MKN Steam Boiling Kettle 10018797 – Optima 850

Two hundred and sixty litres of capacity and a rated thermal load of 53 kW put this Optima 850 steam boiling kettle into the main production bracket for a ship’s galley. At 1400 x 850 x 700 mm overall with a single work zone, it delivers that volume within a footprint that still fits the standard Optima 850 line-up.

On board, that combination of capacity and footprint matters for both throughput and space planning. A 260-litre vessel lets a catering team cover large batch cooking for crew or passenger service without splitting production across several smaller pans, while the 850 mm body depth ties straight into an Optima 850 cooking block. The 28 min heat-up time is the figure to plan energy and service timing around, because on a marine installation every kilowatt and every minute flows back into generator load and HVAC sizing.

The working surface of 1020 x 540 x 535 mm gives a clearly defined cooking area within the body length of 1400 mm. With a net weight of 212 kg and a gross shipping weight of 252 kg, the kettle is a structural item in its own right, so the deck foundation and fixing method have to be specified with the yard rather than treated as plug-and-play. Capacity at 260 litres allows the kettle to handle stocks, soups or boiling applications at scale, and the quoted steam pressure range of 0,5 - 0,8 links directly to the vessel’s steam supply or dedicated boiler configuration.

From an operational perspective, the rated thermal load of 53 kW and 28 min heat-up time allow predictable scheduling. For example, galley staff can back-time charging and heat-up to match service, rather than carrying hot product for extended periods. The large drain valve with strainer and the R3/4" tap with 250 mm reach mean filling and emptying are controlled processes, limiting manual handling and reducing the risk of blockages at the point where the kettle interfaces with the ship’s waste system.

Build and control

• Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout
• Self-supporting closed construction
• Ergonomic knob control
• Large drain valve with strainer
• Double-walled hinged lid with swivel joint and condensate drip strip
• Product temperature control
• R3/4" tap, 250 mm reach

This kettle is the right choice where a galley needs a single, centralised 260-litre boiling capacity integrated into an Optima 850 line, with steam pressure in the 0,5 - 0,8 range available. It is less suitable where production is split into many small batches, or where the galley layout and service concept favour several smaller kettles spread across different stations rather than one large vessel.

Ordered under MKN product number 10018797.