TurboChef is on a mission to reshape the future of cooking. For years, our high-speed countertop ovens have powered quick-service and multi-unit operations. But the story is much bigger than that. TurboChef is about empowering chefs to unlock their creativity, accelerate cooking without compromising quality, and lead the way into a new era of culinary innovation.
This week at the American Culinary Federation (ACF) National Conference in Las Vegas, that mission came to life. Chefs from across the country stepped into the TurboChef Performance Kitchens to compete in fast-paced, high-energy culinary showdowns. With mystery basket ingredients and limited time, competitors created world-class dishes in minutes. This is exactly what TurboChef is built for—helping chefs meet the demands of modern kitchens while delivering consistently exceptional results.
Christopher Tanner, CEC, CCE, AAC, and Executive Director of ACF, captured the importance of this partnership perfectly: “We are thrilled to welcome TurboChef as an official equipment partner. Their cutting-edge technology supports our mission of empowering chefs through innovation and access to high-performance tools—both on the competition stage and beyond.”
Accelerated Cooking with High-Speed Precision
TurboChef ovens are designed to do more than cook food quickly. They deliver performance and flexibility that open doors to new possibilities for chefs. Our technology blends microwave assist with advanced air impingement and convection, allowing proteins, pastries, pizzas, and sandwiches to be cooked with unmatched speed and precision. The result is accelerated cooking without sacrificing flavor, texture, or presentation.
Master Chef Russell Scott from Middleby Innovation Kitchens explained it best: “We’re creating a whole new style of cooking—shorter and faster, yet still producing high-quality, incredible food with TurboChef ovens. We’re starting a new trend where, instead of taking hours, we can deliver exceptional dishes in just minutes.”
Russell’s own story speaks to how TurboChef changes kitchens. During his years running private country clubs, preparing protein salads was time-consuming and inefficient. Cooking salmon or steak required one area of the kitchen, while assembling the salad happened in another. With TurboChef’s space-saving, ventless design, he could do it all in one place, dramatically improving efficiency without sacrificing quality. “It changed my life,” he said, reflecting on how this technology streamlined service and elevated guest experiences.
TurboChef as an Innovative Guide
While technology is at the core of TurboChef, the focus is always on the end user. They are the heroes of every kitchen. Our role is to be the trusted guide, providing solutions that help them work smarter, adapt to changing trends, and achieve success in any culinary environment.
Whether in a fast-paced quick-service setting, a high-end patisserie, a casino, or a private club, TurboChef ovens fit seamlessly into diverse applications. Their ventless operation eliminates the need for traditional hoods, freeing kitchens from layout restrictions and opening new possibilities for menu development.
A New Era of Culinary Possibilities
TurboChef is setting the stage for a culinary movement that values speed, quality, and innovation in equal measure. By guiding and supporting the next generation of chefs, we are helping them lead the charge in redefining foodservice.
From competitions to classrooms to kitchens around the world, TurboChef continues to prove that accelerated cooking can still deliver chef-quality results. We are proud to stand beside culinary professionals as they write the next chapter of foodservice, and we are committed to providing the tools, knowledge, and support that make their success possible.
TurboChef is not just changing ovens. Together with the chefs we serve, we are changing what is possible in every kitchen.