Fridges
Commercial fridges are refrigerated cabinets built for continuous professional use in pubs, cafes, restaurants, hotels, convenience stores and care homes, running non-stop at +1 to +4°C to hold food and drink safely between deliveries and service. The right commercial fridge depends on footprint, door count, and whether stock needs to be visible to customers (glass door) or kept solid-door for back-of-house prep. Most run on a standard 13A single-phase UK socket, using energy-efficient R290 or R600a refrigerant.
Fridges — FAQs
What’s the difference between a commercial and domestic fridge?
Commercial fridges use forced-air (fan-assisted) cooling to recover temperature fast every time a door opens, run on heavier-duty compressors rated for 18-24 hour daily use, and meet food safety standards domestic units aren’t built for.
How do I choose the right fridge for my kitchen?
Match capacity and footprint to daily stock turnover, check the door count against staff workflow, and confirm GN pan compatibility if it’s feeding a prep line.
What temperature should a commercial fridge run at?
Chilled food storage should sit between +1°C and +4°C, checked with an internal thermometer or digital display, in line with UK Food Standards Agency guidance.