A New Era of Cooking: Chef Jay Silva and Unox Bring the Future to Atlas

When Chef Jay Silva talks about ovens, he talks about possibility. To him, the next frontier in cooking isn’t just about heat and timing, it’s about intelligence, precision, and the kind of technology that makes great chefs even better.

On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 12 PM, Silva will headline an exclusive live demo at Atlas Restaurant Equipment in Woburn, showcasing the Unox CHEFTOP MIND.Maps™ PLUS and previewing the brand’s newest innovation, the CHEFTOP X, a connected combi oven redefining how professional kitchens cook, learn, and adapt.

Technology Meets Intuition

For Chef Silva, Unox’s evolution represents a shift in how kitchens operate.

“The optic cooking really blew my mind,” he says. “The oven can scan what you’re placing inside, recognize what it is, and automatically start the correct program and timer.”

It’s not hyperbole. The CHEFTOP X’s optical sensors and intelligent interface don’t just follow orders, they analyze and adjust. It’s cooking guided by real-time feedback, built on the foundation of the MIND.Maps™ PLUS, the proven workhorse that Atlas will feature live.

“With a single touch, the oven does what you’ve programmed it to do,” Silva explains. “The first time you run a program, it asks if you were happy with the results. You can make adjustments until you’re satisfied, then it saves your preferences automatically.”

That ability to learn from chefs and learn with them is what Silva finds most exciting.

Smart Kitchens, Real Results

Silva has spent years training culinary teams across New England, and he knows the pressures of a busy service. Speed, consistency, and control aren’t luxuries, they’re survival.

“The oven can be operated remotely,” he says. “You can limit staff permissions, they log in like Netflix, and all their information is stored in the cloud. It’s all about consistency and ease of use.”

That balance between innovation and practicality is what makes Unox stand out. The ability to program, adjust, and replicate across multiple kitchens doesn’t just save time, it saves labor, waste, and cost.

And that’s exactly what attendees at the Atlas demo will experience firsthand with the MIND.Maps™ PLUS. It’s the model that brings Unox’s cutting-edge thinking to life: a 5-tray combi oven with a 9.5-inch touchscreen, precise humidity control, and the ability to grill, steam, bake, and roast, all in one unit.

Why Seeing It Live Matters

In an age of endless product specs and videos, Chef Silva believes nothing replaces the energy of an in-person demo.

“It’s always better to see something in person,” he says. “The ability to set up our ovens almost anywhere and cook makes Unox unique. It’s literally like a test drive.”

The Atlas event is designed exactly that way, a chance for local chefs, restaurant owners, and operators to feel the difference between reading about technology and watching it in motion. It’s also a chance to talk directly with Chef Silva about how these ovens transform real kitchens, not just concept kitchens.

Tradition Enhanced by Technology

Despite his enthusiasm for innovation, Silva knows change can be hard for chefs.

“Chefs love new toys, but most aren’t great with change,” he says with a laugh. “With Unox, we help them and their teams with training and support. When they see the food they’ve been preparing for years come out the same, but faster, easier, and more efficient, they become more open to change.”

That’s the real story behind Unox’s rise, not gadgets for their own sake, but tools that respect the craft while helping kitchens evolve.

Looking Ahead

As Unox prepares to roll out the CHEFTOP X, Chef Silva sees the same philosophy taken further.

“The CHEFTOP X continues what we’ve built with the MIND.Maps™ PLUS,” he says. “It’s about pushing boundaries, faster, smarter, even more intuitive.”

It’s innovation without intimidation, the type of technology that feels less like machinery and more like an extension of the chef.