RATIONAL
The World Leader in Intelligent Cooking Systems; Authorised Dealer | Jacio Indicius
iCombi Pro · iCombi Classic · iVario Pro · ConnectedCooking; Setting the Gold Standard in Commercial Kitchens Worldwide
There is always a category of equipment that defines an era of professional cooking, and the Rational combi-steamer is unambiguously that equipment for ours. Since the company’s founding in Landsberg am Lech, Germany in 1973, Rational AG has done one thing; designed, engineered, and manufactured intelligent cooking systems for professional kitchens; and done it with a singular focus that has made the brand the global benchmark against which every other combi oven manufacturer measures itself. Today, with a 60% share of the North American combi oven market and installations in hundreds of thousands of professional kitchens across more than 100 countries, Rational’s market leadership is not a marketing claim. It is the documented outcome of five decades of engineering discipline applied to a single product category.
The company’s current product portfolio; the iCombi Pro, iCombi Classic, and iVario Pro; represents the culmination of that engineering journey. These are not simply ovens with more features. They are intelligent cooking systems that monitor the condition of food inside the cooking cabinet in real time, calculate and adjust cooking parameters dynamically, and guide both experienced and inexperienced kitchen staff to first-class results with a consistency and labour efficiency that no conventional cooking method can match. Together, the iCombi Pro and iVario Pro cover 95% of all conventional cooking processes; replacing a collection of individual cooking appliances with two intelligent systems that work in a fraction of the footprint and consume a fraction of the energy.
Jacio Indicius is proud to serve as an authorised Rational partner, delivering this German cooking intelligence to professional kitchens across India, the Middle East, Gulf countries, the USA, and Asia; supported by our full installation, commissioning, live cooking demonstration, and service infrastructure.
There is always a category of equipment that defines an era of professional cooking, and the Rational combi-steamer is unambiguously that equipment for ours. Since the company’s founding in Landsberg am Lech, Germany in 1973, Rational AG has done one thing; designed, engineered, and manufactured intelligent cooking systems for professional kitchens; and done it with a singular focus that has made the brand the global benchmark against which every other combi oven manufacturer measures itself. Today, with a 60% share of the North American combi oven market and installations in hundreds of thousands of professional kitchens across more than 100 countries, Rational’s market leadership is not a marketing claim. It is the documented outcome of five decades of engineering discipline applied to a single product category.
The company’s current product portfolio; the iCombi Pro, iCombi Classic, and iVario Pro; represents the culmination of that engineering journey. These are not simply ovens with more features. They are intelligent cooking systems that monitor the condition of food inside the cooking cabinet in real time, calculate and adjust cooking parameters dynamically, and guide both experienced and inexperienced kitchen staff to first-class results with a consistency and labour efficiency that no conventional cooking method can match. Together, the iCombi Pro and iVario Pro cover 95% of all conventional cooking processes; replacing a collection of individual cooking appliances with two intelligent systems that work in a fraction of the footprint and consume a fraction of the energy.
Jacio Indicius is proud to serve as an authorised Rational partner, delivering this German cooking intelligence to professional kitchens across India, the Middle East, Gulf countries, the USA, and Asia; supported by our full installation, commissioning, live cooking demonstration, and service infrastructure
Rational AG; Brand Profile
| Founded | 1973; Landsberg am Lech, Germany |
| Market Position | Global market leader in combi-steamers; 60% market share in North America; present in 100+ countries |
| Employees | Over 2,300 worldwide; dedicated R&D, manufacturing, and service organisation |
| Manufacturing | Landsberg am Lech, Germany; 100% German-made production |
| Product Portfolio | iCombi Pro (intelligent combi-steamer) · iCombi Classic (manual combi-steamer) · iVario Pro (intelligent multifunctional cooking system) · ConnectedCooking (digital kitchen management) |
| Key Technology | iCookingSuite · iProductionManager · iDensityControl · iVarioBoost · HiDensityControl · ConnectedCooking platform |
| Energy Efficiency | iCombi Pro: up to 10% lower energy consumption than predecessor; iVario Pro: up to 40% less energy than conventional equipment |
| Certifications | CE · UL/NSF (USA) · Energy Star · WRAS · Multiple international market certifications |
| Reference Clients | The world’s leading hotel chains, airline catering, hospital groups, restaurant chains, and institutional caterers across 100+ countries |
| Jacio Indicius Status | Authorised dealer; genuine Rational products, manufacturer warranty, full service support and cooking demonstrations |
| Markets | India · Middle East · Gulf · USA · Asia |
The Rational Product Range; Three Systems That Transform a Kitchen
| iCombi Pro Model | Pan Format | Pan Capacity | Primary Application |
| iCombi Pro 6-1/1 | GN 1/1 (530x325mm) | 6 pans | Small restaurants, cafés, hotel outlets, compact kitchen installations |
| iCombi Pro 10-1/1 | GN 1/1 | 10 pans | Medium restaurants, hotel kitchens, catering operations, institutional dining |
| iCombi Pro 20-1/1 | GN 1/1 | 20 pans | Large restaurant, hotel main kitchen, banqueting, high-volume production |
