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Our CVap® school kitchen equipment is designed to be durable, efficient, and easy to use, ensuring that schools can provide meals to their students quickly and efficiently.

CVap Retherm School Kitchens Ovens

Winston CVap Retherm Ovens are perfect for school kitchens. CVap ovens are built with durability, ensuring they can keep up with the demanding pace of school kitchens.

Food safety and hygiene are also our top priorities, so our ovens are made from high-grade stainless steel that is easy to clean and maintain.

Holding Cabinets for School Kitchens

Winston has been a trusted name in the foodservice industry for over 50 years, and our dedication to quality and innovation is evident in our line of CVap holding cabinets for school kitchens.

CVap Holding Cabinets are equipped with state-of-the-art dual heat CVap technology. All CVap cabinets are fully insulated. Additionally, our cabinets are built to withstand the demands of a busy school cafeteria, with durable construction and easy-to-clean surfaces.

Key Advantages of Winston's School Kitchen Equipment

HACCP Data

CVap documents HACCP compliance and can store up to two years of data. Downloading data is as easy as inserting a thumb drive. It’s HACCP without hassle!

CVap Programming

CVap equipment is smart. You can program up to eight settings via our wireless CVap Programming app (Series 7), or the desktop app (Series 7 and 5). Load with signature dishes for repeatedly consistent results. The possibilities are limitless!

One-on-One Training

We’ll take care of you after the sale. CVap equipment operates differently than conventional equipment. That’s why we’ll work one-on-one with you to get your staff trained and comfortable with their new CVaps. And of course, we’re always available for any questions that might arise later.

Winston School Cafeteria Equipment Grant

Winston’s CVap® technology has been helping schools improve student nutrition since the 1980s, improving food quality and safety. 

Winston Foodservice is proud to partner with the School Nutrition Foundation to donate up to $100,000 in CVap equipment  to a deserving school system every year. Although Winston underwrites the grant, we aren’t part of the selection process. Our SNF partners choose from the applicants. It’s an open and unbiased process. For more details, visit the SNF website. 

2014 – Red Lake School District – Minnesota

2015 – Henry County School District – Virginia

2016 – Hernando County School District – Florida

2017 – White Bear Lake Area Schools – Minnesota

2018 – Grand haven Area Public Schools – Michigan

2019 – Franklin Special School District – Tennessee

2020 – Beaumont Independent School District – Texas

2021 – Methuen Public Schools – Massachusetts

2022 – Petersburg City Public Schools – Virginia

2023 – East Baton Rouge Parish School System – Louisiana

2024 – Beaufort County Schools – South Carolina.

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CVap equipment comes with the best-extended warranty in the business. Our school warranty covers two years of labor and five years of parts on your equipment. We can offer this because we know our school kitchen equipment is rugged and reliable. Our customers rave about the exceptional customer service they receive and the quick and reliable service provided. Purchase with confidence. We’ve got your back.

We want to save schools money. The Winston Trade-up and Save program enables schools to ditch any brand of an out-of-date, broken, or useless oven or holding equipment and save up to $1,000 each on NEW CVap equipment (of the same application). If trading in an old CVap unit, we’ll provide an additional $250 towards a new CVap piece. That’s up to $1,250 when you trade one Winston product for another!

School Equipment Offerings

You need equipment that helps maximize productivity. CVap® school kitchen equipment cooks food fast and automatically holds it after the cook cycle is complete. CVap Holding Cabinets keep food fresh, hot, and safe until you’re ready to serve. With CVap in your school cafeteria, you’ll serve food at the peak quality from the first lunch period to the last.

Only CVap (Controlled Vapor Technology) directly controls food temperature! Precisely controlling vapor temperature in the cabinet means precisely controlling the food temperature. CVap also uses dry heat as the secondary heat source to control food’s exterior texture for crispness and browning. This method of cooking and holding food is much more precise and radically different from our competitors.

CVap ovens automatically switch to hold mode after the cook cycle. Save space by cooking and holding in the same footprint. And save labor – no more babysitting your oven. CVap keeps food hot and fresh.

