Merrychef

Merrychef

Merrychef is the pioneer and global leader in high-speed, accelerated cooking ovens. Founded in 1950 by Christopher E. Tibbs, the brand revolutionised commercial catering with early microwave innovations, including the world’s first commercial microwave in 1958 and the first accelerated combination oven in 1969. Today, the brand manufactures its ovens in Sheffield, UK, exporting British engineering to kitchens in over 100 countries. Merrychef’s focus is clear: delivering rapid, consistent, restaurant-quality cooking through technology that reduces cooking times by up to 80% while maintaining precision, texture, and flavour.

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Built for High-Speed Cooking

Merrychef ovens combine three heat sources—microwave power for rapid core heating, convection heat for even browning, and tuned impingement (high-velocity air jets) for crisping—to deliver fast, reliable results. This allows operators to cook a pizza in 90 seconds or toast a sandwich in 40 seconds, supporting high-volume service without compromising quality.

The brand also prioritises safety, versatility, and connectivity. Patented cooling technology keeps exteriors cool to the touch, while ventless operation removes grease and odours, enabling installation in virtually any environment. Cloud-enabled ovens allow remote management and standardised cooking across multiple sites.

Key Product Ranges

Merrychef’s range is designed for operators with varying kitchen layouts and service needs:

• conneX® Series (12 & 16): Flagship high-speed ovens with touchscreen interface, Wi-Fi connectivity, and KitchenConnect® cloud integration. The conneX® 12 features the largest cavity-to-footprint ratio, fitting a 12″ pizza into a 14″ wide unit.
• eikon® Series (e1s, e2s): Compact, versatile ovens ideal for space-constrained cafes and small restaurants, capable of toasting, grilling, and baking rapid-serve items.
• Accessories: Colour-coded trays, solid and mesh baskets, and specialised liners designed to withstand rapid thermal cycling and support diverse menu execution without cross-contamination.

Why Choose Merrychef?

Merrychef is trusted by operators who need speed, reliability, and ease of use in demanding kitchens:

• Ventless operation: Built-in catalytic converters remove grease and odours, eliminating the need for extraction hoods.
• Cool-to-touch safety: Patented cooling technology keeps exteriors safe at high operating temperatures.
• Operational consistency: Icon-driven touchscreen simplifies cooking, allowing unskilled staff to produce high-quality results.
• British manufacturing excellence: ISO 9001 and 14001 certified Sheffield facility, expanded with renewable energy and increased warehousing for reliable global supply.
• Connected kitchens: conneX® ovens enable cloud-based remote menu updates across multiple sites instantly.