Behind the Counter
What Equipment Does Greggs Actually Use? — The Complete 2026 Guide
Ever wondered what sits behind that iconic blue counter? This page breaks down every piece of Greggs commercial kitchen equipment used across the chain’s 2,737 UK stores — from the bake-off ovens that crisp every sausage roll to the Thermoplan coffee machines pulling over a million cups a week, the heated display cabinets keeping pasties at perfect temperature, the commercial refrigeration units chilling sandwich fillings, and the industrial dough plants at Greggs’ 12 regional bakeries producing over 140 million sausage rolls a year.
Whether you are a curious Greggs fan who has always wondered what goes on behind the scenes, a catering professional researching commercial bakery equipment for a food-to-go business, someone exploring the Greggs franchise model, or simply planning to open a bakery outlet in the U.K. this is the most detailed, independently researched equipment guide available in the UK for 2026.
One thing that surprises most people: Greggs retail shops do not bake from scratch. They operate a hub-and-spoke model — centralised regional bakeries produce and freeze all the products, and individual shops are purely bake-off and finishing locations. This keeps quality consistent across every single store. The equipment at each level is therefore completely different, and this guide covers both.
Use the links below to jump straight to the equipment category you need:
Bake-Off Ovens
Commercial In-Store Convection Ovens
MONO Eco Convection Ovens
Key Features:
- 7″ high-definition, full colour touch-screen
- Energy-Saving LED In-Door Lights
- New ergonomic, two-stage, black handles
- Available in 4, 5, 7 and 10 tray sizes
- Auto Shutdown,Sleep Mode, Overlapped Insulation, Customisable Wallpapers, Stores 100 programmes, Alpha-Numerical Recipe Names, USB Programmable
MONO Eco Connect Convection Oven
Key Features:
- 7″ high-definition, full colour touch-screen
- Available in 4, 5, 7 and 10 tray sizes
- Cloud connectivity to the MONO-Connect system (paid for service)
- Auto Shutdown,Sleep Mode, Overlapped Insulation, 7-Day Timer, Favourites Menu. Multi-Bake
MONO Eco Connect Plus Convection Ovens
Key Features:
- 7″ high-definition, full colour touch-screen
- Available in 4, 5, 7 and 10 tray sizes
- Now with Variable Fan Speed
- Cloud connectivity to the MONO-Connect system (paid for service)
- Auto Shutdown,Sleep Mode, Overlapped Insulation, 7-Day Timer, Favourites Menu. Multi-Bake
MONO Eco-Connect+ Wash Convection Ovens
Key Features:
- 7″ high-definition, full colour touch-screen
- Available in 4/5 tray sizes
- Meat to Sweet in Just 35 Minutes
- NEW Variable Speed Oven fan for baking delicate products
- Cloud connectivity to the MONO-Connect system
- Solid State Heating Control System to accurately control the temperature during baking
- KIWA Certified
MONO Food to Go Convection Ovens
Key Features:
- Single phase, 13Amp, Plug-&-Play
- Available in 3-tray and 4-tray formats
- Includes bi-directional fan for an even bake
- Energy-efficient LED strip to light baking chamber
- Digital control panel stores up to 10 programmes
- Integrated steam system for a great crust
- Small and compact, takes up very little space
MONO Static Rack Oven
Key Features:
- Compact footprint for smaller bakeries
- 6-phase baking options
- Automatic Damper facility
- Half-load or full-load options
- Front access ramp
- Energy saving Sleep Mode, Auto Shutdown & 7-Day Timer
- Intuitive, touch-screen Eco Connect controller
TurboChef i3 Convection Oven
Key Features:
- Perfect for batch cooking as it holds a half sheet pan
- Rapid heating, and precise temperature control.
- Manage and distribute menu updates remotely with Open Kitchen.
- Top and bottom air controls ensured consistent quality
TurboChef Eco ST Oven
Key Features:
- El Bandido panini press option available for sandwiches, wraps, and more.
- Rapid heating, and precise temperature control.
- Manage and distribute menu updates remotely with Open Kitchen.
