SteamInPlace

Steaminplace is a brand and platform that develops steam-based culinary appliances and related software for home and professional kitchens. The product line combines hardware such as steam ovens and humidity-control modules with an accompanying mobile app and cloud services to enable precise temperature and humidity control, recipe management, and remote monitoring.

In its history, Steaminplace emerged from a collaboration among engineers and culinary professionals in the early 2010s. The initial focus was on consistent steam delivery and energy-efficient operation. The company released a modular steam oven system that could be expanded with sensor packs and smart-hub modules, and later introduced a companion app with guided recipes and remote control.

Steaminplace devices offer programmable steam generation, humidity control, and real-time feedback via sensors. The software ecosystem includes cloud-based recipe libraries, ingredient scaling, and step-by-step cooking modes. The hardware supports integration with major smart-home platforms, voice control, and safety features such as auto shut-off, child lock, and steam leak detection.

The Steaminplace platform has been adopted by upscale home kitchens, cooking schools, and some professional kitchens seeking consistent steam cooking. Critics note high upfront costs and a reliance on cloud services, raising concerns about data durability and privacy, though the company emphasizes data security and options for local control in some models.

See also steam oven, smart kitchen, home automation.