Randell’s HCI-Switchable Combination Food Wells Named a 2026 Kitchen Innovations Award Recipient
We are proud to announce that Randell's HCI (Hot Cold Individual) Switchable Combination Food Wells have been recognized as a recipient of the 2026 Kitchen Innovations (KI) Award and will be featured at the National Restaurant Association Show, taking place May 16–19 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.
For more than two decades, the Kitchen Innovations Awards have honored equipment and technology that push the industry forward by improving efficiency, sustainability, safety, and kitchen performance. Each year’s recipients represent the next wave of innovation designed to help operators adapt to a rapidly evolving foodservice landscape.
Randell, a leader in precision refrigeration for the foodservice industry, developed the HCI‑Switchable Combination Food Wells to help foodservice operators ensure safe temperature holding and food quality preservation. The solution stands out for its adjustable multi-position pan ledge, offering both flush mount and multiple variations of recessed and angled pan positioning, while also featuring any combination of Hot, Cold or Frozen individual well control.
“We’re incredibly proud to be recognized as a 2026 Kitchen Innovations Awardee,” said Sarah Lavis, Director of Strategic Brand Management at Electrolux Professional Group. “Being selected by an independent panel of judges reinforces our commitment to developing solutions that help make work-lives easier for operators. Showcasing Randell HCI Combination Food Wells at the National Restaurant Association Show allows us to connect directly with industry leaders seeking unprecedented flexibility while continuing to deliver Randell’s signature superior performance.”
As a 2026 awardee, Randell's HCI‑Switchable Combination Food Wells will be on exhibit at the dedicated Kitchen Innovations Showroom in booth #3699, where attendees can experience firsthand the technology and ideas driving the next generation of commercial kitchens. Electrolux Professional Group will be located close by in booth #4076.