| iCombi Pro 6-2/3 | GN 2/3 | 6 pans | Space-constrained installations requiring GN 2/3 format |
| iCombi Pro 6-2/1 | GN 2/1 (650x530mm) | 6 pans (double-size) | Hotel and banqueting kitchens requiring large GN 2/1 pan capacity |
| iCombi Pro 10-2/1 | GN 2/1 | 10 pans | High-volume hotel, contract catering, large institutional kitchen production |
| iCombi Pro 20-2/1 | GN 2/1 | 20 pans | Central production kitchen, mass catering, largest capacity requirement |
| iCombi Pro XS | GN 2/3 (compact) | 6 pans; compact footprint | The smallest iCombi Pro; ideal for front cooking, grab-and-go, and space-limited kitchens |
iCookingSuite: Rational’s intelligent cooking assistant; an embedded intelligence system that recognises what food needs during cooking, thinks ahead about the right cooking path, and adjusts all cooking parameters dynamically. Accessible through ‘cooking modes’ (roasting, baking, grilling, steaming, frying, finishing, and more) that guide the operator to the correct starting parameters with a single selection. iProductionManager: Rational’s multi-item cooking management system; enables simultaneous cooking of different menu items across multiple racks at different stages of the cooking process. The iProductionManager manages each rack individually, adjusting cooking times automatically so that all items complete at the desired time. For hotel banqueting kitchens running complex multi-item menus, the iProductionManager transforms production planning. iDensityControl: Rational’s climate management technology; a precise interplay between cooking cabinet sensors, active dehumidification, and flow-optimised cooking cabinet geometry that creates and maintains the exact climate required for each cooking process. HiDensityControl (HDC): enables the iCombi Pro to cook larger loads without quality sacrifice. ConnectedCooking integration: every iCombi Pro ships with built-in WiFi, enabling connection to Rational’s ConnectedCooking digital kitchen management platform. iCombi Classic; Precision Manual Control for the Experienced Chef The iCombi Classic is Rational’s manually operated combi-steamer.
| iCombi Classic Model | Pan Format | Pan Capacity | Best Application |
| iCombi Classic 6-1/1 | GN 1/1 | 6 pans | Experienced chef environments |
| iCombi Classic 10-1/1 | GN 1/1 | 10 pans | Mid-volume kitchens |
| iCombi Classic 20-1/1 | GN 1/1 | 20 pans | High-volume manual production |
| iVario Pro Model | Pan Volume | Portion Capacity | Primary Use |
| iVario Pro 2-XS | 2 x 25 litres | Up to 100 portions | Compact installation |
| iVario Pro L | 1 x 50 litres | Up to 200 portions | Standard kitchen system |
| iVario Pro 2-L | 2 x 50 litres | Up to 400 portions | Dual-process cooking |
| iVario Pro XL | 1 x 100 litres | Up to 400 portions | High-volume production |
- Tilting skillets
- Kettles and steam boilers
- Deep fryers
- Pressure cookers
- Conventional cooking ranges
- Overnight cooking systems
- HACCP documentation
- Recipe management
- Energy monitoring
- Remote service support
Rational Across the Professional Kitchen Spectrum
| Segment | Rational Recommendation | Key Benefit Delivered |
| Luxury Hotels (Full Service) | iCombi Pro 20-2/1 or 10-2/1 for main kitchen + banqueting; iVario Pro 2-L or XL for production; ConnectedCooking estate management | Complete cooking system coverage; HACCP documentation; recipe consistency across all outlets |
| Fine Dining Restaurants | iCombi Pro 6-1/1 or 10-1/1; iVario Pro L for sauce and production work | iDensityControl precision for Michelin-standard cooking consistency; iProductionManager for complex tasting menus |
| QSR & Fast Casual Chains | iCombi Pro 6-1/1 or XS; iCombi Classic for manual stations | Consistent results regardless of staff experience level; ConnectedCooking for multi-site recipe consistency |
| Hotel Banqueting & Conference | iCombi Pro 20-1/1 or 20-2/1 with iProductionManager; iVario Pro XL | Multi-item simultaneous production; banqueting volume; HiDensityControl for maximum load |
| Hospital & Institutional Catering | iCombi Pro 20-1/1 or 20-2/1; iVario Pro 2-L | HACCP compliance; volume production; energy efficiency for extended daily operating hours |
| Contract Catering | iCombi Classic 20-2/1 or iCombi Pro 20-2/1; iVario Pro XL | Labour efficiency; consistent results across variable staff experience levels |
| Cloud & Ghost Kitchens | iCombi Pro 6-1/1 or XS; iVario Pro L | Compact footprint; maximum versatility per square metre; energy efficiency for multi-brand kitchens |
| Bakeries & Pastry | iCombi Pro or iCombi Classic in baking mode; iVario Pro for cream, custard and confectionery | Precise humidity control for baking consistency; iDensityControl for even heat across full baking loads |
The Jacio Indicius Rational Partnership; Live Cooking Demonstrations Included
Rational equipment is not bought on specification sheets alone. The transformative impact of the iCombi Pro and iVario Pro on kitchen output, labour efficiency, and food quality is something that must be experienced in operation; which is why Jacio Indicius provides live cooking demonstrations as a standard part of our Rational sales process. Before you invest, you can see the equipment working in your own kitchen environment, have your own menu items cooked by the system, and evaluate the results against your existing cooking methods.
Beyond the demonstration, Jacio Indicius provides the full service infrastructure that a Rational installation requires across India, the Middle East, Gulf countries, the USA, and Asia: site survey and equipment specification; installation and commissioning by certified Rational technicians; comprehensive staff training on iCookingSuite operation and iVario programme development; ConnectedCooking setup and HACCP documentation configuration; Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC); and genuine Rational spare parts supply.