Healthcare foodservice is moving beyond fixed menus and traditional meal-service windows. As hospitals explore on-demand and à la carte dining models, kitchen teams need equipment that can respond quickly to individual requests while maintaining food quality, consistency and safety.

UNOX SPEED-X offers a practical solution by combining the versatility of a commercial combi oven with microwave-assisted speed cooking. Described as the first self-washing combi speed oven, SPEED-X allows catering teams to cook, regenerate and finish individual meals rapidly helping patients receive freshly prepared food closer to their preferred dining time.

This flexibility can be particularly valuable for late admissions, missed meals, extended ordering periods and patients with special dietary requirements. Rather than relying solely on large-batch production and prolonged hot holding, kitchens can produce meals individually or in smaller quantities as requests are received.

In combi mode, the SPEED-X chamber accommodates up to five GN 2/3 trays at a 70 mm pitch. Its dedicated speed-cooking position can also run up to four cooking programs simultaneously. Digital.ID connected controls provide an intuitive user experience while automated cooking programs can support consistent results across shifts and varying levels of staff experience.

Cleaning is also simplified through the integrated ROTOR.Klean automatic washing system, supported by a detergent tank, water filtration and SENSE.Klean technology, which detects the level of soiling and recommends an appropriate wash cycle.

The benefits of a more responsive foodservice model are already being demonstrated in aged care. Congratulations to RFBI for winning the Food & Nutrition category at the 14th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards 2026. Through a 12-week trial at RFBI Lake Haven Masonic Village, SPEED-X and EVEREO were introduced to provide residents with faster, more personalised meal choices. The project increased menu choice and satisfaction while reducing food waste by more than half – an outstanding example of going above and beyond to provide meaningful choice, flexibility and independence.

For hospitals seeking to introduce or expand room service style dining, SPEED-X provides the speed required for on-demand service without sacrificing the cooking quality and versatility expected from a combi oven.