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APS Frames Dark Wood Ice Box – 1/1 GN Buffet Display

SKU: CB668

£221.00(£265.20 inc VAT)
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The APS Frames Dark Wood Ice Box is a passive chilling component designed to sit within the APS Frames modular buffet system. It houses ice beneath a standard 1/1 GN insert, maintaining cold foods — salads, dressings, dairy-based preparations, and similar items — at a safe serving temperature throughout buffet service, without any power connection.

For operators running structured buffet services, keeping cold dishes at a consistent temperature across a full service period is a real concern. This unit addresses that practically: ice is held within a contained housing, providing sufficient chill for a typical lunch or dinner service. The dark wood finish integrates cleanly into a buffet line, presenting a coherent front-of-house aesthetic rather than exposing functional infrastructure beneath the food.

Practical advantages for operators include:

  • Passive chilling — no electrical connection needed, simple to set up and restock mid-service
  • Accepts standard 1/1 GN inserts already in use in most kitchens
  • Dark wood finish sits comfortably in both contemporary and traditional front-of-house settings
  • Designed to integrate with the APS Frames modular system for a consistent buffet presentation
  • Straightforward to drain and clean down between services

Because chilling relies entirely on ice rather than mechanical refrigeration, this unit is best suited to services of moderate length. In high-ambient-temperature environments or across extended events, ice replenishment mid-service should be built into your setup plan. It is not a substitute for refrigerated display where consistent temperature control is required over long periods or where food safety compliance demands mechanical refrigeration.

This ice box is well suited to hotels, restaurants, and event caterers running buffet services where the APS Frames system is already in use or being specified. It is one component within a broader modular range, and other frame and insert configurations are available depending on how your buffet line is laid out.

If you are specifying a buffet setup and want to work through which components fit your service format, we are happy to help.

Frequently asked questions

How long will the ice box maintain a safe serving temperature during service?

Under typical indoor buffet conditions, a properly loaded ice box will sustain adequate chill throughout a standard lunch or dinner service. In warmer environments or during extended events, plan for at least one ice replenishment mid-service to maintain safe food temperatures.

Does this ice box work as a standalone unit or does it require the APS Frames system?

It is designed specifically as a component within the APS Frames modular buffet system. While it can be used independently as a chilled insert holder, its dimensions and finish are intended to align with the broader Frames range — so it works best as part of a configured Frames setup.

Is passive ice chilling suitable for food safety compliance in a commercial setting?

Passive chilling can be appropriate for short-to-moderate service periods where ice is adequately loaded and replenished as needed. However, it is not a substitute for mechanical refrigeration where regulations or your food safety management system require documented, consistent temperature control — particularly for extended services or high-risk foods. If you are unsure which approach meets your compliance requirements, it is worth speaking with your environmental health officer alongside us.
APS Frames Dark Wood Ice Box – 1/1 GN Buffet Display

£221.00(£265.20 inc VAT)

£221.00(£265.20 inc VAT)

The APS Frames Dark Wood Ice Box is a passive chilling component designed to sit within the APS Frames modular buffet system. It houses ice beneath a standard 1/1 GN insert, maintaining cold foods — salads, dressings, dairy-based preparations, and similar items — at a safe serving temperature throughout buffet service, without any power connection.

For operators running structured buffet services, keeping cold dishes at a consistent temperature across a full service period is a real concern. This unit addresses that practically: ice is held within a contained housing, providing sufficient chill for a typical lunch or dinner service. The dark wood finish integrates cleanly into a buffet line, presenting a coherent front-of-house aesthetic rather than exposing functional infrastructure beneath the food.

Practical advantages for operators include:

  • Passive chilling — no electrical connection needed, simple to set up and restock mid-service
  • Accepts standard 1/1 GN inserts already in use in most kitchens
  • Dark wood finish sits comfortably in both contemporary and traditional front-of-house settings
  • Designed to integrate with the APS Frames modular system for a consistent buffet presentation
  • Straightforward to drain and clean down between services

Because chilling relies entirely on ice rather than mechanical refrigeration, this unit is best suited to services of moderate length. In high-ambient-temperature environments or across extended events, ice replenishment mid-service should be built into your setup plan. It is not a substitute for refrigerated display where consistent temperature control is required over long periods or where food safety compliance demands mechanical refrigeration.

This ice box is well suited to hotels, restaurants, and event caterers running buffet services where the APS Frames system is already in use or being specified. It is one component within a broader modular range, and other frame and insert configurations are available depending on how your buffet line is laid out.

If you are specifying a buffet setup and want to work through which components fit your service format, we are happy to help.