A better solution for grease collection

FOG (Fats, Oils and Grease) management remains a huge issue in commercial kitchens, with increasingly stringent requirements placed on operators to prevent FOG from reaching the sewage network. 

Aside from the risk of environmental health issues, property damage and reputational damage if operators don’t meet their responsibilities, water companies will take action against repeat offenders. This could include recovering costs incurred in clearing blockages, prosecution and court fines based on a percentage of turnover.

We believe manufacturers have a role to play in supporting caterers to achieve their obligations - and indeed to do so more easily, with minimum disruption to kitchen operations. That’s why MKN has developed the innovative Grease Collection system, available as an option on MKN FlexiCombi MagicPilot combi steamer models. 

Addressing the issue:

Combi ovens and combi steamers are plumbed to the drainage network and can generate significant levels of high temperature FOG during the cooking process – when cooking rotisserie chickens, for example. As such, guidance states that they should be connected to grease trapping equipment. 

Our system offers host of benefits, outperforming comparable systems in almost every way.

• It collects cooking fats and grease at source into a separate container for collection
• Patented technology achieves almost 100% separation of recyclable cooking liquids, compared to around 60% with gravity systems
• There’s no need to manually empty oil reservoirs, a common burden in kitchens that can lead to spillages
• Operators can secure higher premiums when selling waste products because cooking grease and fats are separated from cooking oils
• It’s cheaper than a market-leading Grease Recovery Unit and is virtually maintenance-free to save on ongoing costs too
• Our system is service-free and requires virtually no training – it couldn’t be more simple to use
• It means caterers can meet their FOG obligations with confidence and contribute to a circular economy

If that’s not enough, our system is compatible with any size drum and with other technology such as the Frontline International oil caddy as part of a large kitchen management solution. It’s all about making things easier in busy kitchens.

Want to know more?

To learn more about MKN’s Grease Collection system for new FlexiCombi MagicPilot combi steamers, call our UK team on 01329 757890.