Nestled in a small village on the breathtaking Isle of Skye, Edinbane Lodge is a 16th-century hunting lodge that has been reimagined as a fine dining destination restaurant with rooms. Led by chef-owner Calum Montgomery, the Lodge offers a seasonal tasting menu that celebrates the island’s rich natural larder.
From the outset, Calum knew what his kitchen needed. “When we got the keys to Edinbane Lodge, I knew that the number one bit of equipment I wanted for my kitchen was a Rational combi oven,” he says. “The consistency that Rational iCombi ovens offer, I genuinely believe is second to none.”
Starting with the SelfCookingCenter 5 Senses, the team put it through its paces daily. “We used it day in, day out, put it through the ringer, and it still works as good today as the first day that we bought it.” When the time was right, Calum upgraded to the Rational iCombi Pro – a move he calls “the best decision we’ve ever made for the kitchen.”
The impact has been transformative. “It’s like having another chef in the kitchen. Just need to teach it to chop vegetables now,” Calum jokes. From delicately steamed halibut to pork belly slow-cooked overnight, the iCombi Pro has become an essential part of the Lodge’s culinary rhythm. “It’s complete peace of mind that I can actually go home at night, and I know when I come in first thing in the morning that is going to be perfectly cooked.”
Precision is everything. “We make a scallop mousse, bind it with freshly caught lobster, pipe it into molds, and poach it slowly at 55 degrees. We know that lobster’s not going to overcook. We know those scallops are not going to overcook.”
The iCombi Pro has also streamlined operations. “It’s made our kitchen a lot more efficient. It’s made our service a lot more efficient. It’s the number one thing I ever wanted in my kitchen. It’s staying there for good.”
Even the cleaning cycle is a highlight. “End of the day, tablets in, away home. In the morning you’ve literally got a brand new oven.”
At Edinbane Lodge, where expectations are high and standards even higher, the iCombi Pro delivers consistency, reliability, and excellence. “We want to give our guests that wow factor,” Calum says. “Whether it’s breakfast service, dinner service, or prep in between, the iCombi Pro helps us deliver that time after time.”
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For Calum Montgomery and his team, the RATIONAL iCombi Pro isn’t just a piece of equipment – it’s a trusted partner in their pursuit of culinary perfection.
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