Polar U-Series 1.8 x 1.8m Integral Walk-In Cold Room – Green

The Polar U-Series walk-in cold room is a self-contained chilled storage unit designed for commercial kitchens that need reliable, high-volume refrigeration in a dedicated room format. This 1.8 x 1.8 metre model operates as a fully integral unit, meaning the refrigeration system is built in — there is no requirement for remote condensers, external ducting, or a separate plant room. The unit arrives ready to install and is commissioned by Polar's installation team as part of the purchase price, which covers site survey, delivery, professional installation and set-up.

In operational terms, the U-Series is built to hold consistent chilled temperatures across heavy daily use. The forced-air cooling system maintains an even temperature throughout the room, which is important for compliance and food quality when large volumes of produce are being stored and accessed repeatedly during service. The unit is rated to perform in ambient temperatures up to 43°C, making it suitable for kitchens where the surrounding environment gets warm — a practical consideration in many busy back-of-house spaces. Moisture management is handled through the room's internal design, which draws away humidity to help protect produce and maintain hygiene standards.

Key practical advantages for kitchen operators include:

• Fully integral refrigeration — no remote plant or ducting required
• Dovetail panel joining and rebated lockable door retain temperature efficiently
• Forced-air cooling distributes temperature evenly throughout the room
• Rated to operate reliably in ambient temperatures up to 43°C
• Available in Olive Green with a galvanised steel, aluminium and plastic construction

There are several practical points to be aware of before ordering. This unit is special-to-order and is non-returnable once placed. Racking and shelving are not included and will need to be sourced separately. The unit weighs 400kg, so structural floor loading should be considered during the site survey stage. If the cold room is to be installed in an outdoor or partially exposed location, a weather-resistant roof panel is available separately. Installation is available to mainland UK locations only.

This model is well suited to mid-sized catering operations — restaurants, hotels, contract caterers and event kitchens — where a separate walk-in chiller is needed but a full-scale refrigeration plant room is not practical. For smaller operations with modest storage needs, a reach-in or under-counter refrigeration solution may be more appropriate. Equally, for high-throughput sites storing very large volumes across multiple categories, a larger footprint or higher-capacity walk-in configuration is worth considering.

If you are unsure whether this footprint is right for your kitchen layout or storage volumes, we are happy to talk it through before you commit.