Test Kitchen Tuesday Featuring RATIONAL®
Experience the Future of Commercial Cooking with LiveDemonstrations of the iCombi Pro, iVario Pro & ConnectedCooking
See how RATIONAL technology can help reduce labor, improve food consistency, increase production capacity, and lower operating costs - all in a live, hands-on environment.
Experience the Future of Commercial Cooking
Join Gator Chef and RATIONAL for an exclusive Test Kitchen Tuesday event showcasing the latest innovations in commercial foodservice technology.
Whether you operate a restaurant, school cafeteria, healthcare facility, catering company, corporate dining program, or institutional kitchen, you'll discover how RATIONAL equipment can streamline production, reduce labor demands, and deliver consistent results every time.
During this live event, attendees will experience real cooking demonstrations, product presentations, and expert insights from one of the most trusted names in commercial cooking equipment.
Why Attend?
Live Cooking Demonstration
Watch the RATIONAL iCombi Pro prepare multiple menu items while demonstrating:
- Intelligent cooking processes
- Automated climate management
- Consistent food quality
- Faster production times
- Reduced food waste
See firsthand how a single oven can handle multiple cooking applications with exceptional precision
Featured Technology
iCombi Pro
The Intelligent Combi Oven
Benefits include:
- Higher food quality
- Lower labor requirements
- Reduced energy consumption
- Increased kitchen productivity
- Consistent results every time
iVario Pro
Much More Than a Tilt Skillet
Discover how the iVario Pro can replace multiple pieces of cooking equipment, including:
- Tilting skillets
- Steam kettles
- Braising pans
- Deep fryers
- Stock pots
Cook faster, save space, and improve kitchen efficiency with one multifunctional cooking system.
ConnectedCooking
Remote Kitchen Management
Learn how RATIONAL's cloud-based ConnectedCooking platform allows operators to:
- Push recipes to equipment
- Monitor HACCP documentation
- Track performance
- Manage equipment remotely
- Standardize food production across locations
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Restaurant Owners
Executive Chefs
Kitchen Managers
Multi-UnitOperators
K-12 School Foodservice Directors
College & University Dining Teams
Healthcare Foodservice Professionals
Catering Companies
Hotel & Hospitality Operators
Commercial Kitchen Consultants
Exclusive Event Attendee Benefits
Special Post-Event Pricing:
Attendees will receive access to exclusive Gator Chef promotional pricing on qualifying RATIONAL equipment purchases.
✔ Live Product Demonstrations
✔ Expert Q&A Session
✔ Food & Refreshments Provided
✔ Networking Opportunities
✔ Event-Only Equipment Savings
Event Location
Test Kitchen Tuesday Featuring RATIONAL
Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Gator Chef Test Kitchen
955 Ogden Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532