Modular Deck Ovens - Polin or Mono ?
Hi all.
First time using The Fresh Loaf. What a great resource.
I have an organic sourdough bakery in Wales, and I have been baking about 100 loaves a day on 3 Rofco B40s for the past 5 years. These fairly basic ovens are getting on a bit (and they lose an awful lot of heat - can't believe Rofco don't insulate their ovens better!), so I'm looking into 'proper' deck ovens.
There are two suppliers near me in Wales: Mono (who manufacture their own deck ovens); and Brook Food, who import Polin deck ovens from Italy. So I'm looking at these two options. They are basically the same price.
Has anyone had any experience with either Polin (model: Stratos) modular deck ovens, or Mono (model: Harmony) modular deck ovens?
Under normal circumstances I would visit both suppliers and do a test bake, but that's not possible at the moment unfortunately.
Any thoughts/advice very welcome.
Cheers,
Jack
Hi Jack
I'm in an identical situation to you now and am really struggling to decide between Mono and Polin. I also have Rofcos but need more space. I've also had quotes from Tom Chandley ovens which come in a bit cheaper. What did you decide in the end? I'm probably looking for a 3 deck 2 tray or vice versa. I see that no one commented on your post but as that was back in May I'm assuming that you have made a decision! Any help or advice would be much appreciated.
Many thanks!
Liz
Hey there,
I'm opening an organic bakery near to Swansea in Wales :) I have the same quandary. Would like to support Mono since they're local. What did you decide in the end?
Best,
-Chris C.