With today's students, food that isn't tasty is boring and irrelevant. At the same time, school districts and the foodservice equipment companies that support them are making things easier on today's directors and cafeteria staff. Combi oven technology is one of these improvements. \[…\] [High Sabatino](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/author/high-sabatino) Jun 26, 2019 [Schools](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/schools), [Combi Ovens](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/combi-ovens), [Rational](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/rational) [0 Comments](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/why-combi-oven-technology-is-excellent-for-school-cafeterias#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/why-combi-oven-technology-is-excellent-for-school-cafeterias) [![](https://blog.highsabatino.com/hubfs/How%20to%20Make%20the%20Most%20of%20Your%20Rational%20Combi%20Oven%20by%20Pairing%20It%20with%20Other%20Foodservice%20Equipment.png)](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/pairing-rational-combi-ovens-with-other-foodservice-equipment) ## [How to Make the Most of Your Rational Combi Oven by Pairing It with Other Foodservice Equipment](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/pairing-rational-combi-ovens-with-other-foodservice-equipment) We don't generally publicize it. We don't really talk about it in this way. Heck, we never really thought about writing a blog post about it until a few weeks ago. But here at High Sabatino, there's one general thing you should know about our lineup of foodservice solutions. \[…\] [High Sabatino](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/author/high-sabatino) May 04, 2018 [Blast Chillers](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/blast-chillers), [Combi Ovens](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/combi-ovens), [Rational](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/rational), [Irinox](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/irinox) [0 Comments](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/pairing-rational-combi-ovens-with-other-foodservice-equipment#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/pairing-rational-combi-ovens-with-other-foodservice-equipment) [![](https://blog.highsabatino.com/hubfs/Three%20Tips%20for%20Selecting%20an%20Oven%20for%20Your%20Small%20Volume%20Foodservice%20Operation.jpg)](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/what-you-should-look-for-in-a-small-sized-oven) ## [What You Should Look for in a Small-Sized Oven](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/what-you-should-look-for-in-a-small-sized-oven) Changing customer preferences combined with limited space can be challenging factors in operations across, not just Maryland and Virginia, but the entire foodservice landscape. \[…\] [High Sabatino Associates](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/author/high-sabatino-associates) Mar 09, 2018 [Combi Ovens](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/combi-ovens), [Rational](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/rational) [0 Comments](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/what-you-should-look-for-in-a-small-sized-oven#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/what-you-should-look-for-in-a-small-sized-oven) [All posts](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/all) [Next](https://blog.highsabatino.com/blog/topic/combi-ovens/page/2) Enter The Keyword ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - 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