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Williams
Williams WBCF40-SS 40kg 10 Grid Reach-In Blast Chiller Freezer
£7,486.00(£8,983.20 inc VAT)
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The Williams WBCF40-SS is a reach-in blast chiller and freezer with a 40kg load capacity across ten grid positions. A single cabinet handles both functions — blast chilling to bring hot food down through the temperature danger zone to safe storage temperature, and blast freezing to take food to a hard frozen core. The operator selects the appropriate cycle, and once it completes, the unit holds food at the target temperature automatically until it is moved to storage. This removes the dependency on staff timing transfers precisely, which matters in busy kitchens where attention is split across multiple tasks.
A 40kg, ten-grid capacity represents a meaningful production throughput for cook-chill programmes, banqueting prep, and portion-controlled batch production — without requiring the floor access of a roll-in system. The reach-in format allows the cabinet to sit against a wall, making it a practical option in kitchens where floor space is constrained. The unit uses R290 hydrocarbon refrigerant, which carries a low global warming potential and is consistent with current UK and European environmental standards.
The main operational advantages of this cabinet are:
- Combined chill and freeze function eliminates the need for two separate cabinets
- Ten-grid capacity supports genuine batch production in a compact footprint
- Automatic hold mode after cycle completion reduces reliance on staff timing
- Reach-in format allows wall positioning in space-constrained kitchen layouts
- R290 refrigerant meets current UK and EU environmental compliance requirements
On the installation side, the unit requires an appropriate electrical supply and adequate clearance around the condenser for airflow — restricted ventilation will affect both performance and longevity. At 40kg capacity, this is a substantial cabinet; delivery access and final positioning should be planned before the unit arrives. Confirm your available floor space and incoming electrical supply with your installer in advance.
This cabinet is well suited to hotel kitchens, contract caterers, central production units, and mid-to-large restaurant operations running a structured cook-chill workflow. If your batch sizes are consistently smaller and a reduced footprint is a priority, a lower-capacity model is worth considering. Equally, high-volume production sites processing significantly larger batches in single cycles may find a heavier-duty cabinet more appropriate.
If you would like to talk through whether this capacity fits your production schedule and kitchen layout, the team is happy to help you think it through before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Is 40kg capacity sufficient for a hotel or contract catering operation?
For most mid-to-large hotel kitchens and contract catering sites running structured cook-chill production, 40kg across ten grids is a practical working capacity that handles typical batch sizes without requiring a roll-in system. If your operation regularly processes significantly larger single batches — for example, high-volume central production units — it is worth discussing whether a higher-capacity cabinet would give you better throughput. We can help you assess this based on your actual production volumes.
What installation requirements should I plan for before delivery?
The unit needs an appropriate electrical supply — confirm the specification with your installer before ordering. Equally important is ensuring adequate clearance around the condenser for airflow, as restricted ventilation will affect cooling performance and the longevity of the refrigeration system. At this size, delivery access and the route to final positioning within the kitchen should also be planned in advance to avoid issues on the day.
Can this unit replace separate blast chiller and blast freezer cabinets?
Yes — the WBCF40-SS is designed to perform both functions within a single cabinet, with the operator selecting the appropriate cycle depending on the product being processed. For most kitchens running a combination of cook-chill and cook-freeze production, this removes the need for two dedicated units and the floor space they would each occupy. If your operation runs both functions simultaneously and at high volume, it is worth talking through whether a single combined cabinet meets your throughput requirements.
- Capacity (grids)
- 10
- Capacity (kg)
- 40
- External depth
- 805 mm
- External height
- 1720 mm
- External width
- 707 mm
- Insulation
- 75mm
- Internal depth
- 350 mm
- Internal finish
- Stainless Steel
- Internal height
- 1020 mm
- Internal width
- 587 mm
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Max ambient temp
- 43 °C
- Refrigerant
- R290
- Temperature range
- -18 to +90 °C
£7,486.00(£8,983.20 inc VAT)
£7,486.00(£8,983.20 inc VAT)
The Williams WBCF40-SS is a reach-in blast chiller and freezer with a 40kg load capacity across ten grid positions. A single cabinet handles both functions — blast chilling to bring hot food down through the temperature danger zone to safe storage temperature, and blast freezing to take food to a hard frozen core. The operator selects the appropriate cycle, and once it completes, the unit holds food at the target temperature automatically until it is moved to storage. This removes the dependency on staff timing transfers precisely, which matters in busy kitchens where attention is split across multiple tasks.
A 40kg, ten-grid capacity represents a meaningful production throughput for cook-chill programmes, banqueting prep, and portion-controlled batch production — without requiring the floor access of a roll-in system. The reach-in format allows the cabinet to sit against a wall, making it a practical option in kitchens where floor space is constrained. The unit uses R290 hydrocarbon refrigerant, which carries a low global warming potential and is consistent with current UK and European environmental standards.
The main operational advantages of this cabinet are:
- Combined chill and freeze function eliminates the need for two separate cabinets
- Ten-grid capacity supports genuine batch production in a compact footprint
- Automatic hold mode after cycle completion reduces reliance on staff timing
- Reach-in format allows wall positioning in space-constrained kitchen layouts
- R290 refrigerant meets current UK and EU environmental compliance requirements
On the installation side, the unit requires an appropriate electrical supply and adequate clearance around the condenser for airflow — restricted ventilation will affect both performance and longevity. At 40kg capacity, this is a substantial cabinet; delivery access and final positioning should be planned before the unit arrives. Confirm your available floor space and incoming electrical supply with your installer in advance.
This cabinet is well suited to hotel kitchens, contract caterers, central production units, and mid-to-large restaurant operations running a structured cook-chill workflow. If your batch sizes are consistently smaller and a reduced footprint is a priority, a lower-capacity model is worth considering. Equally, high-volume production sites processing significantly larger batches in single cycles may find a heavier-duty cabinet more appropriate.
If you would like to talk through whether this capacity fits your production schedule and kitchen layout, the team is happy to help you think it through before you commit.
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