- Slimline design maximizes countertop space while effectively handling peak service periods
- One-touch display simplifies operations across all locations, ensuring consistent product quality.
Combi oven
Combi ovens, or combination steam-convection ovens, are culinary appliances that cook using a mix of dry convection heat and moist steam.
Rational iCombi Classic
Key Features:
- Higher performance, more productivity, lower resource consumption.
- 100-program storage (up to 12 steps each),
- 4 automatic cleaning cycles,
- 5-speed fan
- Fresh steam generator
- Includes a USB port for data management, core temperature probe, and LED lighting
Rational iCombi Pro 6-1/1
Key Features:
- iCookingSuite for automated cooking paths
- iProductionManager for managing mixed loads
- iCareSystem for automatic, rapid cleaning
- 6-point core temperature probe for precise, self-teaching, and automatic cooking, with a temperature range from 30 °C – 300 °C.
- Built-in WiFi and ethernet (ConnectedCooking) for remote monitoring, data logging, and software updates.
Rational iCombi Pro 10-1/1
Key Features:
- iCookingSuite (cooking intelligence),
- iDensityControl (climate management)
- iProductionManager (workflow efficiency)
- iCareSystem (fast 12-minute cleaning)
- Offers steam (30-130°C), convection (30-300°C), and combination (30-300°C) modes
- Includes a 6-point core temperature probe, WiFi connectivity for remote monitoring (ConnectedCooking), and integrated hand shower
Rational iCombi Pro 10-2/1
Key Features:
- iCookingSuite (cooking intelligence),
- iDensityControl (climate management)
- iProductionManager (workflow efficiency)
- iCareSystem (fast 12-minute cleaning)
- 6-point core probe for precise cooking, Wi-Fi connectivity, and LED lighting with rack signaling.
- Operates between 30 degree and 300 degree centigrade, with a built-in, retractable hand shower for easy, safe cleaning.
Rational iCombi Pro 20-1/1
Key Features:
- iCookingSuite (cooking intelligence),
- iDensityControl (climate management)
- iProductionManager (workflow efficiency)
- iCareSystem (fast 12-minute cleaning)
- High-resolution 10.1″ TFT color touch display with a central dial for intuitive control.
- Integrated Wi-Fi and Ethernet for ConnectedCooking digital management.
Rational iCombi Pro 20-2/1
Key Features:
- iCookingSuite (cooking intelligence),
- iDensityControl (climate management)
- iProductionManager (workflow efficiency)
- iCareSystem (fast 12-minute cleaning)
- Available in both 3-phase electric (ICP202E) and gas (ICP202G) models.
- Features triple-glazed doors and high-performance, energy-saving technology.
Industrial Ovens
SENIUS Tunnel Ovens
Key Features:
- Baking widths available from narrow to very wide
- Zone lengths ranging from 4 to 16 meters
- Oven lengths of up to 100+ meters
- Baking temperatures of up to 350°C.
- Multiple options for baking belts
- Pneumatic or hydraulic band tensioning systems
- Wash-down and USDA-compliant ovens
Heated Display Cabinets
Serve-Over Heated Merchandisers
Fri-Jado-heated-merchandiser
Key Features:
- LED shelf lighting with natural colour reproduction on each shelf
- Solid back version with mirrored back wall
- Rear loading version with folding doors per shelf
- On castors for easy moving
- Single temp or Multi Temp
- Optional accessories available to further enhance the food presentation and holding conditions
- Hot Blanket Technology combines efficient hot air recirculation and conduction to reduce energy use by up to 50%, Guided airflow stays inside the unit, blocking colder ambient air
Grab-and-Go Heated Multi-deckserve
Moffat Grab & Go food merchandiser
Key Features:
- Digitally variable temperature controls between 30°C and 90°C.
- 50mm thick insulation isolates the zones and increases efficiency.
- The gentle warm air curtain increases food shelf life and reduces the quantity of waste.
- Full height LED illumination.
- Point of sale / display ticket information strips (designed for standard 39mm price tickets).
- Mobile with all swivel castors, two with brakes.
