ADVANCED Commercial Kitchen Equipment

Winston Foodservice manufactures the best commercial kitchen equipment in the industry. From schools to chains to healthcare to fine dining, you’ll find Winston’s CVap® and Collectramatic® industrial kitchen equipment wherever good food is served.

CVap Ovens, Holding Cabinets, and Warming Drawers

CVap (pronounced see-vap) refers to Controlled Vapor Technology. This is what makes CVap equipment so different. Unlike other cabinets, CVap technology heats food, not just air. Food contains water and consequently behaves like water when heated. CVap technology is based on that principle. Only CVap commercial kitchen equipment can precisely control both food temperature and texture. Therefore, hot food maintains a just-cooked freshness longer than competing restaurant kitchen equipment. The last plate you serve will be as hot and fresh as the first.

Find the right CVap commercial kitchen equipment for your kitchen! There is a size and configuration to fit every need. CVap technology is available in cook and hold ovens, retherm ovens, holding cabinets, and hold and serve drawers.

CVap Holding Cabinets

CVap Cook and Hold Ovens

CVap Retherm Ovens

CVap Holding Drawers

CVap Equipment Differences

Compare the CVap equipment differences below. The newest generation of CVap builds on the rock-solid reputation of CVap technology. Since the 1980s, CVap has been giving unrivaled control over food quality. Our CVap restaurant kitchen equipment is available in several different feature levels.

CVap® Series 3

CVap® Series 3 is CVap, simplified. Series 3 feature simple controls, are easy to use and come at an easy price. Series 3 holding cabinets include:

Simplified Membrane controls
Convection fan

CVap® Series 5

CVap® Series 5 delivers serious performance. Available in holding cabinets, cook & hold ovens, and retherm ovens, the Series 5 brings fantastic features, including:

Capacitive Touch Controls
8 Adjustable Preset Channels
Audio Port
HACCP Data Download
Convection Fan
CVap Programming online app (shareable via email or USB drive)

CVap® Series 7

CVap® Series 7 is our top of the line. Built with brains and brawn, Series 7 is available in holding cabinets, cook & hold ovens, and retherm ovens. Series 7 will be the rock star in any commercial kitchen, and includes:

Capacitive Touch Controls
8 Adjustable Preset Channels
Audio Port
HACCP Data Download
Switchable On/Off Convection Fan
CVap Wireless Programming (via Android App)
CVap Programming online app (shareable via email or USB drive)
Food-Probe Ready

CVap® Retherm Ovens

This oven lets you retherm foods fast, moving swiftly through the danger zone without the drying seen in conventional ovens. CVap® Retherm Ovens bake, roast, steam, sous vide, proof, and everything in between. You’ll love the speed and versatility. There’s no sacrificing speed for precision. You can also go low and slow, for high yields and amazing precision. CVap Ovens don’t need calibration, and don’t require the chemicals and hassle that come with combi ovens. Because it’s a CVap oven, no hood or floor drain is required. It rivals all the functionality of a combi-oven without the expense and frequent maintenance. You can quickly heat or bake a variety of foods to feed any size crowd.

CVap® Cook and Hold Ovens

Outfitting your restaurant with the right restaurant kitchen equipment is essential for operational success. Here’s why investing in quality commercial kitchen equipment matters. Imagine cooking your food and having it automatically be held at perfect doneness, never needing to transfer pans or worry about overcooking. Use our advanced staging process to cook to order a third of the time. Safe, consistent results, time after time

CVap Equipment Differences

CVap® Holding Cabinets

In a perfect world, every meal is cooked fresh to order. The reality of foodservice is that food often must be held before it’s served. But holding food doesn’t mean it can’t be fresh. Food held in CVap® Cabinets maintains just-cooked freshness, temperature, and texture for extended time periods. You can prepare well ahead of the rush, and keep serving through peak periods, delivering a one-two punch to labor and food costs. It’s fresh food, without sacrifice.

CVap® Hold and Serve Drawers

CVap® Hold & Serve Drawers are the perfect restaurant kitchen equipment for fast hot food service. They recover temp quickly, even with frequent openings, so food remains reliably hot. CVap Drawers are perfect for concessions, food trucks, or any operation where space is tight, traffic is high, and food’s gotta be fresh.

Collectramatic Fryers

Collectramatic Fryers provide consistent, evenly-fried foods every cook cycle with minimal labor. As a result, chicken is crisp on the outside and moist on the inside – never overcooked or undercooked. The programmable controls can store cook times and temperatures for up to eight products, so there is no guesswork. Just press the appropriate product button and you can rely on the same delicious results time and time again.

Which fryer do you need? Our commercial kitchen equipment lineup includes pressure fryers and open fryers. In addition to the fryers, Winston also offers filters and many accessories for the Collectramatic. Without a doubt, this product has always been a workhorse in the kitchen, providing trouble-free performance with consistently delicious results year after year.

Collectramatic® LP46 Pressure Fryer

Collectramatic® LP56 Pressure Fryer

Collectramatic OF49C Open Fryer

Collectramatic® OF59C Open Fryer

Winston Collectramatic Advantages

The Winston Collectramatic pressure fryer is considered superior to many other commercial pressure fryers due to several distinctive features and operational advantages. It is the perfect equipment for a commercial kitchen.

Patented Cold Zone and Gravity Filtration: The Collectramatic uses a uniquely large cold zone and gravity filtration system that prevents food particles (cracklings) from scorching and tainting the cooking oil. This design allows up to 360 lbs. of chicken (or equivalent product) to be cooked between filtrations, dramatically extending oil life and reducing the frequency and labor of filtration. This is a significant advantage over competitors, where more frequent filtration is typically required.

High Capacity and Efficiency: The fryer can handle 18 lbs. of product per load (6-head capacity) and up to 75 lbs. of oil, making it suitable for high-volume operations. Its heat curve can be adjusted to cook large batches quickly—up to 18 lbs. of chicken in as little as ten minutes.

Advanced Programmable Controls: Collectramatic fryers come with microprocessor controls, 20 programmable channels, allowing precise, repeatable cooking with multiple time and temperature settings per cycle. Features like “Flex-Time” adjust for varying product sizes, ensuring consistent results and reducing the need for constant monitoring.

Labor-Saving Basket System: The quarter-rack basket system minimizes handling, allowing racks of chicken to move directly from fryer to holding cabinet without tonging each piece, which improves food safety and labor efficiency.

Durability and Simplicity: Constructed with high-grade stainless steel and very few moving parts, Collectramatic fryers are built for longevity and reliability, often lasting for decades with proper care. Their simple design reduces maintenance needs compared to more complex alternatives.

Legacy and Industry Trust: Originally designed for Colonel Sanders and used in KFC kitchens worldwide, Collectramatic fryers have a proven track record of performance and consistency over more than 50 years.

If you have any questions or need help finding the perfect restaurant kitchen equipment, don’t hesitate to reach out to Winston Foodservice. Our team is here to guide you through our wide selection of high-quality kitchen solutions and ensure you choose the right products for your specific needs.

Contact us today, and let us help you create an efficient and effective kitchen environment with the best commercial restaurant equipment available.