Polar G-Series Pizza Prep Counter Fridge 368Ltr

The Polar G-Series pizza prep counter is a refrigerated preparation unit designed specifically for pizza and cold food assembly in commercial kitchens. It combines an under-counter refrigerated cabinet with a chilled gastronorm rail at the rear of the worktop, allowing toppings and prepared ingredients to be kept cold and within arm's reach during service. The stainless steel construction is matched with a granite work surface, which holds cold well and provides a practical, easy-to-clean prep area directly above the refrigerated storage.

In a working kitchen environment, this kind of unit earns its place during continuous service periods where speed and ingredient accessibility matter. Having a cold ingredient rail immediately behind the prep surface reduces the need to move back and forth to a separate fridge, which helps maintain pace and reduces temperature exposure on ingredients. The cabinet holds temperature reliably across a 2°C to 8°C range and uses R600a refrigerant, which runs quietly and efficiently — a practical consideration in smaller kitchen spaces where noise and heat output are factors.

From an operational standpoint, this unit offers several practical advantages for prep-focused workstations:

• Granite worktop provides a naturally cool, hygienic prep surface that is straightforward to clean down between services
• Rear ingredient rail keeps toppings chilled and accessible without opening the main cabinet repeatedly
• Three-door cabinet gives good internal capacity for ingredient storage and restocking during service
• Stainless steel body is durable and straightforward to maintain in a busy kitchen environment
• R600a refrigerant keeps running costs and noise levels manageable

Installation is relatively straightforward — the unit is freestanding and requires a standard single-phase electrical supply. At 170kg it will need careful positioning and adequate manoeuvring space on delivery. Allow for reasonable clearance at the rear and sides for ventilation; restricting airflow around the condenser will affect performance and longevity. The 1400mm width makes it a practical fit for a dedicated pizza station, though it is worth confirming your available run of worktop space before ordering.

This unit is well suited to independent pizzerias, café kitchens, and small-to-medium restaurant operations producing pizza or cold-assembled dishes at moderate volume. It is not designed for high-throughput operations running multiple pizza stations simultaneously — for sites with significantly higher output requirements, a heavier-duty or larger-capacity unit would be worth considering.

If you are unsure whether this unit will suit your kitchen layout or service volume, we are happy to talk through the options with you before you commit.