Ilve vacuum drawers are built-in, so vacuum sealing gets its own place in the kitchen instead of a sealer kept in a cupboard. They suit keen home cooks who batch-prepare, buy in bulk or cook sous vide, and anyone who wants ingredients to keep longer with less waste. The drawers come in three finishes to match Ilve's styles: Nero in black, Milano in a choice of colours and Roma in stainless steel.

Under the front, each drawer has the same workings. The 7.5 litre bell chamber has internal dimensions of 300 x 360 x 100 mm, and a 4 m³/h pump draws the air out. With four vacuum levels, you can go gently with soft foods and use a firmer seal for meat or produce going into the freezer. You can vacuum pack in bags or in containers, seal bags shut, and use the Sous Vide Chef function to prepare food for water-bath cooking. The marinating and tenderising features use the vacuum to work flavour into meat and fish faster than resting it in the fridge. Maximum input is 240W, and every drawer has a stainless steel body.

Since the features are the same, choose by look. Pick the finish that matches the oven or drawer it will sit beside. Many people fit a vacuum drawer in a column with one of the Ilve built-in ovens or Ilve steam ovens, or pair it with one of the Ilve warming drawers. To see everything in one place, browse all Ilve products.