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Foster BCT38-18 10 Grid Blast Chiller Freezer 38kg/18kg
£8,189.00(£9,826.80 inc VAT)
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The Foster BCT38-18 is a combined blast chiller and blast freezer designed for commercial kitchens where rapid, food-safe cooling forms part of daily service. It accommodates ten GN 1/1 shelf positions across a single cabinet, providing a primary chilling function alongside genuine blast freezing capability for occasions when that is needed. The chilling capacity handles the bulk of typical cook-chill workflows, while the freezing capacity gives the kitchen a practical secondary function without the capital cost of running two separate units.
In regular service, the BCT38-18 brings cooked product down to safe storage temperatures consistently and within the timeframes required under UK food safety legislation. Foster's build quality is well regarded across the industry — the all-stainless construction throughout the interior and exterior holds up reliably under daily cleaning cycles and the general demands of a busy professional kitchen. The touch control panel keeps operation straightforward for kitchen staff without requiring lengthy training.
The practical operational advantages of this unit include:
- Dual blast chilling and freezing cycles supporting food safety compliance as a matter of course
- Ten shelf positions for chilling multiple GN loads simultaneously during high-output service
- Single cabinet covering both functions, reducing equipment footprint and capital outlay
- All-stainless interior and exterior for straightforward daily cleaning and long-term durability
- Intuitive touch controls accessible to general kitchen staff without specialist knowledge
Installation requires an appropriate electrical supply and adequate clearance for ventilation and heat rejection around the condensing section. The unit should not be positioned in a confined or poorly ventilated space, and it should be sited away from direct heat sources wherever practicable. Foster's technical documentation sets out specific clearance and supply requirements, and these should be reviewed before final positioning is confirmed.
The BCT38-18 is well suited to mid-sized catering operations where blast chilling is a daily requirement and blast freezing is occasional rather than continuous — hotel kitchens, hospital and school catering facilities, contract caterers, and restaurants operating a structured cook-chill programme are typical settings. Where large volumes need to be frozen as a routine part of every cycle, or where overall throughput is significantly higher, a unit with a greater freeze capacity would be a more practical choice.
If you're working through whether this unit matches your kitchen's output, layout, or cook-chill workflow, the team is happy to talk it through with you before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Is this unit suitable for daily blast freezing as well as chilling?
The BCT38-18 is designed primarily as a blast chiller, with blast freezing available as a secondary function. It works well where freezing is an occasional requirement rather than a high-volume daily routine. If your operation needs to freeze large quantities consistently in every cycle, a unit with a higher dedicated freeze capacity would be a more appropriate fit.
What installation requirements should I plan for before this unit arrives?
You'll need an appropriate electrical supply and sufficient clearance around the cabinet — particularly around the condensing section — to allow proper heat rejection and airflow. The unit should be kept away from direct heat sources such as ovens or fryers. Foster's technical documentation specifies the exact clearance distances and supply requirements, and it's worth reviewing these with your installer before the unit is positioned.
What size of catering operation is the BCT38-18 designed for?
This unit is well suited to mid-sized operations running structured cook-chill programmes — hotel kitchens, school or hospital catering, contract caterers, and busy restaurants are typical environments. For very high-volume sites where throughput consistently pushes the upper limits of the chilling or freezing capacity, it would be worth discussing whether a higher-capacity model would serve the operation better.
Size and weight
- External width
- 755 mm
- External depth
- 745 mm
- External height
- 1515 mm
- Weight
- 125 kg
Capacity and performance
- Capacity (grids)
- 10
- Capacity (kg)
- 38
- Climate class
- 5
- Internal finish
- 304 S/S
- Material
- 304 S/S
- Refrigerant
- R290
Power and energy
- Power rating
- 1.8 kW
£8,189.00(£9,826.80 inc VAT)
£8,189.00(£9,826.80 inc VAT)
The Foster BCT38-18 is a combined blast chiller and blast freezer designed for commercial kitchens where rapid, food-safe cooling forms part of daily service. It accommodates ten GN 1/1 shelf positions across a single cabinet, providing a primary chilling function alongside genuine blast freezing capability for occasions when that is needed. The chilling capacity handles the bulk of typical cook-chill workflows, while the freezing capacity gives the kitchen a practical secondary function without the capital cost of running two separate units.
In regular service, the BCT38-18 brings cooked product down to safe storage temperatures consistently and within the timeframes required under UK food safety legislation. Foster's build quality is well regarded across the industry — the all-stainless construction throughout the interior and exterior holds up reliably under daily cleaning cycles and the general demands of a busy professional kitchen. The touch control panel keeps operation straightforward for kitchen staff without requiring lengthy training.
The practical operational advantages of this unit include:
- Dual blast chilling and freezing cycles supporting food safety compliance as a matter of course
- Ten shelf positions for chilling multiple GN loads simultaneously during high-output service
- Single cabinet covering both functions, reducing equipment footprint and capital outlay
- All-stainless interior and exterior for straightforward daily cleaning and long-term durability
- Intuitive touch controls accessible to general kitchen staff without specialist knowledge
Installation requires an appropriate electrical supply and adequate clearance for ventilation and heat rejection around the condensing section. The unit should not be positioned in a confined or poorly ventilated space, and it should be sited away from direct heat sources wherever practicable. Foster's technical documentation sets out specific clearance and supply requirements, and these should be reviewed before final positioning is confirmed.
The BCT38-18 is well suited to mid-sized catering operations where blast chilling is a daily requirement and blast freezing is occasional rather than continuous — hotel kitchens, hospital and school catering facilities, contract caterers, and restaurants operating a structured cook-chill programme are typical settings. Where large volumes need to be frozen as a routine part of every cycle, or where overall throughput is significantly higher, a unit with a greater freeze capacity would be a more practical choice.
If you're working through whether this unit matches your kitchen's output, layout, or cook-chill workflow, the team is happy to talk it through with you before you commit.
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