IN FOCUS: BV400G VersaOven

The BV400G VersaOven by Baxter Manufacturing has been named as one of The National Restaurant Association’s top 25 Kitchen Innovations for 2019.

Winning recipients will have addressed operator concerns covering labor, inventory management, cleanliness, energy and water efficiency, food safety, sanitation, cross-functionality and space-saving measures.

The VersaOven is a self-cleaning, programmable gas rack oven that offers convection and nonboiler-steam to serve as a steamer, rotisserie, convection oven, and combi oven for fast cooking.

A rotating rack provides even roasting or baking. A patent-pending grease separation system aids in the cleaning.

Baxter Manufacturing designs, manufactures, and sells foodservice and bakery equipment worldwide.

The company provides ovens, proofers, retarder/proofers, and specialty products and accessories; and cooking products, food machines, warewashers, and weigh/wrap and refrigeration products.

It also offers installation, maintenance, and service of equipment through a service network.

The company’s products are used for various applications, including bread and confectionery baking, roasting meat and poultry, and reheating batch-cooked and frozen meals.