Catering freezers are designed specifically for commercial use and have all the necessary features that are required by businesses. The best way of storing food and increasing the lifespan of the food is to freeze it. The Commercial Catering Freezers are equipped with high power compressor which is very helpful commercially because in commercial use the door of the unit is opened a lot so it is important to maintain the cold temperature. Being able to maintain the temperature is one of the features which makes it perfect for commercial use.
In this article we will be discussing different types of catering freezers that are used on industrial or commercial level.
Types of catering freezer:
Chest freezers:
Chest freezer is the most commonly used unit commercially. It is the most economical freezer which is mostly because its large boxed shaped interior and exterior give you a very gracious storage capacity. It has hinged lid which opens upwards which is also very easy to use. The big size of the freezer and upward opening of the lid requires an adequate space. The temperature inside these units is not inconsistent at all as they do not have a fan. As it is common knowledge that cold air is heavier than the warm air, the meats are stored in the lower parts of the unit as it is where the cold air sits. They also have an additional feature of baskets which helps in a better organization of the food products.
Capacity of chest freezers:
The capacity of the chest freezer depends on the size of the unit and its size ranges from compact models which are as small as 2.1 cubic feet to 40 cubic feet. Chest freezers are mostly found in big restaurants, convenience stores, hotels and other big scale food businesses. These units have boxy dimensions which is ideal for storage of large bulks of food.
Drawer freezers:
These units are also very helpful in catering business. These units are mostly used in larger kitchens and are very good appliance to have because it allows the workers to have the needed items at hand. They come different finishes but mostly comes most commonly in stainless steel. These unit are cabinet high so they can be installed in the existing cabinets.
Upright freezers:
The Upright Display Freezers may cost a little bit more than the chest freezers but they are worth their money as they are very convenient to use. It can be placed in the kitchen or in a separate room. This is perfect for easy access of food as it can put in the kitchen and its vertical shape allows you to reach for the food products easily. These units mostly feature auto defrosting which makes the maintenance of the unit much easier and it is also easy to clean.
Portable freezer:
These freezers are used for transporting food items without spoiling the food. These units use either AC or DC. They have mostly stainless steel interior and exterior.
Display freezers:
These freezers are available in different sizes and shapes and have a glass front which allows the customers to have a clear view of the products.
There is a very wide range of freezers available in the market and it makes it easier to choose the one that suits the demands of business in the best possible way.