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Chandley Compacta Pico Oven

October 5, 2020 - 7:43am
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Chandley Compacta Pico Oven

Does anybody have any experience with the Tom Chandley Compacta Pico oven (linked here: https://www.chandleyovens.co.uk/compacta-pico-artisan-oven/). I've been looking for an alternative to the ROFCO and have found this. Because of a number of reasons (mainly living in a small rented flat which I can't have any hardwiring done in) I cannot use a ROFCO. 

But I can't find anyone's impressions of the Compacta Pico. It seems perfect for what I'm looking for, namely an oven capable of producing a few loaves a day for a micro-bakery. In my current domestic oven, I can only make one loaf an hour using the Challenger bread pan. 

Any help is greatly appreciated! 

 

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barryvabeach
Oct 5 2020 - 5:55pm

Looks interesting,  They have a facebook page which has a few more photos, and some questions and answers -  including that they will ship to the US  ( I know for you that is not an issue, but for those in the US, that is interesting )  It is hard to see, but it looks like the front door is a single pane of glass ( at least it looks like that in one of the videos )  I understand the two controls on the right -  I assume one is the element under the stone and the other is the top element.  There is a dial on the left - not sure if it is water injection, steam injection, or just a vent.  If you get one, please post your results.  On facebook they said the price was 750  UK,  plus export packing and shipping if sent to the US.   Since that is about $1,000,  unless the export packing and shipping is a lot, that would make it competitive with the rofco.  

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Oct 28 2020 - 9:13am

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Oct 28 2020 - 9:14am

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ananda
Oct 5 2020 - 11:35pm

Hi,

I use Chandley Ovens in our bakery [deck ovens, Compacta].   Best advice is just to ring their Customer Service line; they'll be happy to help.

Andy

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JeremyCherfas
Oct 6 2020 - 3:12am

I'm also dithering about upping my oven game to achieve in two hours what otherwise takes six. The thing that appeals to me about the Rofco is that it is more vertical, and hence takes up less room. Also, I seem to remember that the smaller ones use normal 240v two-phase, no re0-wiring needed.

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Oct 28 2020 - 7:45am

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RedPentacleB
Jan 9 2021 - 8:14am

I ordered one today. Was considering Rofco B10 and the Häussler Mono. The shipping on the Pico to the U.S. was almost the same price as the oven itself, but the total delivered price came in between the Rofco and the Häussler. I settled on the Pico because it has steam capability built in and it can accept standard 1/2 sized pans (13" x 18"). They told me to expect delivery in March or April, so now I just have to wait...

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barryvabeach
Jan 9 2021 - 7:14am

Looking forward to photos and your review when you get it. 

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albacore
Jan 9 2021 - 2:45pm

Any idea how the steam facility works?

Lance

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RedPentacleB
Jan 9 2021 - 7:24pm

Chandley sent me a small video but this system seems to only accept pictures. Here is a snip from the video. The steam tray is built-in under the stone so it doesn't take up any baking space.


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albacore
Jan 10 2021 - 1:43am

Thanks - would you say that it is a little trough that runs along the front or does it go right under the stone?

Of course you will know more when you actually get the oven! Do keep us posted with how it performs - it's a great looking piece of kit - and made 30 miles from where I live!

Lance

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SourMom
Apr 28 2021 - 10:39pm

Hello! I’m also interested in the Pico Plus thinking if ordering possibly 2 to stack. Did you order through Andy at Brook Bake? 

I’m curious about the delivery experience. Were there a lot of extra fees added for shipping? I was quoted a 75% of cost for preorder and 3% CC merchant charge. Is that common in restaurant supplies?

Thank you, happy baking!

Marya

 

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RedPentacleB
Apr 29 2021 - 5:53am

I purchased direct from Chandley. When I placed my order, there were no U.S. distributors. I had to pay shipping from the U.K. and it almost doubled the price of the oven. You will probably have a lower total cost by going with Brook Bake.

-Red

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SourMom
Apr 29 2021 - 7:55am

Good to know. I hope you are enjoying it.

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jettahlily008
Mar 15 2021 - 12:00am

I was just reading this on a Fb group page! A lady by the name of Irina RusevaThe Micro Bakery Connection https://www.facebook.com/groups/273927676685864/user/885160011/
This is her post about the Tom Chandley Compacta Pico oven"I am not in any way associated with Tom Chandley other than being a happy customer. The best way to get in touch is to email Martin at martin_dyson@chandleyovens.co.uk - he will be able to answer any questions about sales."
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RedPentacleB
Apr 5 2021 - 3:33pm

https://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/67906/chandley-compacta-pico-artisan-oven-review

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liz grieve
Apr 13 2021 - 4:15pm

I got my Pico plus delivered on Friday It's being placed in a community centre in Scotland It heats up very quickly unlike the Rofco We got the stand that can take two ovens and the baking sheets It us very well built and all the staff at Tom Chandley are so helpful.

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liz grieve
Apr 13 2021 - 4:15pm

I got my Pico plus delivered on Friday It's being placed in a community centre in Scotland It heats up very quickly unlike the Rofco We got the stand that can take two ovens and the baking sheets It us very well built and all the staff at Tom Chandley are so helpful.