MKN Cast Iron Cooking Table 2023502 – 4 Zone, Optima 850

Sixteen kilowatts of connected load on a single appliance, divided into 4 kW per heating zone, gives this Optima 850 cast iron cooking table a concentrated output for pan work. The 800 x 850 x 700 mm body keeps that capacity within one standard Optima 850 module.

On board, the 800 x 850 mm footprint is the dimension the naval architect works with when allocating deck area and structural reinforcement, and the 700 mm height fixes how the unit sits relative to the adjacent line and extraction canopy. At 120 kg net weight, rising to 133 kg gross, the carcass is substantial enough that the method of securing it to the deck should be defined in the foundation drawings rather than left to be improvised during installation. The 400 V electrical specification fits a wide range of marine and offshore three-phase systems, so there is no need to plan for a separate transformer where 400 V is available.

The working surface of 715 x 705 mm provides a clear area that remains inside the plan dimensions of the module, useful in a narrow galley where overhanging pans would obstruct walkways. With 4 kW per heating zone and a total of 16 kW, the table is intended for several pans being brought up to temperature and held there at the same time, rather than for occasional reheating. For the ship’s electrical balance, that single 16 kW figure is the one that goes into the load list and into the HVAC calculation that has to absorb the heat released at the hob.

Construction is declared to comply with DIN 18851 for commercial kitchens, so the geometry, cleanability and mechanical design follow a referenced standard. The body is stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout, which simplifies both corrosion expectations and cleaning routines to one material type across the entire unit. The self-supporting closed construction means the appliance carries its own loads without relying on neighbouring cabinets or walls, which matters during refits where sections of the line are removed and reinstalled.

Build and control

• Complies with DIN 18851 for commercial kitchens
• Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout
• Self-supporting closed construction
• Ergonomic knob control

Control is via ergonomic knobs rather than a touch interface, which gives a clear visual indication of which of the work zones is energised and allows gloved operation without affecting responsiveness. That simplicity aligns with the straightforward 400 V, 16 kW power specification and keeps the unit easy to understand for rotating galley crews.

This cooking table is a good fit where an Optima 850 line needs a single 800 mm module dedicated to high-output cast iron hob work and the main switchboard has headroom to accept a 16 kW appliance. It is the wrong choice for a pantry or light-duty station where pan work is occasional and installed power is tightly constrained, because in that case a lower-powered module would free capacity for other galley loads.

Ordered under MKN article number 2023502.