Drop-In Display Fridges
A drop-in display fridge is a refrigerated well designed to be built into an existing counter, giving cafes, hotels and restaurants a fixed chilled display for salads, desserts or cold food without a standalone cabinet.
Key specifications
Running at +2 to +6°C on a 13A single-phase supply with R290 refrigerant, drop-in wells sit around 45-55dB and take GN1/1 pans, with glass or solid lids and digital thermostats; warranty runs 1-2 years. Typical external/cut-out dimensions range from GN1/1 single-well units around 750-1950mm wide up to multi-well versions over 1500mm, with capacities of 40-150 litres per well.
Drop-In Display Fridges — FAQs
What size cut-out does a drop-in display fridge need?
Cut-out sizes vary by well count, but a single GN1/1 well typically needs a worktop cut-out of around 330-360mm wide; multi-well units scale up accordingly, so checking the manufacturer’s cut-out template before ordering the counter is essential.
Can drop-in display fridges be fitted into any counter?
They require a purpose-cut worktop opening and adequate clearance underneath for the refrigeration unit, so they’re best specified at the counter design stage rather than retrofitted into a finished counter.
The range is dominated by Cossiga, with Tefcold, Moffat, Kubus, Designline and CombiSteel also stocked, commonly specified for cafe counters, hotel buffets and care home servery counters.