In today’s fast-paced foodservice world, commercial kitchens are under constant pressure to reduce costs, boost efficiency, and meet growing sustainability expectations. One smart solution that’s gaining momentum? Giving catering equipment a second life.
Welcome to the circular kitchen, where refurbished combi ovens, fridges, and more help businesses cut waste, save money, and operate more sustainably.
At CaterCombi, we specialise in professionally refurbished combi ovens that perform like new at a fraction of the cost, and environmental footprint. Let’s explore how the circular kitchen model is reshaping the future of commercial catering.
What Is a Circular Kitchen?
A circular kitchen follows the principles of the circular economy, a system designed to eliminate waste, extend the lifespan of resources, and regenerate value. In practice, this means:
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Repairing and refurbishing equipment instead of scrapping it
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Reducing landfill waste from broken or outdated units
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Reusing valuable materials and components
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Reinvesting in equipment that’s built to last
Instead of the traditional “buy, use, discard” model, circular kitchens focus on reuse, restore, and relaunch, especially with high-value items like combi ovens.
Giving Catering Equipment a Second Life
Every year, thousands of fully repairable ovens are replaced simply because they’re old—not because they’re broken. CaterCombi takes these units, gives them a complete mechanical and aesthetic overhaul, and reintroduces them to the market with:
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New door seals
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Descaled steam systems
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Calibrated sensors and probes
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Cleaned fans, filters, and trays
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Fully tested electronics and safety features
The result? A top-brand combi oven—like Rational or Lainox—restored to near-new condition, ready to serve a new kitchen for years to come.
Why Circular Kitchens Matter
Whether you’re a restaurant, care home, school, or caterer, embracing refurbished equipment helps you:
✅ Lower Your Environmental Impact
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Avoid sending old equipment to landfill
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Reduce the carbon footprint of manufacturing new products
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Minimise resource consumption
✅ Save Serious Money
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Refurbished combi ovens can cost 40–60% less than new units
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Enjoy professional-grade performance without the premium price
✅ Promote a Greener Brand Image
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Customers increasingly value businesses that make eco-conscious choices
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Show you’re part of the solution, not the problem
Who Benefits from the Circular Kitchen?
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Schools needing reliable, cost-effective ovens for high-volume lunches
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Care homes focused on nutrition, consistency, and hygiene
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Start-up caterers wanting professional equipment without high capital spend
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Restaurants and food trucks with tight space and budget constraints
In short, any kitchen looking for quality, performance, and value.
How CaterCombi Makes It Happen
Our expert team sources, inspects, and refurbishes used combi ovens from trusted brands. Each unit goes through:
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Complete mechanical inspection
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Deep internal and external cleaning
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Component replacement where needed
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Final testing, certification, and warranty
Every refurbished oven is hand-finished, tested under load, and ready to serve.
Join the Circular Kitchen Movement
Thinking of upgrading your kitchen? You don’t have to go brand new. Explore our stock of professionally refurbished combi ovens and save money without compromising on performance or reliability.
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