- 24 hour operation.
Counterline Grab & Go food merchandiser
Key Features:
- Perfect for hot rolls, pies, pasties, chicken portions etc.
- Illumination to all shelf levels.
- Each shelf controlled individually. Controls located in drop-down fascia.
- Produce displayed on bright polished stainless steel shelf covers removable for cleaning.
- New fan assisted heated self help display.
- Castors come as standard with this display.
Commercial Refrigeration
Foster Walk-In Freezers(Bespoke)
Key Features:
- Various heights available up to 3 metres
- Flexible configuration or size
- 75mm or 100mm insulation panels
- Temperature monitoring
- Hinged, sliding doors, secondary doors and doors with vision panels
- Ramp options, external, internal, fixed and removable
True Manufacturing Open-Front Multideck Chillers
Key Features:
- 2-Self Closing Slide Doors with Low-E, Double Pane Thermal Insulated Glass Door Assemblies
- Tested at 25°C, 60% RH, per ‘Refrigerators with a Direct Sales Function’ for perishable food merchandising.
- Recessed Swivel Castors and Leg Levelers.Temperature monitoringnged, sliding doors, secondary doors and doors with vision panels
Williams Refrigeration Refrigerated Prep Counters – Onyx – CPC4
Key Features:
- CoolSmart controller for reduced energy consumption
- Self closing doors with magnetic balloon gaskets for 100% seal
- Heavy duty swivel and brake castors
- Lid for overnight storage of ingredients.
Coffee Machines
Thermoplan Black&White BW4
Key Features:
- Robust and intuitive 10″ touchscreen display made of tempered glass
- Black&White4 is designed for a medium to high daily demand of up to 500 cups
- Hot or cold milk foam
- Temperature monitoring
- Higher dosage of up to 25 grams enables the preparation of high-dose double or triple shots
- Complete cleaning takes only 17 minutes
Mixers & Dough Plants
Verymix Continuous Mixer
Key Features:
- Verymix continuous mixer is the ideal equipment for producing raw, pre-cooked, and frozen doughs such as baguettes, ciabattas, pizzas, pastries, puff pastries, and doughnuts.
- A perfect and fast pre-hydration of powders thanks to the horizontal pre-mixer (PMH)
- Intensive production 24/7
- Quality and Consistency of dough production 24/7Ramp options, external, internal, fixed and removable
Rademaker Laminators Pastry & Dough Plants
Key Features:
- Equipment to be used for laminating, as well as dough block making, block processing and straight sheeting.
- Combinations of both manual and fully automatic processes are possible
- Produce pastries fully automated, semi-automated, or combined with manual processes, and experiment with endless variations in fillings, shapes, and decorations.
Fimar SPIRAL KNEADER 38SN
Key Features:
- Used for different types of dough, especially suitable for soft doughs such as bread, pizza and piadina
- Parts in contact with food such as bowl, spiral and dough splitting rod are made of stainless steel AISI 304
- Safety microswitch on bowl lid
- Different options on request, including AISI 304 stainless steel grilled cover.
Commercial Panini-Contact Grills
Waring WFG275K
Key Features:
- Dimensions244(H) x 439(W) x 561(D)mm
- Dimensions – cooking area350x350mm
- Output2400W. 10.4A.
- Temperature Range0°C to 300°C
- Easy-clean brushed stainless steel body and removable drip tray
- Heat resistant handles for improved safety
- Rapid 20 minute heat up time
- Adjustable thermostat up to 300°C – cook with precision
Waring WPG250K
Key Features:
- Dimensions241(H) x 406(W) x 445(D)mm
- Dimensions – cooking area363 x 275mm
- Power Type-2.4kW, 10.5A
- Temperature Range0°C to 300°C
- Rapid heat-up – start cooking faster
- Auto-balancing top plate maximises contact with food to speed up cooking
- Removable drip tray for easy mess-free cleaning
- Ultra durable cast iron plates (requires seasoning before use)
Sirman CORT LR T
Key Features:
- Cast iron plates with ceramic coating treatment
- Highest sturdiness and life time
- Self balancing upper plate
- Shock-proof coated heating elements, adherent to the plates for a perfect thermal conductivity
- adjustable thermostat up to 300° C
- Heavy-duty machine
- Mechanical timer available.
