JUANEN BENAVENT

Head chef at SAÓ restaurant

For me, Mychef means consistency, control and, above all, reliability and quality service.

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Success story

THE CHALLENGE

Saó aims to offer a high-quality product at a reasonable price.

The pace of work in the restaurant is fast, and they need powerful equipment to help them during the busiest times of the service.

THE SOLUTION

Mychef COOK MASTER allows you to reproduce your dishes with the same quality day after day. From preparation to final reheating during service.

COMBI OVENS

COOK MASTER

EXPLORA
iCook Premios

COMBI OVENS

iCOOK

EXPLORA

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THE RESULT

The perfect combination of Mychef technology and Juanen Benavent’s approach to cooking has enabled SAÓ to streamline its kitchen processes, maintaining high standards even during the busiest periods of service.

Juanen Benavent, chef and owner of SAÓ, is renowned for his passion for local produce and his commitment to quality and innovation in every dish.

At SAÓ, Juanen transforms local ingredients into unique culinary experiences, relying on Mychef technology to ensure quality and consistency in every course.

  • How would you describe Saó, and what makes it special for visitors?

    Saó Barcelona is a Mediterranean restaurant where quality ingredients and flavour are paramount. We specialise in rice dishes, fish, meat and a variety of other dishes that require great precision and consistency in every service.

  • What principles guide your cuisine, and how are they reflected in every meal?

    We used to rely heavily on each person’s experience and on keeping a close eye on the cooking process. Now the team works more consistently, which makes things run more smoothly.

  • How do you use technology in your kitchen, and what role do Mychef ovens play?

    This oven allows us to save programmes with clearly defined settings and replicate recipes during every service. I would also highlight its user-friendliness and the audible alerts, which help us to keep the kitchen well organised.

  • How is the kitchen at Saó organised, and what characterises your daily workflow?

    At Saó, we maintain a steady pace of work and experience periods of high intensity during service. For us, it is essential that the kitchen is well organised and that our team helps us to maintain the highest standards.

  • Why did you decide to introduce Mychef into your restaurant?

    We were looking for an oven that would give us greater control, consistency and ease of use in the kitchen… and within the Mychef range, this oven was the perfect fit for our needs.

  • What do you value most about the Mychef product range?

    What surprises us most about Mychef technology is the precision and consistency of the results and, above all, the uniformity. You know the oven will always perform in the same way, which gives you great peace of mind when serving.

SAÓ BARCELONA RESTAURANT

SAÓ, directed by Juanen Benavent,the restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine, with a focus on seasonal ingredients and meticulous attention to detail in every dish. Its menu combines creativity and technical skill, offering diners a unique dining experience. A place where tradition and character come together to delight with every dish.

Location

PLAZA DEL MERCAT, 1-2, 08201, Sabadell (Barcelona)

Recognitions

A Valencian chef and leading figure in signature Mediterranean cuisine, renowned for his creative approach and for having been awarded the Bib Gourmand distinction by the Michelin Guide.

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Saó aims to offer a high-quality product at a reasonable price.