Get flexibility at a lower price. Spend less of your budget on labor, food, energy, and maintenance.

Is floor space too limited for an oven AND a holding cabinet? You can do both in a CVap oven. Make that footprint double-duty—just another example of the versatility of CVap ovens.

CVap Retherm Ovens are great for commodity food, frozen foods, and chubs, but they can do more. Crispy chicken nuggets, steamed veggies, pizza, tater tots, packaged items, raw proteins, and baked goods are no problem and come out perfectly.

CVap Technology is amazingly effective at maintaining food’s flavor, appeal, and nutrition. Food looks good, tastes good, and is better for growing bodies.

 Free your staff from manually filling the evaporator with this convenient auto-fill feature. It maintains the appropriate water level and minimizes vapor temperature shifts. Automatic Water Fill is standard on CVap ovens and an ideal optional accessory for CVap holding cabinets.

CVap ovens don’t require vent hoods*. Put them wherever you need them. *Local codes may vary. Check with your local authority.

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The Right School Kitchen Equipment to Boost Your Summer Feeding Program

Winston school cafeteria equipment can support schools’ summer feeding programs by enhancing capacity, efficiency, and food quality. Here’s how our equipment can help:

Food Preparation Efficiency

Commercial-grade equipment, such as Winston Retherm Ovens and Holding Cabinets can handle larger quantities of food and expedite the cooking process. This allows schools to prepare meals more quickly and efficiently, ensuring they can serve more students within the limited time frames necessary for summer feeding programs.

Food Safety and Sanitation

Winston Retherm Ovens and Holding Cabinets are equipped with precise temperature control mechanisms to ensure food is cooked or held at safe temperatures, in accordance with food safety standards like the FDA Food Code. Stainless steel construction and smooth surfaces make it easier to clean and sanitize the ovens and cabinets. Regular cleaning and sanitizing are essential to prevent cross-contamination and foodborne illnesses, and Winston equipment designs prioritize hygiene-friendly features.

Versatile Cooking Options

Supply chain issues are challenging schools to be more creative with menus. Unpredictable orders can cause menu shifts on the fly. Having equipment that’s versatile enough to handle multiple cooking processes is crucial. This versatility allows for a more diverse and appealing menu in summer feeding programs, encouraging participation, and ensuring that students receive balanced nutrition.

By combining advanced technology with a focus on user safety, hygiene, and food quality, Winston Retherm Ovens and Holding Cabinets are well-suited for use in school cafeterias while meeting the stringent health and safety requirements needed to protect both food and workers.

Benefits of Using CVap in School Lunch Programs

CVap school kitchen equipment allows for precise control over the cooking process, ensuring that food is neither overcooked nor undercooked. CVap also enables schools to hold food at the optimal serving temperature, preventing it from drying out and ensuring that food temps never drop into the danger zone.

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  • Moisture Retention: CVap controls food moisture. It allows the user to select the desired texture, so whether food should be moist or crisp, CVap holds it hot and fresh.
  • Even Cooking: With its precise temperature control, CVap ovens ensure that food is evenly cooked, eliminating undercooked or overcooked dishes. Meats are cooked uniformly, end to end and top to bottom. Nothing goes to waste.
  • Preservation of Nutrients: CVap ovens’ gentle cooking process helps preserve nutrients, making them an ideal choice for improving student nutrition.

School Cafeteria Success Stories.

Many schools have benefited from incorporating CVap Holding Cabinets and Retherm Ovens into their foodservice operations. For example, schools have reported improved food quality, increased student participation, and better operational efficiency. Not only are schools seeing plates cleaned off like never before, but they’re also cutting down on waste – because when food’s this good, who would dare toss it?

We’ve got proof! Click here to go to our School Nutrition video testimonials. 

In the fast and furious world of school cafeterias, Winston school kitchen ovens are your secret weapon for top-notch food quality, dynamite flexibility, and rock-solid food safety. Elevate your meal service and send student satisfaction through the roof.

Say yes to CVap and watch the transformation begin. Don’t miss out – fill out that contact form today and join the ranks of schools loving the CVap difference. Let’s make mealtime the highlight of the day!

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