Commercial Deep Fryers
Valentine EVO 2200
Key Features:
- Capacity – 2 x 7-8 litres
- Kw Load – 15Kw
- Output per hour – 38-46 kg
- Dimensions mm – 400 x 600 x 850
- Model – EVO 2200
Henny Penny F5
Key Features:
- Intuitive touch-and-swipe interface with durable 7” touchscreen where majority of basic functions are icon- or picture-based
- The fastest oil filtration on the market; ready to fry again in just 3 minutes and less than three touches required to fry or express filter
- Featuring a smaller fry vat allowing product to be cooked in 40% less oil
- Powerful wash system features an 8-GPM filter pump and newly designed nozzle that targets fryer corners to clear debris more effectively
Frymaster 1814E
Key Features:
- 17 kW input per frypot meets high production demands of a varied menu
- Built-in, manual filtration
- Lane controller has programmable cook buttons and features that make it easy to produce consistent great tasting food
- Proprietary, self standing, swing up, flat bar low watt density long life heating elements
- High Energy efficiency and production capacity
- Stainless steel frypot, door, and sides
- Three twin baskets per frypot
- Casters
Commercial Retarder Proofer
Sveba Dahlen F200
Key Features:
- Memorize up to 4 automatic proofing cycles.
- Temperature range: -9º to +40º C / 15.8° – 104° F (retarding).
- Automatic defrosting.
- Humidity control with on/off functionality.
- Steam generator minimizes waste water throughout the proofing process.
- Energy efficient and more environmental friendly.
- Cooling compressor included. Refrigerant R290.
- Mountable tray tracks – room for 14 pairs.
- Three tray sizes: 400 x 600, 450 x 600 and 460 x 610 mm.
Bongard Hera-C
Key Features:
- Intuitive and sleek touch-screen control panel
- Adjustable humidity levels (30%-99%) and temperature (-15 to +40°C)
- Ergonomic design
- Door opening side is reversible on site
- The tropicalised unit allows for optimal use in both summer and winter
- Prover supplied assembled and ready to be connected
- Ventilation speed is automatically regulared
- Homogeneous proofing
- Can be used in manual or program mode
Sveba Dahlen F500
Key Features:
- Delayed proofing.
- User-friendly touch function control panel.
- Quick and easy installation.
- Energy efficient.
- Easy cleaning.
- Low ramp.
- Sound and light signals.
- A two-tone sound signals when a program is finished or action needs to be taken. Also available as a light tower (option).
Commercial Water Boiler
Burco AFF10CT
Key Features:
- Capacity10 Ltr
- Dimensions560(H) x 349(W) x 425(D)mm
- MaterialStainless Steel
- Temperature Range70°C to 98°C
- Voltage230V
- Warranty 2 Years Parts & Labour
- Compact countertop design taking up minimal
- Energy-saving programmable ECO mode
- Rapid 10 minute heat up time
- Ideal for everyday commercial use in restaurant, pubs, bars, and cafes
- Replaceable filter reduces limescale build-up and maintains water quality
- Rapid draw off: 11.5Ltr.
Lincat EB3FX
Key Features:
- Narrow 250mm footprint saves valuable counter space
- Built in water filtration system improves water quality and reduces scale build up. High volume, easy change FilterFlow cartridge
- Easily operated from a large, colour touchscreen display.
- Eco setting reduces the volume of boiling water by 50% for quieter periods. The intelligent predictive eco setting learns usage patterns and switches between eco mode and standard mode to deliver the required hot water output in the most economical way
- 7 day timer allows the boiler to be programmed to switch off overnight or at weekends
- Enhanced diagnostics identify possible causes.
Lincat EB6FX
Key Features:
- For high volume requirements
- Narrow 250mm footprint saves valuable counter space without compromising capacity or performance.
- Built in water filtration system improves water quality and reduces scale build up.
