Commercial Fridges

Atlantic Equipment stocks a comprehensive range of commercial fridges for Australian commercial kitchens. From upright storage refrigerators and under bench fridges to bottle coolers, prep counters, and roll-in refrigerators, our range covers every refrigeration need for restaurants, hotels, cafés, bars, and food production operations. Browse the range or contact our team for expert advice on sizing and configuration.

Commercial Fridges for Professional Kitchens

Commercial refrigerators are a fundamental infrastructure component in any food service operation. Unlike domestic fridges, commercial units are engineered for continuous operation, frequent door cycles, and high ambient temperatures — with heavy-duty compressors, stainless steel interiors, and tight temperature control to meet food safety compliance requirements. Key types include upright storage fridges (single to three door, for back-of-house ingredient storage), under bench fridges (for kitchen-line cooling at prep height), prep counter fridges (with blown air wells or cold bain marie inserts for front-line ingredient access), bar fridges and bottle coolers (for beverage storage and service), and roll-in modular refrigerators for high-volume catering operations using GN trolleys. When selecting a commercial fridge, consider capacity (litres), ambient temperature rating, door type (solid or glass), refrigerant (R290 hydrocarbon is more efficient and environmentally preferred), and energy consumption.

Our Commercial Fridge Range

Our range centres on Williams Refrigeration — an Australian-made brand with outstanding commercial kitchen credentials. Models include the Williams Quartz Star upright refrigerators (HQS1SW, HQS2SW, HQS3SS — 1 to 3 door), Williams Pearl upright refrigerators (HP1SS, HP2SW, HP2SS, HP3SW, HP3SS), Williams Slim Pearl two-door refrigerators (HPR2SW, HPR2SS), Williams Ruby Roll-In Modular Refrigerators (HRMR1T, HRMR2T, HRMR3T), Williams Jade sandwich prep counters with blown air wells (HJ1SCBA, HJ2SCBASS, HJ3SCBA), Williams Banksia prep display counters (HSP3UBA, HSP5UBA, HSP18UBA, HSP30UBA), and Williams bottle coolers (BC2SS, BC3SS) in 800mm and 895mm heights.

Why Buy from Atlantic Equipment?

Atlantic Equipment is a leading Australian supplier of commercial kitchen equipment, offering expert advice, fast nationwide delivery, and competitive pricing. With over 20 years of industry experience, our team can help you select the right commercial fridge for your specific operation.

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Commercial Fridges FAQs

What types of commercial fridges do you stock?

We stock upright storage refrigerators (1, 2, and 3 door), under bench fridges, sandwich prep counters with blown air wells, display prep counters, bottle coolers, bar fridges, and roll-in modular refrigerators — primarily from Williams Refrigeration.

What should I consider when buying a commercial fridge?

Key considerations include storage capacity (litres), ambient temperature rating (43°C is critical for Australian kitchen environments), door configuration, refrigerant type (R290 hydrocarbon preferred for efficiency and sustainability), energy consumption, and whether you need self-contained or remote refrigeration.

Which commercial fridge brands do you carry?

Our commercial fridge range is primarily Williams Refrigeration — an Australian-made brand with proven performance in professional kitchens across the country. Williams units carry strong local warranty and service coverage.

Do you deliver commercial fridges across Australia?

Yes, we deliver commercial fridges to all states and territories across Australia. Bench-top and under-bench models ship as standard freight; larger upright and roll-in units require tailgate or kerbside delivery.

What is the difference between a prep counter fridge and a standard upright fridge?

A prep counter fridge sits at bench height and provides integrated refrigeration directly at the cooking line — often with a blown air well or cold bain marie insert on the top surface for immediate ingredient access during service. An upright storage fridge is a full-height cabinet used for bulk ingredient storage in the back of house. Many kitchens use both: upright fridges for storage and prep counters for service line access.