APS Frames Dark Wood Ice Box – 1/1 GN Buffet Display
Product Description
The APS Frames Dark Wood Ice Box is a chilled display component designed to sit within the APS Frames modular buffet system. It holds ice beneath a 1/1 GN insert,...
Specifications
- Colour
- Brown
- Dimensions
- 125(H) x 530(W) x 325(D)mm
- Furniture shape
- Rectangular
- Gn size
- 1/1 GN full
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Product Description
The APS Frames Dark Wood Ice Box is a chilled display component designed to sit within the APS Frames modular buffet system. It holds ice beneath a 1/1 GN insert, keeping cold foods — salads, dressings, dairy-based dishes, and similar — at a safe serving temperature throughout a buffet service without mechanical refrigeration.
In a buffet or front-of-house setting, maintaining food temperature across an extended service period is a practical challenge. This ice box addresses that by providing a contained, insulated housing that holds sufficient ice to sustain chill during a typical lunch or dinner service. The dark wood finish is intended to present cleanly on a buffet line, complementing the broader Frames aesthetic rather than drawing attention to the functional infrastructure beneath the food.
Practical advantages for operators include:
- Passive chilling — no power connection required, simple to set up and restock
- Compatible with the APS Frames system for a cohesive buffet presentation
- Dark wood finish suits both contemporary and traditional front-of-house environments
- 1/1 GN format accommodates standard gastronorm inserts already in most kitchens
- Straightforward to drain and clean down between services
Because this unit relies on ice rather than mechanical refrigeration, it is best suited to services of moderate duration. For longer events or high-ambient-temperature environments, ice replenishment mid-service should be factored into the setup plan. It is not a substitute for refrigerated display where food safety standards require consistent temperature control over extended periods.
This ice box suits hotels, restaurants, and event caterers running structured buffet services where the APS Frames system is already in use or being specified. It is a single component within a broader modular range, and there are other frame and insert options available depending on how your buffet line is configured.
If you are building out a buffet setup and want to make sure the components work together correctly for your service style, we are happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- Designed to integrate directly with the APS Frames buffet system
- Accommodates a standard 1/1 GN insert for chilled food display
- Passive ice-based chilling requires no electrical connection
- Dark wood finish presents cleanly on a front-of-house buffet line
- Contained housing retains ice and meltwater during service
Operational Benefits
- Keeps chilled buffet items at safe serving temperatures without power
- Maintains a consistent front-of-house aesthetic across the buffet line
- Works with existing 1/1 GN inserts already in most kitchens
- Simple to restock with ice mid-service without disrupting presentation
- Quick to drain and clean down, reducing post-service turnaround time
Specifications
- Colour
- Brown
- Dimensions
- 125(H) x 530(W) x 325(D)mm
- Furniture shape
- Rectangular
- Gn size
- 1/1 GN full
- Material
- Dark Wood
- Weight
- 6kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- That depends on ambient temperature, how often the unit is accessed, and the initial ice load. In a well-managed indoor environment, a fully loaded ice box will typically maintain adequate chill for a standard two- to three-hour service. For longer events or warmer settings, planning a mid-service ice top-up is advisable.
- It is designed as a component within the APS Frames modular buffet system, so it is intended to be used alongside compatible Frames risers, stands, or platters rather than as a freestanding unit. If you are building a new buffet setup, it is worth confirming which other Frames components you need before ordering.
- The ice box will be exposed to condensation and meltwater during normal use, and the finish is designed with that in mind. That said, it should be dried and stored correctly after each service — leaving it sitting in standing water between uses is not recommended and will shorten the life of the finish.