Why this cooking centre earns its place
The 2-XS trades some depth for flexibility. Two 17-litre pans sit side by side in a unit just 756 mm deep — perfect for kitchens where bench space is at a premium but you still need two independent cooking stations. Boil stocks in one pan while the other griddles meat or fries pastries, with full control and no crosstalk between them.
Like all iVarios, the 2-XS cooks at speed. The Rational intelligent heating system and iCookingSuite programming cut cooking time to a quarter of what conventional bratt pans need, and energy consumption drops by 40%. The 14 kW three-phase supply is modest compared to larger models, so it fits buildings where heavy-duty power is scarce. Build quality is the same — stainless steel, sealed elements, designed to run all day.
This unit suits smaller operations that won't fill a full 25-litre pan: small restaurants, cafés with breakfast and lunch prep, pop-up catering, school kitchens and care homes. The space saving is real — some operators pair two 2-XS units where one larger iVario won't fit, gaining both capacity and the flexibility of separate cooking zones. The warranty and support are identical to the bigger models.