- Easily operated from a large, colour touchscreen display.
- Eco setting reduces the volume of boiling water by 50% for quieter periods. The intelligent predictive eco setting learns usage patterns and switches between eco mode and standard mode to deliver the required hot water output in the most economical way
- 8 day timer allows the boiler to be programmed to switch off overnight or at weekends to conserve energy
- Enhanced diagnostics identify possible causes.
Commercial Glasswasher/Dishwasher
Classeq C400
Key Features:
- Simple connectivity – Wi-Fi enabled with access to Clean Connect Portal.
- Bluetooth app for operators and service technicians. Access user guides, machine settings, monitor performance data and service information.
- 2 year warranty.
- Made in Britain.
- Drain pump, rinse booster pump and rinse aid pumps fitted as standard.
- Double skinned door & cabinet to reduce noise and limit heat loss.
- Deep clean mode and refresh cycle.
- Three Power Options – 13A, 30A Single Phase & 13A Three Phase.
Classeq G400 DUO
Key Features:
- D500 DUO
- 500mm x 500mm basket
- 18 full sized plates per basket
- 540 plates per hour*
- Built in drain pump, rinse booster pump and chemical dispenser
- Offering three different wash cycles – standard (2 minutes), heavy (3 minutes) and intense (5 minutes)
- G400 DUO
- 400mm x 400mm basket
- 16 pint sized glasses per basket
- 640 glasses per hour*
- Built in drain pump, rinse booster pump and chemical dispenser
- Optional integral water softener
- Offering two wash cycles – standard (2 minutes) and light (1.5 minutes).
Winterhalter UC-M
Key Features:
- Four different variants for you to choose from: a glass, dish, cutlery and bistro washer. Each of these has up to three standard programmes and numerous equipment options.
- Single-button operation. Ergonomic door handle.
- Easy to clean, with two wash fields that can be removed with one hand at the push of a button.
- Optimised wash field reduces water consumption by up to 25 % compared to the previous model. Consumption of electricity and chemicals also drops, further minimising overall operating costs.
- The UC guarantees perfect wash results over and over again. For the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
Blast Chiller
Electrolux Professional
Key Features:
- Crosswise – 15kg 5GN 1/1 undercounter (R290)
- Blast Chilling cycle: 15 kg from 90°C up to 3°C.
- Freezing cycle: 5 kg from 90°C up to -34°C.
- Holding at +3 °C for chilling or -20 °C
- Chilling cycle with automatic preset cycles
- Multi-purpose internal structure suitable for gastronorm, bakery trays or ice-cream basins.
- Possibility to modify the cavity temperature in turbo cooling and thawing cycles.
- 3-point core probe available on request (optional).
- Remaining time estimation for probe-driven cycles based on artificial intelligence techniques (ARTE) for an easier planning of the activities.
- Single sensor core probe as standard.
- On-board HACCP monitoring capable.
Irinox MultiFresh Next S
Key Features:
- Yield per cycle: +90°C → +3°C – 25 kg(Standard/Eco Silent (+30% TU/TS));+90°C → -18°C – 25 kg(Standard/Eco Silent (+30% TU/TS))
- For non-stop chilling and freezing of unlimited quantities of foodstuffs
- Bring foods up from -18°C or +3°C to a maximum of +65°C at a desired time, restoring their properties, maintaining moisture levels and avoiding oxidation.
- Cook meat or fish at low temperatures, also overnight, switching automatically to chillingor freezing as soon as cooking is complete.
- Set the ideal temperature for melting chocolate at +45°C, maintaining moisture levels and the correct temperature.
- MultiFresh® pasteurizes and chills (+3°C) or pasteurizes and freezes (-18°C) products, reducing bacterial contamination and increasing shelf life.
