True TSSU-27-12M-C-HC Refrigerated Prep Counter 12 x 1/6GN

The True TSSU-27-12M-C-HC is a refrigerated preparation counter combining a chilled ingredient rail across the top with a refrigerated storage cabinet below. The rail accommodates twelve 1/6 GN pans, making it a practical choice for pizza make lines, saladette stations, cold deli counters, and similar high-throughput cold assembly points where organised mise en place and quick ingredient access are essential throughout service.

True Refrigeration units are well regarded in commercial kitchens for their ability to hold consistent temperatures across a sustained service period, even with the repeated lid and door openings that are unavoidable at a busy prep station. That stability is what matters in practice — headline temperature ratings tell you less than how a unit performs after two hours of continuous use on a Friday night. This counter is built to that standard.

From an operational standpoint, the format offers several practical advantages:

• Ingredients held at point of use, reducing unnecessary movement during peak service
• Twelve pan positions support a well-organised and consistent mise en place
• Under-counter storage keeps backup stock immediately to hand without cluttering the workspace
• Robust True build quality handles the daily wear of a working commercial kitchen
• Clean worktop surface suits fast assembly, plating, and wrapping workflows

Before installation, ventilation clearance is an important consideration. Units of this type operate with a free-air condenser, and restricted airflow — whether from adjacent equipment or a poorly ventilated kitchen — will reduce efficiency and shorten service life. The counter should be sited on a level, stable surface with access to a standard electrical supply. If the unit will be positioned near cooking equipment or in a kitchen with consistently high ambient temperatures, that is worth raising before purchase, as ambient heat places additional demand on the refrigeration system.

This counter is well suited to pizzerias, quick-service restaurants, sandwich and wrap operations, and any site running a structured cold assembly station with moderate to high covers. It represents a sensible choice for operators who need reliable everyday performance without over-specifying. Sites with significantly higher prep volumes or more complex ingredient requirements may find that a larger or more heavily specified unit serves them better.

If you would like to talk through whether this counter is the right fit for your station layout, service volumes, or kitchen environment, our team is glad to help you think it through.