Retigo vs Rational vs Convotherm

The Orange Plus is the flagship — touchscreen interface, more pre-programmed recipes, and advanced features like automatic cleaning cycles. The Blue range is the workhorse with a simpler dial interface and manual controls. Both use the same direct injection steam system and the same stainless steel build quality.

Retigo builds with stainless steel where Rational has moved to plastic components. Retigo’s direct injection system means no boiler and fewer parts to fail. And the three-year parts and labour warranty is significantly better than what Rational offers at a comparable price point.

Yes. We offer demo sessions at our Loughborough base or at Retigo’s UK kitchen. Bring your menu, bring your team, and cook your actual dishes on the oven. About seventy percent of people who demo a Retigo end up buying one.

Pricing depends on the model and tray size. We’ll give you a straight price with no hidden extras after a site survey. The cost includes a water softener fitted as standard — something most competitors charge extra for.

Yes — and we fit one with every Retigo we install. We’re in the Midlands, the water is hard, and limescale is the number one cause of combi oven breakdowns. Worth knowing that Retigo’s three-year warranty doesn’t cover limescale damage if there’s no water softener fitted.

Three years parts and labour as standard. That’s significantly better than Rational or Convotherm at comparable price points. The warranty requires a water softener to be fitted — which we do as standard anyway.

It depends on your situation. We offer rental options on all Retigo models — we rent them ourselves, so we know the machines inside out. Renting spreads the cost and includes servicing. We’ll give you an honest view on which option makes more sense for your business.