At SME Machinery, we design and manufacture oil and water jacketed cooking pots that deliver precise heating, uniform cooking, and maximum efficiency. Built for food businesses of all sizes, these cooking pots are ideal for preparing soups, sauces, jams, curries, syrups, confectionery, dairy products, and more.
“We struggled with burning and inconsistent batches when cooking jams. After investing in SME’s oil jacketed cooking pot, our product quality improved, and we can now cook 200L batches with ease.”
— Andile, Jam Producer, Cape Town
A jacketed cooking pot features a double-wall construction:
The inner pot holds the product.
The outer jacket circulates heated oil, water, or steam.
This indirect heating system prevents burning, ensures even cooking, and allows precise temperature control.
Optional agitators and mixers can be added to keep ingredients well blended during cooking.
Durable Stainless Steel Build – hygienic and easy to clean.
Heating Options – electric, steam, or gas heating.
Oil or Water Jacket – select based on cooking requirements.
Capacities – available from 50L to 1,000L.
Tilting Mechanism – easy discharge of cooked product.
Agitator/Mixer Options – prevents sticking and ensures uniform consistency.
Temperature Control – adjustable for different recipes and batch sizes.
Safe & Energy-Efficient – designed for commercial kitchens and factories.
Tailored for South African industry.
Finance and rent-to-own options available
Local after-sales support & spare parts
Trusted by over 500 businesses in Africa.
soups, sauces, curries, jams, syrups, chocolate, dairy
caramel, fudge, toffee.
bulk cooking of stews, gravies, and base sauces.
pasteurizing milk, preparing yoghurt and custards.
