Walk-in Fridges
Walk-in fridges are insulated, room-sized chilled storage spaces holding fresh produce, dairy, drinks and prepped food, used where bulk delivery volumes exceed what upright fridges can accommodate. Hotels, pubs, care homes and dark kitchens with high fresh-stock turnover run them, balancing panel thickness against room size, door count and refrigeration unit output.
Key specifications
Rooms hold +1 to +4°C behind chill-grade insulation panels typically 60-100mm thick. Digital temperature controllers with door alarms come as standard, keeping stock within safe range and supporting food safety records.
Walk-in Fridges — FAQs
How big a walk-in fridge does a busy pub kitchen need?
A busy pub or gastropub typically needs a walk-in fridge of around 6-12m³, though exact sizing depends on delivery frequency, menu breadth and whether drinks storage is combined with food storage.
Do walk-in fridges need temperature logging for food safety?
Most commercial walk-in fridges benefit from a digital controller with alarm and, increasingly, remote temperature logging to support HACCP records and give early warning of door-seal or compressor faults.