Grand Chef Induction Cooktop

The Grand Chef is Iacobucci HF Aerospace's dedicated induction cooktop insert — a distinct product from the Gusto oven, positioned for operations where fresh food preparation on board rather than rethermalization of pre-loaded meal trays is the service standard. Where the Gusto is configured around enclosed multi-zone cooking in a sealed chamber, the Grand Chef is an open-surface flat-top induction plate unit designed for direct pan and wok use, bringing the aesthetic and operational model of a restaurant cooktop into the aircraft galley. It features two independent induction zones, each capable of wok-compatible operation, giving a trained galley chef the ability to prepare two dishes at the same time using standard commercial cookware adapted for aviation use. An integrated fume hood is built into the unit to capture cooking vapours, steam, and airborne particulates at source — a critical requirement in a pressurised cabin where odour and smoke management directly affects passenger comfort and smoke detector false-alarm rates. The induction surface remains cool outside the base of the pan, eliminating contact burn risk in the galley workspace. The Grand Chef is produced under Iacobucci's EASA Part 21 Sub G and EN9100 certification framework. It is positioned primarily at the VVIP, head-of-state, and ultra-premium widebody segments where inflight fresh meal preparation is a stated service differentiator. For Gulf-region operators equipping VIP aircraft or A380 private suites galleys, the Grand Chef supports a catering proposition that competes directly with the finest ground-based restaurant experience.