MKN Solid Top Cooking Table 2123203 – Electric, Optima 700

Four work zones at 4.55 kW each on a compact 800 x 700 mm body define the MKN 2123203 solid top table. With total electrical power of 14.95 kW in the Optima 700 line, it delivers a continuous cooking surface in a footprint that fits the tighter side of a main galley or a dedicated cooking island.

On board, the 800 x 700 x 700 mm dimensions matter as much as the power. Optima 700 depth lets the unit sit flush in a 700 mm line without overhanging service corridors or encroaching into passageways. At 118 kg net weight the unit is substantial enough to be rigid when flanged or welded down, but still manageable for handling into confined galley spaces during a refit. The 400 V connection aligns with common three-phase shipboard distributions, simplifying integration at the main galley switchboard.

The working surface is divided into four 220 x 220 mm zones, each backed by a 4.55 kW heater. That layout allows a chef to hold several pans on one continuous plate, using the zones to stage from searing to simmering without moving away from the station. Thermostatic temperature control, operated through ergonomic knobs, gives repeatable heat at each work area instead of an open, uncontrolled plate. In a service where the same menu repeats across voyages, that stability shortens the learning curve for rotating crews.

Overall electrical load at 14.95 kW is significant for the galley’s power budget. Grouping this unit with other electric appliances on the same panel requires explicit allowance in the vessel’s load calculation and, where necessary, sequencing via the galley management system. The closed construction of the body helps keep spills and vapour away from internal components once the table is fixed to a plinth or deck pads according to the yard’s hygienic detail.

Build and control

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

This model fits a galley that needs a solid top feel in the 700 mm Optima depth, with four independently powered zones rather than a single large plate. It is less suitable where the electrical reserve is tight or where operation relies on fast heat-up and cool-down of individual rings, in which case open hotplates or induction modules elsewhere in the range may be the better match. Ordered under MKN product number 2123203.