Foster FPS 2 HR 270 Ltr Prep Station Saladette Counter

The Foster FPS 2 HR is a refrigerated preparation counter designed for commercial kitchens where speed and food safety during prep are equally important. It combines an under-counter refrigerated storage cabinet with a chilled top section that holds gastronorm pans, keeping fresh ingredients at safe working temperatures and within easy reach throughout service. This style of unit — commonly referred to as a saladette or prep station — is a practical fixture in pizza operations, sandwich bars, salad stations, and anywhere that requires rapid assembly of dishes from multiple fresh components.

In a busy service environment, the value of a well-positioned prep station comes down to how consistently it keeps ingredients at temperature when lids are open repeatedly and the kitchen is at full pace. The Foster FPS 2 HR is built with this in mind. The revised airflow design in this model maintains a stable chill across the pan section even during active prep, reducing the risk of temperature drift that can cause compliance issues during service. The rear-mounted refrigeration unit keeps the interior unobstructed and also makes the unit more straightforward to access when routine servicing is needed.

From an operational standpoint, this unit addresses several practical concerns at once:

• Chilled pan section and worktop kept at a comfortable working height, reducing fatigue and improving ergonomics
• Inner catch-tray beneath the pan section prevents food debris falling into the storage compartment below
• 304 stainless steel construction throughout, supporting thorough cleaning and meeting commercial hygiene standards
• Rear-mounted refrigeration unit leaves storage space unobstructed and simplifies engineer access
• Suitable for pizza prep, saladette service, sandwich assembly, starters, and dessert stations

Installation is straightforward for most commercial kitchen environments. The unit requires a standard electrical connection and adequate clearance at the rear for ventilation around the refrigeration system — this should be confirmed before positioning the unit against a wall or within a run of equipment. As with all refrigerated prep counters, placement away from direct heat sources such as grills or ovens will help maintain efficiency and reduce compressor workload. The unit is freestanding and designed to sit within a counter run or operate independently.

The FPS 2 HR is well suited to small to medium operations — cafés, pizzerias, delis, pub kitchens, and smaller restaurant prep lines — where a reliable, practical prep station is needed without overspecifying for the volume of covers being served. For higher-volume sites running extended service periods with multiple cooks working the same station, a larger or more heavily specified model may be worth considering. Equally, for very low-volume or occasional-use settings, a smaller single-door unit may be more appropriate.

If you're weighing up whether this unit fits your kitchen layout and service style, our team is happy to talk it through before you place an order.