Ovention, Inc.

When building a commercial kitchen, the one piece of equipment that simply can’t be overlooked is the oven. Nearly every plate that graces the dining table owes something to this metal furnace. As the backbone of a restaurant’s success, ovens ensure consistency in every dish—plate after plate. This doesn’t happen by chance, but starts with a reliable equipment provider. Ovention^®, Inc. takes pride in being that trusted ally.

As an ESOP company owned by Hatco^® Corporation, Ovention upholds Hatco’s 75-year legacy of quality and strong industry relationships. The autoload and unload Matchbox ovens, traditional conveyors, and the dual-action conveyor and closed-cavity Shuttle ovens hold the nametag as commercial ovens that chefs trust to simplify kitchen operations and bring culinary visions to life. This one-stop shop oven manufacturer also offers compact ovens for limited counter space like the MiLO, with independently controlled cavities, and the MiSA, a small but mighty microwave assist oven.

“Our products are fully designed, supported and manufactured in the U.S. We source up to 99 percent of our components domestically, including steel, electronics and other key materials that make up our ovens,” says Casey Reilley, vice president.

Built on the philosophy that kitchen equipment should adapt to the operator and not the other way around, its ventless ovens eliminate the need for costly exhaust systems and expensive HVAC modifications. The result? A more comfortable kitchen environment with lower energy consumption. Thanks to the innovative design of the Matchbox and Shuttle ovens, they reduce heat and noise output while enabling fast, flexible cooking without the need for microwaves—resulting in lower overhead costs and greater kitchen efficiency.

With energy efficiency already driving cost savings, the next step is to maximize performance through speed, precision and ease of use. That’s where automation comes in. The company has integrated advanced cooking systems that remove the guesswork from food preparation. No more constant monitoring or manual temperature adjustments—pre-programmed settings ensure consistent, high-quality results with just the push of a button with every single cook.

The intelligence built into the ovens adapts to any installation, as demonstrated by their successful integration into various autonomous kitchen designs. Ovention technology seamlessly connects with automation systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), computer-based management platforms, and any IoT framework, enhancing communication and efficiency across all operations.

The automated feature reduces labor dependency and ensures a uniform cooking process, essential for food operators facing staffing shortages or hiring new employees. With fewer manual adjustments, even fresh hires can produce high-quality food. Coupled with easy cleaning and servicing, it becomes the ideal kitchen partner.

Ovention understands that every kitchen is different and goes beyond just selling equipment. Whether it’s adjusting control placements for accessibility or adapting conveyor systems to streamline food transfer, team Ovention collaborates with customers to analyze workflows and create customized solutions.

For instance, a foodservice operator faced usability challenges as staff struggled to access the oven’s control panel due to the kitchen layout—disrupting workflow and creating safety risks. To solve this, team Ovention developed a remote-mounted control panel with a 10-foot cable, allowing flexible control placement. The solution immediately improved workflow, reduced safety risks and enhanced usability. What started as a custom fix became so valuable that Ovention made it a standard feature on other ovens in their lineup.

The success stems from a dedicated team of five engineers, supported by over 40 Hatco engineers, all working together to ensure quality through their expertise in manufacturing, reliability and certifications. The company always puts customers first, even before they make a purchase by demos in test kitchens where businesses can test their recipes on the ovens. For businesses striving to deliver quality on every plate, Ovention blends top-notch products and customer-focused service to become a trusted partner in culinary success.