SILVIOS LONDON

Case Study

Founded in 1954, Silvios London has grown from a single family-run café into a four-site operator serving commuters, shoppers, and communities across London and the Chilterns. As customer expectations shifted, one thing became clear: coffee alone wasn’t enough. Silvios needed to deliver premium hot food — quickly, consistently, and in tight spaces.

Why Microsave?

Microsave’s unique cavity protection system extends oven life, keeps units cleaner for longer, and ensures operators like Silvios can deliver consistent results with lower maintenance.

FUTURE-PROOFS CAFÉ OPERATIONS WITH THE PANASONIC SCV3

The Equipment Solution: Panasonic SCV3

To meet this challenge, Silvios turned to the Panasonic SCV3 accelerated cooking oven, supplied and supported by Regale with Microsave.

The SCV3 offered everything Silvios needed in one unit:

  • ⚡ Speed: Toasts a ciabatta in 55 seconds.
  • 🌟 Consistency: Twin Inverter technology eliminates cold spots.
  • 🧑‍🍳 Ease of Use: Simple touch menus and pre-programmed recipes reduce training needs.
  • 🧩 Compact & Stackable: Two ovens fit in the footprint of one competitor unit.
  • 🔄 Versatility: From paninis and pastries to roasted vegetables and pizza slices.

The Impact at Silvios

Since installing the SCV3, Silvios has achieved:

  • Faster service at commuter-heavy sites.
  • Standardised food quality across multiple outlets.
  • Streamlined staff training and onboarding.
  • Space savings in small, high-pressure kitchens.

    With demand growing, Silvios has already invested in a second SCV3 for its newest site — leveraging the oven’s app-based connectivity to update menus across the estate in minutes.

Conclusion


For café operators facing today’s challenges — speed, quality, consistency, and space — the Panasonic SCV3 with Microsave protection is the complete solution.

The SCV3 is a vast improvement — easier to clean, simpler to use, and fast. The difference in consistency is night and day. I would 100% recommend the SCV3 to other café operators.
Silvio

Owner