Polar U-Series 2.1 x 2.1m Integral Walk-In Cold Room White

The Polar U-Series integral walk-in cold room is a self-contained chilling unit built for commercial kitchens, catering operations, and food storage environments where reliable, high-volume refrigeration is needed within a defined footprint. At 2.1 metres wide by 2.1 metres deep, it offers a practical storage capacity suited to medium-to-high-volume operations. The refrigeration system is fully integral, meaning the unit arrives as a complete, ready-to-install package rather than requiring separately sourced condensing equipment.

The system is designed to maintain a stable temperature range throughout service, including in demanding ambient conditions — the refrigeration components are rated to operate reliably in ambient temperatures up to 43°C, which makes the unit suitable for installation in poorly ventilated back-of-house areas or outdoor covered locations where summer temperatures can cause problems with lesser units. Forced air cooling helps to distribute temperature evenly throughout the storage space, which matters when the room is accessed repeatedly during a busy service.

Key practical advantages of this unit include:

• Fully rebated lockable door that closes flush against the wall panels, reducing forced-entry risk and helping retain internal temperature
• Integral refrigeration system — no separate remote condenser installation required
• Suitable for both indoor and outdoor installation
• Smooth, easy-clean internal surfaces that support good hygiene practice
• R449A refrigerant, which meets current environmental regulations

Installation is included in the price and covers site survey, delivery, professional fitting, and commissioning — available to mainland UK locations. The unit is supplied in white and constructed from galvanised steel, aluminium, and plastic panels. Given the 450kg assembled weight, access routes and floor loading should be assessed prior to installation. If sited outdoors, a weather-resistant roof cover may be required and is available separately. Racking and shelving are not included and are sold separately. This product is special-to-order and non-returnable once placed.

This cold room is well suited to mid-sized catering operations — restaurants, hotel kitchens, school catering facilities, and similar environments where a permanent, walk-in chilling solution is needed but a large-format room would be disproportionate. For sites with significantly higher throughput or larger storage demands, heavier-duty and larger-footprint alternatives are available. For smaller operations or sites where a modular unit of this scale is not practical, smaller upright or under-counter refrigeration may be more appropriate.

If you are weighing up whether this size and configuration is right for your kitchen layout and storage volumes, our team is happy to talk through the options — it is worth a conversation before placing an order on a unit of this kind.