Used catering equipment
Used Fridges & Freezers
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Ask what's in stockBuying used fridges & freezers
Commercial fridges and freezers work harder than anything else in a kitchen, running around the clock in hot conditions. Buying used from brands such as Foster, Williams, Polar and True gets you a professional cabinet that's built for that work, for far less than new.
We stock upright single and double door fridges and freezers, under-counter units, refrigerated prep counters, bottle coolers, display fridges and blast chillers. Stock changes all the time, so if you need a particular size, message us.
What to check
- Measure your space, doorways and corridors. Double door uprights are often around 1.4 m wide and over 2 m tall.
- Check it holds temperature: fridges should run at 0–5°C and freezers at −18°C or below.
- Look at the door seals (gaskets). Splits or gaps let cold air out and make the compressor work harder.
- Ask about the refrigerant gas. Newer cabinets use R290 or R600a, which are more efficient and future-proof.
- Leave room for airflow around the condenser, and check whether it needs a standard 13 amp plug.
- Gastronorm-compatible shelving (2/1 or 1/1 GN) makes prep counters and uprights much more useful.
Common questions
- Is a used commercial fridge reliable?
- A good commercial brand that's been cleaned, checked and tested will usually give years of service. These cabinets are built to be repaired, and parts are easy to get for the main brands.
- Can I use a domestic fridge in a commercial kitchen?
- It's not a good idea. Domestic fridges aren't built for constant door opening and hot kitchens, so they struggle to hold safe temperatures, which matters for food hygiene inspections.
Looking for specific refrigeration?
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