Foster XR10 Blast Chiller 10kg 5 Grid

The Foster XR10 is a compact blast chiller designed to cool cooked food rapidly from +70°C to +3°C within the food safety window. With a 10kg load capacity across five grids, it sits at the lighter end of Foster's blast chiller range and is built around the same hygienic stainless steel construction and microprocessor-controlled programming found throughout the Foster refrigeration lineup.

In a working kitchen, the XR10 handles end-of-service batch chilling for small to medium prep volumes. It operates on both hard and soft chill programmes, which allows operators to choose a gentler cooling cycle for more delicate preparations or a faster cycle when throughput is the priority. For kitchens producing consistent batch quantities — sauces, proteins, portioned mains — the unit provides a reliable and repeatable chilling process rather than relying on ambient cooling, which carries food safety risk and reduces product quality.

Practically, the XR10 is straightforward to work with day to day:

• Soft and hard chill programmes give flexibility across different food types
• Hydrocarbon refrigerant supports energy-efficient operation
• 75mm shelf spacing accommodates standard GN containers
• Clean-line interior with no exposed screws or dirt traps simplifies end-of-day cleaning
• Microprocessor controls provide consistent, auditable chilling cycles

Installation requirements are worth discussing with your supplier before purchase. Blast chillers need adequate ventilation clearance around the condenser, and the XR10 should be positioned to allow proper airflow rather than being recessed tightly into cabinetry. Electrical supply requirements should be confirmed against your existing kitchen setup. The unit is designed for indoor use in a commercial kitchen environment and is not suited to unventilated spaces or ambient temperatures outside normal kitchen ranges.

The XR10 is well suited to smaller operations — cafés with a serious kitchen, private dining rooms, pub kitchens, or smaller contract catering setups — where daily blast chilling volumes are modest and bench space or floor space is limited. For kitchens producing larger batch volumes or running high-turnover prep operations, a higher-capacity model within the Foster range would be a more appropriate fit.

If you're unsure whether the XR10 matches your service volumes or kitchen layout, we're happy to talk it through before you commit to a purchase.