Williams TW18-SS 9 x 1/3 GN Refrigerated Thermowell

The Williams TW18-SS is a refrigerated thermowell designed to hold nine 1/3 GN pans simultaneously, keeping prepped ingredients chilled and ready to use at the point of preparation or service. It sits between a standard cold bain-marie and a full refrigerated prep counter in terms of format — a compact, self-contained unit that maintains safe holding temperatures without requiring ice or regular replenishment.

In a working kitchen, this type of unit is commonly used on saladette lines, pizza prep stations, and garnish runs where a small number of ingredients need to remain cool and accessible throughout service. The thermowell format means chefs can reach ingredients quickly without opening a cabinet door, which supports consistent throughput during busy periods. Recovery after repeated access is generally reliable in a well-ventilated kitchen environment.

The practical advantages for kitchen operators include:

• Keeps ingredients at safe holding temperatures without ice or manual topping up
• Nine 1/3 GN pan configuration suits a good range of prep and service layouts
• Mounting flexibility — suitable for counter placement, wall mounting, or use with legs
• Compact footprint makes it workable in tighter prep areas
• Supports faster service by keeping frequently used ingredients immediately to hand

Installation requires access to a standard electrical supply. The unit needs adequate ventilation around the condenser to maintain performance, so placement against a wall or in a confined recess should be assessed before committing to a position. As with all refrigeration equipment, ambient kitchen temperature will have some effect on holding performance, and this is worth considering in particularly hot kitchen environments.

This unit is well suited to small to medium operations — cafés, small restaurants, and food-to-go kitchens where a full refrigerated prep counter would be oversized. For higher-volume sites running extended prep stations, a larger-capacity refrigerated counter may be a more practical fit.

If you are unsure whether the thermowell format or a different refrigeration type would work better for your service setup, we are happy to talk it through before you order.