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| Invisacook is a revolutionary hidden induction cooking system installed beneath porcelain or ceramic countertops (the black countertop as shown here), allowing cooking directly on the surface. |
Imagine a kitchen counter with no visible stove or burners, no hardware of any kind –– just a seamless, uninterrupted surface. You set down a pot, press a button, and you start cooking.
Now available in the Philippines and exclusively distributed by Haig & Lee, InvisaCook is a concealed induction cooktop that integrates directly beneath a custom-designed countertop, making the cooking surface completely invisible. For the Philippines launch, Haig & Lee partnered with Spanish interior architect Luis Castillo of Linea Casa to fabricate a custom sintered stone worktop as a showroom centerpiece — and it’s easy to see why a designer of his caliber got excited about the technology.
“Because the cook-top is hidden, we can treat countertops as part of a design instead of as a functional element,” Castillo said. “For me as a designer, this is key to create unique spaces with pure forms. I appreciate how it allows me to be creative, integrating form and function together.”
Meanwhile, Alvin Lim, General Manager of Haig & Lee, said: “Filipino homes have always celebrated hospitality and gathering. With InvisaCook, the kitchen can remain a warm, inviting space without the visual clutter of a stove top.”
Castillo also noted that InvisaCook “creates a seamless, functional and beautiful kitchen, for places where space is limited and open plan design provides a premium and unique experience to a home” especially now that condo-living is becoming a popular trend among Filipinos.
Lim added: “The moment we learned about InvisaCook — a truly invisible induction cook-top — and the local penchant of homeowners for seamless, Instagram-ready interiors, we saw how it will be the kitchen technology of the future and the perfect fit for the local market.”
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| Chef Mikel cooking paella using InvisaCook. This technology creates a seamless, modern, and easy-to-clean kitchen by eliminating visible burners. While cooking, the countertop remains cool to the touch, and supports 2-5 cooking zones. |
During the Philippine launch held Bar Pintxos, known for its authentic Spanish tapas and pintxos, media guests were treated to a Spanish feast of paella, callos, tapas and Jamon Serrano paired with Sangria and wine. Afterwards, Bar Pintxos’ young Chef Mikel Arregi Satrustegi, from the Spanish coastal town of Orio in the Basque region of Guipuzcoa, showcased the IvisaCook technology by cooking paella, live, directly on a seamless concealed surface, demonstrating the convenience of the “your countertop, your stove” setup.
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| The Paella dish cooked using InvisaCook and the Spanish feast of paella, callos, tapas and Jamon Serrano (below) served as lunch during the launch |
A showroom centerpiece
InvisaCook works like any induction cooker: an electromagnetic field heats compatible magnetic cookware directly. But here's the twist: the unit generating that field is tucked beneath the countertop, out of sight entirely.
“The technology is powerful enough to send the field through the countertop material,” explained Lim.
“Sintered stone is the ideal medium — it’s non-ferrous, durable, and lets the magnetic field pass without loss.”
The result is a fully functional, high-performance cooktop with precise temperature control, multiple burner configurations (from a single zone up to five), and wireless operation through a dedicated app. “You can control the hob from your tablet or phone. With InvisaCook, you get a high-performance cooking hob without the need to sacrifice aesthetics,” Lim added.
Aesthetics x efficiency
Beyond the aesthetics, InvisaCook makes a compelling case on safety, sustainability, and performance. The unit won’t activate unless it detects a compatible pan, and a foreign-object-detection system shuts everything down with a flashing red LED and audible alert if something’s off. A surface-temperature monitor also prevents overheating.
On the green side, InvisaCook boasts up to 90% thermal efficiency and can boil water up to 50% faster than gas while cutting indoor emissions and reducing HVAC load. Since the heating element is hidden, only the counter surface needs cleaning, which cuts both cleaning time and costs.
Currently, there are five models available for PH market, each offering a different burner zone configuration. All models share a temperature range of 97°F (36°C) to 400°F (205°C) — comparable to traditional gas ranges — and come with a 3-year warranty.
“The installation itself is surprisingly swift — once the slab and power are ready, the unit slides in and is hooked up in 1-2 hours,” Lim noted.
Looking ahead, Haig & Lee plans to roll out smart-home integration and will be showcasing InvisaCook’s mobile buffet counters at the upcoming Linea Casa showroom at Bridgetowne in Pasig City.
InvisaCook is a technology that’s turning heads in the world of luxury interiors. And now, Filipino homeowners, developers, and hoteliers can get their hands on it, too.
Those interested can reach Haig & Lee’s Business Development Manager, Wilbert Sy, at +63 917 134 7304 or via email at info@invisacook.ph. You may also visit invisacook-apac.com for more information.
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