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Sterling Pro
Sterling Pro SP0840BC-HC 8 Grid Blast Chiller Freezer 40kg/24kg
£2,315.00(£2,778.00 inc VAT)
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The Sterling Pro SP0840BC-HC is a combined blast chiller and blast freezer built for commercial kitchens that cook in volume and need to handle food safely and consistently between services. It operates across two distinct modes — blast chilling, which brings cooked food down to safe refrigeration temperatures rapidly, and blast freezing, which takes food to core freezing temperatures. Having both functions in one cabinet gives operators meaningful flexibility without the footprint or cost of running two separate units.
In a busy kitchen, the practical value of a unit like this comes down to throughput and reliability across a working week. The 8-grid capacity allows meaningful batch volumes to be processed in a single cycle, whether that is end-of-service surplus, batch-cooked prep for the following day, or portioned food destined for longer frozen storage. The stainless steel interior with curved internal joints is a considered design choice — it reduces food debris trapping and makes cleaning between cycles noticeably faster, which matters when the unit is in daily use.
Features that translate directly into operational value include:
- Dual chill and freeze modes from a single cabinet, reducing equipment footprint
- Stainless steel interior and exterior for durability and straightforward hygiene routines
- Curved internal joints that minimise debris build-up and speed up cleaning
- Automatic defrost function reducing manual intervention during busy periods
- Auto-return door helping to maintain consistent cabinet temperatures in daily use
Installation requires a dedicated electrical supply and sufficient ventilation clearance around the condenser. This is not a unit to site in a confined or poorly ventilated area — restricted airflow will reduce efficiency and put unnecessary strain on the refrigeration system over time. Professional installation is advisable, and the European manufacture is worth noting if spare parts or servicing become relevant down the line.
The SP0840BC-HC is well suited to mid-sized operations: hotel kitchens, hospital or school catering, contract caterers, and restaurant kitchens running structured batch preparation as part of their workflow. It sits at a capacity level that will support consistent production without being over-specified. Sites running higher output volumes or multiple large sittings may find a heavier-duty model serves them better — it is worth considering where this unit sits within your overall chilling and freezing demand before committing.
If you would like to talk through whether this unit is the right fit for your kitchen's production volumes and workflow, our team is glad to help.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if the 8-grid capacity is right for my kitchen's output?
The SP0840BC-HC works well in kitchens running structured batch cooking where chilling or freezing volumes are consistent rather than extreme. If your kitchen regularly produces large quantities across multiple sittings, or runs continuous production throughout the day, it is worth calculating your peak chilling demand per cycle to confirm this unit will keep pace — kitchens with significantly higher throughput may be better served by a larger-capacity model.
What are the key installation requirements for this unit?
The unit requires a dedicated electrical supply and adequate ventilation clearance around the condenser on all relevant sides — the exact clearance should be confirmed during installation. Siting it in a confined, enclosed, or poorly ventilated space will reduce efficiency and increase wear on the refrigeration system over time. Professional installation by a qualified refrigeration engineer is strongly advisable.
Can this unit be used as both a day-to-day blast chiller and a primary blast freezer?
Yes — the SP0840BC-HC is designed to switch between blast chilling and blast freezing as required, making it a practical single-unit solution for kitchens that need both functions without the space or budget for separate equipment. That said, if your operation relies heavily on blast freezing as its primary function at high volumes, it is worth discussing your workflow with us to ensure this model is correctly specified for your usage pattern.
Size and weight
- External width
- 790 mm
- External depth
- 910 mm
- External height
- 1505 mm
- Weight
- 145 kg
Capacity and performance
- Cycle time
- 90 Minutes Chilling Cycle Time/240 Minutes Freezing Cycle Time
- Capacity (grids)
- 8
- Insulation
- 60mm
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Refrigerant
- R290
- Temperature range
- -18 - +90 °C
Power and energy
- Power rating
- 2 kW
£2,315.00(£2,778.00 inc VAT)
£2,315.00(£2,778.00 inc VAT)
The Sterling Pro SP0840BC-HC is a combined blast chiller and blast freezer built for commercial kitchens that cook in volume and need to handle food safely and consistently between services. It operates across two distinct modes — blast chilling, which brings cooked food down to safe refrigeration temperatures rapidly, and blast freezing, which takes food to core freezing temperatures. Having both functions in one cabinet gives operators meaningful flexibility without the footprint or cost of running two separate units.
In a busy kitchen, the practical value of a unit like this comes down to throughput and reliability across a working week. The 8-grid capacity allows meaningful batch volumes to be processed in a single cycle, whether that is end-of-service surplus, batch-cooked prep for the following day, or portioned food destined for longer frozen storage. The stainless steel interior with curved internal joints is a considered design choice — it reduces food debris trapping and makes cleaning between cycles noticeably faster, which matters when the unit is in daily use.
Features that translate directly into operational value include:
- Dual chill and freeze modes from a single cabinet, reducing equipment footprint
- Stainless steel interior and exterior for durability and straightforward hygiene routines
- Curved internal joints that minimise debris build-up and speed up cleaning
- Automatic defrost function reducing manual intervention during busy periods
- Auto-return door helping to maintain consistent cabinet temperatures in daily use
Installation requires a dedicated electrical supply and sufficient ventilation clearance around the condenser. This is not a unit to site in a confined or poorly ventilated area — restricted airflow will reduce efficiency and put unnecessary strain on the refrigeration system over time. Professional installation is advisable, and the European manufacture is worth noting if spare parts or servicing become relevant down the line.
The SP0840BC-HC is well suited to mid-sized operations: hotel kitchens, hospital or school catering, contract caterers, and restaurant kitchens running structured batch preparation as part of their workflow. It sits at a capacity level that will support consistent production without being over-specified. Sites running higher output volumes or multiple large sittings may find a heavier-duty model serves them better — it is worth considering where this unit sits within your overall chilling and freezing demand before committing.
If you would like to talk through whether this unit is the right fit for your kitchen's production volumes and workflow, our team is glad to help.
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