Commercial Upright Fridges
Commercial upright fridges are the standard tall-cabinet chilled storage format found in nearly every commercial kitchen, holding fresh produce, dairy, drinks and prepped food on adjustable shelves at +1 to +4°C. Pubs, cafes, hotels, dark kitchens and care homes all run them, sized by door count — single, double, triple or under-counter — against kitchen floor space, stock volume and delivery frequency.
Key specifications
Capacity commonly spans 300-1400 litres depending on door count. Power draw sits between 100-600W and noise levels between 42-55dB, with external dimensions and refrigerant type rounding out the comparison between models. Most cabinets carry a 1-2 year warranty, varying by supplier.
£1,650.00 £875.00
£2,450.00 £1,299.00
£1,874.00
£450.76
£545.59
£555.70
£605.65
£656.22
£761.80
£1,180.95
£1,243.54
£2,071.09
£2,089.42
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£1,057.00
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£1,903.55
£2,037.58
£2,291.73
£2,508.57
£2,813.29
£2,976.40
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£1,675.96
£1,869.42
£2,372.65
£2,465.58
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£495.01
£824.39
£1,050.72
£996.35
£1,072.84
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£1,400.32
Commercial Upright Fridges — FAQs
How many doors does my kitchen need on an upright fridge?
Single door units (300-600 litres) suit small cafes and pubs, double door units (600-1000 litres) suit most independent restaurants and hotels, and triple door or under-counter combinations suit high-volume or space-constrained kitchens needing extra flexibility.
What temperature should a commercial upright fridge hold, and how is it monitored?
Commercial upright fridges typically hold +1 to +4°C using forced-air circulation for even cooling, with a digital controller displaying live temperature and, on many models, a door alarm to flag if the seal is left open.
Does a commercial upright fridge need three-phase power?
No — the vast majority of upright fridges, even large double or triple door units, run on a standard 13A single-phase UK socket; three-phase is generally only needed for walk-in cold room refrigeration packs.
Well-known upright fridge brands stocked in this category include Polar, Foster and Tefcold, with Hoshizaki and Williams also well represented, covering everything from budget single-door units for cafes to heavy-duty double door cabinets for hotels and dark kitchens.