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Prep Fridges

Refrigerated prep benches for fast food assembly, including pizza prep benches, sandwich bars and salad bars with GN pan wells and chilled storage underneath.

How to choose the right prep fridge

Prep fridges such as pizza benches, sandwich bars and salad bars keep ingredients cold in pans right where you build each order. Here's how to choose.

1. Match the style to your menu

  • Pizza prep benches usually have a granite or stainless top for rolling dough, with pans of toppings above.
  • Sandwich and salad bars hold GN pans of fillings at the front, with refrigerated storage underneath.

2. Count the pans

Capacity is usually listed as the number and size of GN pans, for example 6 × 1/3 GN pans. Count how many ingredients you need within reach during service.

3. Measure your space

Check the length and depth against your bench run, and allow room for staff to work in front. Leave a gap around the unit for airflow, because a unit that can't breathe works harder and wears out sooner.

4. Food safety

Pans on top are opened constantly, so keep lids on when you can and check the temperature regularly. Chilled ingredients must be kept at 5°C or below under the Food Standards Code.

Warranty, delivery and pricing

  • Warranty: every prep fridge comes with a manufacturer's warranty. Cover varies by brand and model, so check the product page for the details.
  • Delivery: fast Australia-wide delivery, usually within 2 to 4 days. Freight is calculated at checkout.
  • Pricing: prices are shown excluding GST. Found it cheaper elsewhere? Ask us about our price match guarantee.
  • Need a hand? Use Request a Quote on any product page, or call us on 1300 595 140 for help choosing the right prep fridge.