Commercial Fridges

Shop Commercial Fridges by Type

Different businesses need different refrigeration. Consider where the fridge will sit, what it will store and who needs access. Our commercial fridge range includes options for every hospitality and retail setup.

• Upright Fridges: High-capacity chilled storage with a small footprint, available in single or multi-door models with solid or glass doors.
• Under Bench Fridges: Keep frequently used ingredients close to prep and cooking areas while using space efficiently.
• Commercial Display Fridges: Showcase drinks, cakes, deli food and grab-and-go products. Choose from countertop displays, cake displays, deli displays and open displays.
• Bar Fridges: Keep bottled and canned drinks cold and accessible with under bench, back bar or upright drink fridges.
• Commercial Prep Fridges: Combine chilled ingredient storage with a preparation surface. Explore pizza prep, sandwich prep, salad bar and noodle bar models.
• Chef Base Refrigerators: Provide refrigerated drawers and a sturdy base for cooktops, griddles or char grills.
• Drawer Refrigerators: Drawer fridges give staff fast access to prepared ingredients while reducing cold-air loss.
• Fridge Freezer Combos: A fridge freezer combo provides chilled and frozen storage in one space-saving cabinet.
• Keg Fridges and Beer Dispensers: Keg refrigeration keeps beer at serving temperature and connects directly to your dispensing system.
• Meat-Ageing Cabinets: Meat-ageing cabinets precisely control temperature and humidity for dry-ageing meat.

What Size Commercial Fridge Should You Choose?

Capacity is one of the most common questions we get asked, and getting it right matters. Too small and you're overcrowding shelves and losing cooling performance. Too big and you're paying to run empty space. As a rough guide:

These figures are a starting point, not a hard rule. Your menu, delivery frequency, and prep style will shift the number up or down. As a rule of thumb, leave 20 to 30 percent of stated capacity free for airflow and easy access rather than packing a fridge to its limit. We offer a wide range of models in different capacities, making it easy to find the right fit for your storage needs.

How to Choose the Right Commercial Refrigerator

Before you buy, work through a few practical points. Start with size. Measure the space you have, including door clearance and airflow room around the back and sides, since a fridge pushed too tight against a wall won't cool properly. Most units need 50mm to 100mm of clearance around the compressor, though larger models may need more, so check the spec sheet for your chosen model.

Think about how staff will use the fridge day to day. If ingredients need to come out constantly during service, an under bench or drawer fridge close to the cook line saves time. If you're storing bulk stock, an upright fridge makes better use of vertical space.

Check the door type too. Solid doors hold temperature better and suit general storage, while glass doors work better where staff or customers need to see what's inside, like drink fridges and cake displays.

If your fridge will sit near ovens, fryers or in a hot back-of-house area, look for a model with a higher ambient temperature rating. This means it's built to keep cooling properly even when the surrounding air is warm, rather than straining the compressor.

Under the Australian Food Safety Standard, cold food must be held at 5°C or below. Most commercial fridges are set between 1°C and 4°C to keep a safe buffer, even with the door opening constantly during service.

Since a commercial fridge runs 24 hours a day, small efficiency features add up over time. LED interior lighting, auto-defrost and modern refrigerants all help keep running costs down.

Finally, look at build quality and brand support. A commercial fridge runs all day, every day, so a reliable compressor and easy access to spare parts matter more than a low price tag.

Reliable Commercial Fridge Brands in Australia

We stock commercial refrigerators from established brands including Bromic, Turbo Air, FED-X, Atosa, Thermaster, Williams, Polar, AG Equipment and Hoshizaki.

Different brands and models suit different applications, budgets and kitchen conditions. When comparing commercial fridges, look past the brand name and check the cabinet dimensions, cooling system, ambient rating, warranty, and parts support to see what actually matters for your operation.

If you're comparing several models and aren't sure which one suits your business, contact our team and we'll help narrow down the options.

FAQs

What's the difference between a commercial fridge and a domestic fridge?
Commercial fridges are built to run continuously and recover temperature quickly after the door is opened dozens of times a shift. Domestic fridges aren't designed for that duty cycle and tend to fail early in a busy kitchen.

What temperature should a commercial fridge run at?
Australian food safety standards require cold food to be held at 5°C or below. Most commercial fridges are set between 1°C and 4°C to maintain that safely.

Solid door or glass door, which one do I need?
Solid doors hold temperature more efficiently and suit back-of-house storage. Glass doors work better for front-of-house display, since customers and staff can see what's inside without opening the door.

Do I need a fridge with a higher ambient rating?
If it's sitting near ovens, fryers or in a warm back-of-house area, yes. A higher ambient rating means the fridge is built to hold its temperature reliably even when the surrounding air is hot.

Where to buy commercial fridges in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane?
We sell commercial fridges nationwide, no matter where you or your business is. Buy commercial refrigerators in store or online with confidence.

How We Deliver Your Commercial Refrigerator

Buying a commercial refrigerator online also means planning how it will reach its final spot. Ben's Hospitality Equipment works with trusted freight providers to deliver commercial fridges to businesses throughout Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and other locations across Australia.

Depending on your location, equipment size and site access, additional delivery services may be available, including positioning, packaging removal and removal of an existing unit. For large commercial fridges, contact us before ordering if you have stairs, narrow access, restricted loading areas or other delivery concerns.

Also upgrading your cold storage setup? Explore our entire commercial refrigeration equipment including commercial freezers for frozen food storage and commercial ice makers for bars, cafes, restaurants and hospitality venues.