Rediscover the True DNA of Steam
Somewhere along the way, the true DNA of steam has been lost.
In many modern kitchens, "steam" has become synonymous with combi ovens. But that isn't true steam in its pure form. Combi systems rely on convected water in a sealed cavity to create vapor. This vapor behaves entirely differently than true, pressurized steam—resulting in longer cook times, less efficient heat transfer, and inconsistent outcomes.
Pure Energy. Unmatched Performance.
Southbend Steam brings the true DNA of steam back to the kitchen with purpose-built, controlled systems that deliver better texture, higher consistency, and significantly lower costs than most combi oven options.
See the difference in speed and efficiency:
- Rice: 13 minutes (compared to 24 minutes in a combi environment)
- Lobster Tails: 3 minutes
- Steamed Broccoli: 3 minutes
- Clams: 5 minutes
- Rapid Retherming: Cold cuts, pulled pork, and chopped brisket in as little as 40 seconds.
Precise Control, Built to Outperform
Southbend Steamers are engineered to integrate seamlessly into your kitchen’s unique workflow, combining maximum efficiency with heavy-duty reliability.
With precise control across the entire lineup—from the CSE’s multi-temperature settings for ultimate flexibility, to the ETP’s dedicated 170°F hold function to maintain food quality, and the PSEN-2’s compact, small-portion control countertop design—there is a solution built for every line. Details of a steamer in each series, pictured above, are listed below.
CSE Series | 6-Pan Electric Counter Steamer
Specs: 9.8 kW | 220V | 1PH | Auto Fill | Manual Drain
- Versatile Performance: Multi-temperature settings provide ultimate cooking flexibility across diverse menu items.
- Precision Control: Features cooking mode selector and an integrated 60-minute timer for effortless consistency.
ETP Series (Eco-Tech Plus) | 10-Pan Electric Floor Steamer
Specs: 20 kW | 240V | 3PH | Atmospheric Steam
- Dedicated Holding Power: Built-in 170°F hold function preserves food quality, texture, and temperature until serving.
- Dual-Engine Efficiency: Equipped with two independent, close-coupled atmospheric electric steam generators in a rugged stainless-steel build.
PSEN-2 Series | 2-Compartment Electric Counter Steamer
Specs: 7.5 kW | 208V | 1PH | Auto Fill | Auto Drain
- Space-Saving Power: Delivers high-speed steaming performance in a compact footprint tailored for fast-paced commercial kitchens.
- Flexible Capacity: Two independent compartments—each sized for a 1/3-size, 2.5" deep pan—maximize output without sacrificing line space.
The Bottom Line: Southbend restores steam to its true form—efficient, powerful, and built to outperform.
