Foster BCT15-7 15kg/7kg 5 Grid Blast product image

Foster

Foster BCT15-7 Blast Chiller Freezer 5 Grid 15kg/7kg

SKU: 17-273

£5,421.00(£6,505.20 inc VAT)
Get a quote

Request a callback

Leave your details and we will call you back about Foster BCT15-7 Blast Chiller Freezer 5 Grid 15kg/7kg.

Delivery Information

Price Match

  • In the event of equipment failure any parts needed will be provided 2
  • In the event of equipment failure an engineer will be sent for an onsite repair 2
  • Equipment may be supplied with a moulded plug but may be more suitably connected to a fused spur
  • This product is Made in Britain

The Foster BCT15-7 is a combination blast chiller and blast freezer built for commercial kitchens running a structured cook-chill workflow. In chilling mode it brings cooked food from 70°C down to 3°C within the 90-minute window required under UK and European food safety legislation. The blast freezing function provides a practical secondary capability, taking smaller loads down to -18°C without the need for a separate dedicated unit. Five GN 1/1 shelf positions give reasonable flexibility across different tray and container configurations.

In a working kitchen environment this unit performs reliably where blast chilling is a daily routine rather than an occasional task. The chilling capacity suits moderate prep volumes well, handling a solid batch per cycle across a typical service prep schedule. The blast freezing function is a useful addition for sites that freeze periodically, though kitchens where freezing is a primary and high-volume daily activity should consider carefully whether the freeze capacity is sufficient for their throughput before committing to this model.

Key operational advantages include:

  • Dual chiller and freezer function reduces equipment footprint in space-limited kitchens
  • Accepts food loaded directly from the oven, removing the need for pre-cooling
  • Stainless steel interior and exterior supports thorough cleaning and long-term durability
  • Touch control panel keeps daily operation straightforward for kitchen teams
  • Meets UK and European food safety cooling requirements as standard

Installation is straightforward for a unit of this type, but confirming your available power supply before ordering is advisable. Allow adequate clearance for ventilation and a full door swing, and position the unit away from ovens or other heat-generating equipment to maintain efficiency over time. If your kitchen works primarily with deeper gastronorm containers rather than standard GN 1/1 trays, usable capacity per cycle may be reduced — worth factoring in at the planning stage.

The BCT15-7 is well suited to independent restaurants, pub kitchens, school catering operations, care homes, and contract catering sites running cook-chill at a moderate and consistent volume. For sites producing significantly larger batches per cycle, or where blast freezing is a core daily function, a higher-capacity model is likely to be a better fit for the workload.

If you would like to talk through whether this unit is the right match for your production volumes or site setup, the team is happy to work through it with you before you make a decision.

Frequently asked questions

Is the BCT15-7 suitable for a kitchen that needs to blast freeze regularly as well as chill?

The blast freezing function is a practical addition for sites that freeze periodically, but the freeze capacity is more limited than the chilling capacity. If freezing is a primary daily function rather than an occasional one, it is worth discussing your throughput requirements with us before ordering to make sure this model is the right fit rather than a higher-capacity alternative.

What do I need to consider when planning installation of this unit?

You should confirm your available power supply matches the unit's requirements before ordering. Allow adequate space for ventilation clearance and a full door swing, and where possible position the unit away from ovens or other heat-generating equipment, as ambient heat affects efficiency over time. If your kitchen uses deeper gastronorm containers rather than standard GN 1/1 trays, usable capacity per cycle may be lower than the headline figure suggests.

What types of kitchen operation is this blast chiller best suited to?

The BCT15-7 works well in independent restaurants, pub kitchens, school catering operations, care homes, and contract catering sites that run cook-chill at a moderate and consistent daily volume. It is less suited to high-volume production sites processing very large batches per cycle, where a higher-capacity model would handle the workload more comfortably.
Foster BCT15-7 Blast Chiller Freezer 5 Grid 15kg/7kg

£5,421.00(£6,505.20 inc VAT)

£5,421.00(£6,505.20 inc VAT)

The Foster BCT15-7 is a combination blast chiller and blast freezer built for commercial kitchens running a structured cook-chill workflow. In chilling mode it brings cooked food from 70°C down to 3°C within the 90-minute window required under UK and European food safety legislation. The blast freezing function provides a practical secondary capability, taking smaller loads down to -18°C without the need for a separate dedicated unit. Five GN 1/1 shelf positions give reasonable flexibility across different tray and container configurations.

In a working kitchen environment this unit performs reliably where blast chilling is a daily routine rather than an occasional task. The chilling capacity suits moderate prep volumes well, handling a solid batch per cycle across a typical service prep schedule. The blast freezing function is a useful addition for sites that freeze periodically, though kitchens where freezing is a primary and high-volume daily activity should consider carefully whether the freeze capacity is sufficient for their throughput before committing to this model.

Key operational advantages include:

  • Dual chiller and freezer function reduces equipment footprint in space-limited kitchens
  • Accepts food loaded directly from the oven, removing the need for pre-cooling
  • Stainless steel interior and exterior supports thorough cleaning and long-term durability
  • Touch control panel keeps daily operation straightforward for kitchen teams
  • Meets UK and European food safety cooling requirements as standard

Installation is straightforward for a unit of this type, but confirming your available power supply before ordering is advisable. Allow adequate clearance for ventilation and a full door swing, and position the unit away from ovens or other heat-generating equipment to maintain efficiency over time. If your kitchen works primarily with deeper gastronorm containers rather than standard GN 1/1 trays, usable capacity per cycle may be reduced — worth factoring in at the planning stage.

The BCT15-7 is well suited to independent restaurants, pub kitchens, school catering operations, care homes, and contract catering sites running cook-chill at a moderate and consistent volume. For sites producing significantly larger batches per cycle, or where blast freezing is a core daily function, a higher-capacity model is likely to be a better fit for the workload.

If you would like to talk through whether this unit is the right match for your production volumes or site setup, the team is happy to work through it with you before you make a decision.