Drawer menu
-
Cooking
-
Refrigeration
-
Food Preparation
-
Food Servery & Display
-
Beverage Machines
-
Warewashing & Laundry
-
Sinks, Tables & Storage
-
-
Designline
Designline Stainless Steel Centre Bench
Price on application
Delivery Information
Price Match
The Designline centre bench is a freestanding stainless steel preparation table designed for use in the centre of a commercial kitchen, accessible from all sides. Built on a fully welded box section frame with a solid 304-grade steel worktop, it provides a stable, hygienic prep surface suitable for a wide range of kitchen tasks. The inclusion of a welded under-shelf adds practical low-level storage for trays, containers, or dry goods without taking up additional floor space.
In a working kitchen environment, a centre bench needs to handle consistent daily use without movement or deterioration. The welded frame construction and flanged levelling feet — which can be mechanically fixed to the floor — give the unit the kind of stability required in busy prep and pastry sections, larder areas, or central pass configurations. The solid worktop with a turned-down edge profile helps contain spillages and supports easy wipe-down between tasks.
From an operational standpoint, the key advantages of this bench are its flexibility and straightforward construction:
- Available in a wide range of standard lengths and four depth options to suit different kitchen layouts
- Usable as a central island unit, accessible on all four sides
- Welded under-shelf included as standard for low-level storage
- Adjustable levelling feet allow for minor floor irregularities and optional floor-fixing
- Standard height aligns with typical commercial kitchen counter levels
Installation is straightforward — this is a freestanding unit with no utility connections required, so placement is flexible. The adjustable feet allow for levelling on uneven floors, and the option to mechanically fix the unit is worth considering in high-traffic areas or where food safety audits require secured equipment. The leg inset at each end of the worktop means the usable surface runs close to the full stated length, which matters when you are working with tight kitchen dimensions.
This bench suits professional kitchens of most sizes — from independent restaurants and cafés to larger contract catering operations where central prep space is at a premium. If your kitchen handles significantly higher throughput and requires heavier-gauge fabrication or bespoke configuration, it is worth discussing whether a more specification-led option would be appropriate.
If you are unsure which length or depth best suits your layout, our team is happy to talk through the kitchen plan with you before you order.
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose the right length and depth for my kitchen?
The right size depends on your available floor space, the tasks being carried out at the bench, and how the unit fits into the overall kitchen workflow. A narrower depth works well in tighter corridors or secondary prep areas, while a wider depth suits pastry or larder sections where more surface area is needed. If you have a kitchen plan or rough dimensions, our team can advise before you order.
Does this bench need to be fixed to the floor, and is that difficult to arrange?
Floor-fixing is optional rather than mandatory — the flanged levelling feet are designed to accept mechanical fixings, but the bench is stable in freestanding use under normal conditions. Fixing to the floor is worth considering in high-traffic areas or where your environmental health requirements specify secured equipment. A local contractor or your kitchen fit-out team can typically handle this without specialist knowledge.
Is this bench suitable for use in a busy contract catering or high-volume kitchen?
The Designline centre bench is well suited to most commercial kitchen environments, including busy restaurant and catering operations. For very high-throughput sites with particularly demanding use — such as large-scale production kitchens requiring heavier-gauge fabrication or bespoke configurations — it is worth speaking with us to confirm this specification meets your requirements or whether an alternative would serve better.
Price on application
Price on application
The Designline centre bench is a freestanding stainless steel preparation table designed for use in the centre of a commercial kitchen, accessible from all sides. Built on a fully welded box section frame with a solid 304-grade steel worktop, it provides a stable, hygienic prep surface suitable for a wide range of kitchen tasks. The inclusion of a welded under-shelf adds practical low-level storage for trays, containers, or dry goods without taking up additional floor space.
In a working kitchen environment, a centre bench needs to handle consistent daily use without movement or deterioration. The welded frame construction and flanged levelling feet — which can be mechanically fixed to the floor — give the unit the kind of stability required in busy prep and pastry sections, larder areas, or central pass configurations. The solid worktop with a turned-down edge profile helps contain spillages and supports easy wipe-down between tasks.
From an operational standpoint, the key advantages of this bench are its flexibility and straightforward construction:
- Available in a wide range of standard lengths and four depth options to suit different kitchen layouts
- Usable as a central island unit, accessible on all four sides
- Welded under-shelf included as standard for low-level storage
- Adjustable levelling feet allow for minor floor irregularities and optional floor-fixing
- Standard height aligns with typical commercial kitchen counter levels
Installation is straightforward — this is a freestanding unit with no utility connections required, so placement is flexible. The adjustable feet allow for levelling on uneven floors, and the option to mechanically fix the unit is worth considering in high-traffic areas or where food safety audits require secured equipment. The leg inset at each end of the worktop means the usable surface runs close to the full stated length, which matters when you are working with tight kitchen dimensions.
This bench suits professional kitchens of most sizes — from independent restaurants and cafés to larger contract catering operations where central prep space is at a premium. If your kitchen handles significantly higher throughput and requires heavier-gauge fabrication or bespoke configuration, it is worth discussing whether a more specification-led option would be appropriate.
If you are unsure which length or depth best suits your layout, our team is happy to talk through the kitchen plan with you before you order.
- Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.
- Opens in a new window.