Food preparation apparatus and associated appliance modules and methods. Appliances modules can be selectively docked at docks of an appliance interface of a base. An appliance module includes a food container support surface movable between cooking and holding positions. An appliance module includes a receptacle having a holding well that can be selectively configured in a generally horizontal position or an inclined position.

Disclosed is an automatic stir-fryer comprising: a machine stand; a base pivotably provided on the machine stand; a rotary shaft providing rotary power and connected to a stir-frying rotary tank containing foodstuffs; a high-frequency induction heating unit coaxially covering the stir-frying rotary tank; a tilting unit pivotably disposed on the base; a receiving tank provided on the machine stand for receiving the cooked foodstuffs and controlled by an automatic push rod to move forward and backward; a cleaning unit assembled on the machine stand and corresponding to the stir-frying rotary tank after tilting by the tilting unit for water cleaning the stir-frying rotary tank; a control unit vertically disposed on the machine stand and provided with an control panel for controlling the operating time of the automatic stir-fryer and the temperature of the high-frequency induction heating unit.

A cooking assembly for chambered cooking of food items with an open flame includes a pair of boxes that is hingedly coupled. Each box has a first face that is open and adjacently positionable to define a cooking space. A shaft is pivotally coupled to and extends substantially perpendicularly from the boxes. A first handle is slidably coupled to the shaft. Each of a pair of rods is pivotally coupled to and extends between the first handle and a second face of a respective box. A holder configured to hold food items is coupled to the shaft and extends into the cooking space. The boxes are configured to close around the food items when the first handle is motivated toward the boxes, such that the food items are confined in the cooking space. The shaft is configured to position the cooking space proximate to an open flame.

A gastronomy roller heater is provided having a cuboid base with a socket for connecting electric current, and equipped from the front with a thermostat, a power switch and an operating indicator, over which, between the side walls, rotating heating rollers are mounted. The upper parts of the side walls are formed in the shape of a ventilation hood fitted with temperature sensors with the non-contact temperature sensors directed at the inter-rows of heating rollers. The upper surface of the side walls are temperature displays mounted, presenting the temperature measured by individual temperature sensors.

A griller for use on a barbecue which has a food retainer that has a top section hinged to a bottom section, the top section being releasably unlatchable to the bottom section to keep the food retainer selectively closed. A frame with a handle is pivotally attached to the food retainer, The latching mechanism, includes a rod that passes through the handle and frame to activate a latch that keeps the food retainer closed, and when the latching mechanism is activated, the two portions of the griller are separated and the contents become accessible. The rod is spring loaded to return it to a position within the confines of the food retainer when needed. The griller is designed to be carried from location to location with the food retainer vertical when latched, as well as with the food retainer a horizontal disposition also with the retainer latched.

A device for configuring foil for use in cooking food comprising a base portion comprising first and second portions, a first plurality of elements operatively associated with the first portion; and a second plurality of elements operatively associated with the second portion; at least one of the first or second plurality of elements operating to move for entry of foil therebetween; the first and second plurality of elements operating to configure foil as the foil passes between the first and second plurality of elements. A method of cooking using configured foil.

A cooking apparatus 20 comprises a body 22 having a base wall 24, side walls 26, a rear wall 28, a top wall 30 and a shelf 34. The shelf 34, top panel 35, and sections of the side walls 26 and rear wall 28 therebetween define a cooking space 40 having an open front 42. The cooking apparatus 20 further comprises a heating means 46 which extends along an internal surface of the rear wall 28 facing the cooking space 40. In the embodiment, the heating means 46 comprises gas ceramic burners 46 for directing and distributing heat towards the cooking space 40 in a substantially uniform manner. A moisture infusion assembly 50 is arranged above the shelf 34 and thus at a lower portion of the cooking space 40.

A food cooking device includes a robot main body having a tray where food is placeable, a spatula configured to move the food in a given direction while contacting the food, a first robotic arm to which the tray is attached, and a second robotic arm to which the spatula is attached, and a control device configured to control operations of the robot main body. The device moves the tray to a given position, while the food is placed on a placement surface of the tray, and sweeps out the food placed on the placement surface of the tray in a direction outward of the placement surface by the spatula.

A method and apparatus for a cooking appliance. The cooking appliance may include air frying in one heating compartment and steaming in another heating compartment. Each heating compartment may include at least one food container. The food container may be a drawer. One or more heating devices may be in communication with the one or more heating compartments. One or more circulating devices may be used to circulate air. A controller may be used to heat the contents of the one or more heating compartments and circulate the air.

A cooking apparatus suitable for outdoor use including a substantially ellipsoid or ovoid housing which at least partially defines a cooking area within the same. The housing is substantially formed from aluminium.