The Carte Classique electric pressure fryer with pump is the model that combines automated filtration with the reliability of the best-selling MFF, without going as far as the Compu T in terms of programming. It is designed for restaurant owners who want a fully automated end-of-service process — no more handling hot oil, no more risk of forgetting — whilst retaining the Carte Classique’s 10 programmable keys to standardise their recipes. It is the ideal piece of equipment for a high-volume establishment with a fluctuating workforce, seeking consistency and safety without paying for the advanced precision of the Compu T.
Why choose the Carte Classique with pump?
This model addresses a specific question many restaurant owners ask themselves: is it better to pay an extra €500 for the Compu T, or an extra €1,400 to add the pump to my Classique? The answer depends on your priorities:
- If your number one concern is filtration: the pump structurally eliminates the risk of burning and the risk of forgetting to filter at the end of a shift. It extends the oil’s lifespan and reduces operating costs. This model is for you.
- If your menu is standard: whole chicken, wings, drumsticks, nuggets — the Carte Classique covers all these options with its 10 presets. There’s no need for the multi-stage precision of the Compu T for a well-established menu.
- If your staff levels vary: combined with the automatic pump, the Classic Menu guarantees consistent cooking results AND proper filtration at the end of the shift, regardless of the experience or diligence of the operator on duty.
- If you’re opening a second or third outlet: replicating the same operational standard in a new outlet is simpler with a fully automated process — cooking and filtration.
Classic Menu + pump vs Classic Menu without pump
The difference between these two models centres entirely on oil filtration at the end of the service:
| Criterion | With pump (this model) | Without pump (€2,990 excl. VAT) |
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| Price excl. VAT | €4,390 | €2,990 |
| Oil filtration | Automatic — the machine filters automatically | Manual — operator required |
| Risk of burns | Virtually none — no contact with hot oil | Present if protocol is not followed |
| Oil service life | Extended — regular and thorough filtration | Depends on the team’s diligence |
| Annual savings on oil | Significant over 12 months | Variable |
| Maintenance | Pump requires periodic maintenance | No additional components |
| Recommended profile | Variable staffing levels, high flow rate, safety a priority | Stable team, filtration protocol followed |
Classic Board + pump vs Compu T Board + pump
If you compare this model to the Compu T + pump (€4,890 excl. VAT), the difference lies in the electronic board, not the pump — both filter automatically:
| Criterion | Classic board + pump (this model) | Compu T board + pump (€4,890 excl. VAT) |
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| Price excl. VAT | €4,390 | €4,890 |
| Programming | Temperature + duration — standard setting | Temperature + pressure + duration per stage |
| Multi-stage recipes | No — one stage per button | Yes — complex multi-phase profile |
| Automatic filtration | Yes — built-in pump | Yes — built-in pump |
| Recommended profile | Standard menu, high throughput, fully automated | Complex recipes, production line, high-level standardisation |
For a classic fast-food chicken menu, the Classic Menu + pump at €4,390 (excl. VAT) is the most sensible choice. The Compu T only justifies its additional €500 if you have recipes with complex cooking profiles or if you manage several outlets with very precise standards.
Suitable for which type of outlet?
- High-throughput chicken fast food outlets with fluctuating staff numbers: the 10-key + pump combination covers the two most common operational risks — variations in quality and neglect of filtration.
- Delivery-only ‘dark kitchens’: with no dining area, every order is a test of consistency. The pump ensures the oil is always filtered before the next day’s service, without relying on staff initiative.
- Chicken snack bars with high turnover: the automatic pump eliminates a manual task that new operators tend to forget or carry out incorrectly.
- Opening a second outlet whilst replicating the process: installing the same machine, with the same recipes and the same automatic filtration, guarantees the same quality standard from the moment it opens.
Technical specifications
- Electronic control board: Standard — 10 programmable keys
- Integrated automatic oil filtration pump
- Integrated pressure regulator
- Pressure cooking: 3 to 7 kg in 4 minutes
- Multi-tier basket included
- Tank capacity: 25 litres
- Power: 13.5 kW/h
- Dimensions: 955 × 465 × 1,100 mm
- Voltage: 3N 380 V / 110 V — 50/60 Hz
- Weight: 111 kg
- Material: AISI 304 stainless steel
- Also available in a gas version
Training included with purchase: a complete recipe for fast-food chicken, an introduction to the machine and how to programme your recipes using the 10 buttons, plus information on suppliers of flour, marinades and packaging. You’ll be up and running straight away. Delivery to mainland France and Europe. Contact us for a personalised quote or a demonstration.