- Carry out proofing without excessive temperature changes, controlling humidity levels in the chamber
Friginox MT 20
Key Features:
- 5 x 1/1 GN trays
- 20kg chill / 10kg freeze
- 7″ ergonomic touch screen with large keys for ease of use
- Air-cooled condensing unit
- Removable and shelf runners for GN 1/1
- Supplied with 5 pair of runners
- Functions Soft Chill, Hard Chill, Soft Freeze, Hard Freeze, Self Adaptive Intelligent Chilling, Probe or Timer mode
- Auxiliary function – ice cream hardening, ventilation drying, multiple timers with customisable phases, raw fish sanitisation
- 40 programmable cycles with favourites key – shortcuts to last 9 programs used
- NEW Eco-friendly R455A refrigerant gas
- Automatic hold mode after each cycle
- 3 point core temperature probe
- Automatic fan stop when opening the door
- Manual defrosting with automatic control of time
Commercial Ventilation System
Halton Ventilation System
Key Features:
- Demand-controlled kitchen ventilation (DCKV) system
- Real-time airflow modulation based on cooking activity
- Compatible with variable frequency drives (VFDs)
- Sensor-based detection
- Scalable across single or multi-hood systems
- Integration with building management systems (BMS)
- Supports energy optimization strategies and sustainability goals.
CaptiveAire’s Ventilation
Key Features:
- This System continuously brings in highly filtered, clean outdoor air to significantly reduce airborne pathogens, allergies, microbial activities, and mold.
- Paragon HVAC is designed to last 25 years, bringing you peace of mind and a level of quality that is second to none.
- Every unit comes standard with a 5-year parts warranty. An extended 10-year full unit warranty is included at no extra charge when maintained with a CASService Preventative Maintenance subscription (terms and conditions apply).
Corsair Bespoke Ventilation
Key Features:
- Remove the build-up of heat and grease, which is generated as a by-product of the cooking process in commercial kitchens.
- Air Replacement Systems
- Fire Suppression System
- Corsair’s odour control systems can be designed as part of a complete ventilation package, or potentially incorporated as a retrospective addition to an existing system. This can assist with meeting local council / environmental specifications, or in sensitive areas of development.
Commercial POS System
Oracle MICROS RES 3700
Key Features:
- Cloud reporting and analysis tools
- Full-featured mobile solutions
- Back-office tools for inventory, ordering, and receiving
- Start-to-finish guest experience management
- Comprehensive security
- Flexible architecture for integration with complementary innovations
- Online Ordering and Delivery
- Conversational Ordering
- Real-Time Table Management
- Reservations and Wait Lists .
- Custom Look and Language Support
- Self-Service Kiosks
- Multichannel Kitchen Displays
- Integrations Ecosystem 一 Simphony is built on a secure and open API running on your choice of Microsoft Windows or Oracle Linux. Easily connect your favorite online ordering platforms, delivery services, mobile payment processing, and more.
LS Central
Key Features:
- Run the LS Central POS on a computer, tablet, stationary POS hardware, mobile device, or self-ordering kiosk.
- Guests can place orders from their table, self-service kiosks, or by scanning a QR code. Orders are routed directly to the right KDS screen or printer, reducing wait times, minimizing errors, and enhancing service speed during busy times.
- Connect your physical restaurants with online ordering seamlessly. Let guests place orders through your website or mobile app, ensuring orders are prepared and marked accurately, whether for takeout or delivery, and maintaining a smooth operation.
- Manage seating more efficiently by assigning tables with manual or automatic allocations. Track free tables in real time, manage waitlists during peak hours, and customize time slots for quicker turnovers or longer dining periods.
- Enhance your reservation process with the Bookings for LS Central add-on.
- Select your preferred hardware and serve guests your way.
Eposdirect
Key Features:
- Fully interactive, Drag & drop, Can be viewed from any standard browser using any device on the go
- 15″ Super Touch Screen Terminal
- Thermal Printer
- Cash Drawer
- Epos Software License Included
- Professional Installation and Training
- No hidden charges or catches
- Free waiter pad software included
- Free Table-Side Ordering
- Free Online Order – Integrated
- Records employee information, keeps personnel records such as appraisals, incident reports, employee perks etc
- Supervises the flow of goods from manufacturers to warehouses, keep a detailed record of each new product or returned product
- Online platform integration packed with multiple in-store features like self or assisted checkout, order ahead & CRM tool
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