Williams Onyx CPC5-SS Five Door Saladette Counter Refrigerator

The Williams Onyx CPC5-SS is a large-format saladette counter refrigerator designed for kitchens where cold prep throughput is high and ingredient availability during service is critical. With five doors and 1043 litres of gastronorm-compatible storage beneath the prep surface, it provides a substantial working counter alongside refrigerated capacity for ingredients, making it a practical centrepiece for pizza stations, salad assembly lines, and high-volume cold prep sections.

Williams have built a strong reputation for refrigeration performance in demanding service environments, and the Onyx range reflects that. The unit uses a dedicated airflow system designed to maintain consistent temperatures across the full width of the cabinet and pan rail, which matters considerably when doors are being opened repeatedly during a busy service. Consistent cold holding across all zones reduces the risk of temperature drift at the ends of the unit — a common weak point on lesser-made counters of this size.

From an operational standpoint, this counter offers a number of practical advantages for a busy kitchen team:

• CoolSmart controller helps manage energy consumption across extended operating hours
• Self-closing doors with magnetic balloon gaskets support reliable sealing between uses
• Lid provision allows overnight storage directly within the unit without transferring product
• Swivel castors with brakes allow repositioning during deep cleans or kitchen reconfiguration
• Stainless steel construction throughout supports straightforward cleaning routines

Installation requires consideration of the footprint — a five-door counter of this capacity is a substantial piece of kit and needs adequate clearance at the rear and sides for ventilation. It runs on a standard mains supply, but confirming the circuit load against your existing kitchen infrastructure is advisable before installation. The unit is not suitable for locations with restricted airflow or unusually high ambient temperatures, as this will affect refrigeration efficiency.

This counter is well suited to medium and large kitchens with consistent demand for cold prep capacity — pizza restaurants, high-volume casual dining operations, deli counters, and catering establishments running extended service periods. For smaller kitchens or those with lighter throughput, a two- or three-door saladette would likely be more appropriate and more economical to run. For sites operating multiple prep stations simultaneously or requiring greater pan capacity, wider configurations are available within the market.

If you're weighing up whether the five-door configuration suits your station layout and service volume, we're happy to talk it through before you commit to an order.