Foster XR35 Blast Chiller 35kg 10 Grid

The Foster XR35 is a 10-grid blast chiller designed to rapidly reduce the core temperature of cooked food in line with food safety requirements. It handles up to 35kg per cycle, making it a practical choice for mid-to-high volume kitchens where consistent, controlled chilling is part of daily service preparation.

In a working kitchen environment, the XR35 performs reliably during the demanding post-service chill-down period. The microprocessor-controlled system supports both hard and soft chill programmes, allowing operators to select the appropriate cycle depending on food type and density. This flexibility matters in practice — delicate products like mousses or set desserts need a gentler programme, while dense proteins benefit from the more aggressive hard chill cycle. The unit chills from +70°C to +3°C within the food safety window, helping kitchens meet HACCP obligations without relying on guesswork.

From an operational standpoint, the XR35 offers several day-to-day advantages:

• Hard and soft chill programmes suit a wide range of food types and portion densities
• 75mm shelf spacing accommodates standard GN containers comfortably
• Hydrocarbon refrigerant improves energy efficiency over older refrigerant systems
• No visible screws or internal dirt traps simplify daily and deep cleaning
• Stainless steel interior and exterior withstand the demands of a busy kitchen

Installation requires adequate clearance for airflow around the unit and access to a suitable electrical supply — it is worth confirming your available supply and floor space before ordering, as positioning in a confined area can affect chilling performance. The unit is floor-standing and should be sited on a level, stable surface. If your kitchen operates in a particularly warm environment, it is worth discussing ambient temperature tolerances at the point of enquiry.

The XR35 is well suited to contract caterers, hotel kitchens, restaurants with significant prep volumes, and central production units where blast chilling is a routine part of cook-chill workflows. For smaller operations with lighter daily throughput, a lower-capacity unit may represent better value. Equally, high-volume production kitchens chilling larger batch quantities in a single cycle may find a heavier-duty model more appropriate.

If you're unsure whether the XR35 fits your production volumes or workflow, our team is happy to talk through your kitchen's requirements before you commit.