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Williams WBCF30-SS 30kg 10 Grid Blast Chiller Freezer
£6,969.00(£8,362.80 inc VAT)
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The Williams WBCF30-SS is a reach-in blast chiller and blast freezer combined within a single cabinet. Across 10 grid positions, it handles a 30kg load — chill or freeze — using R290 natural hydrocarbon refrigerant, which carries a low global warming potential and is increasingly relevant for operators with environmental commitments or refrigerant regulatory requirements. Rather than running separate chilling and freezing units, this cabinet covers both functions, giving kitchens a single piece of equipment capable of processing a range of food types through one cycle or another as production demands.
In a working cook-chill or cook-freeze operation, performance under load is what matters. The unit brings hot food down to safe storage temperature within the timeframes required by HACCP and cook-chill standards, which is non-negotiable in any structured production environment. Even air distribution across all 10 grid positions helps deliver consistent results across a full batch — important when uneven chilling at tray edges can introduce food safety risk. The inclusion of both soft and hard cycle modes means the unit can be applied to delicate preparations and dense batch-cooked proteins alike, without having to compromise on approach for different menu items.
From a day-to-day operational standpoint, the main practical advantages are:
- Dual blast chill and blast freeze in one reach-in cabinet, reducing equipment footprint
- Temperature probe and HACCP cycle logging to support compliance and due diligence
- Soft and hard chill modes for different food types and textures
- R290 refrigerant with low global warming potential
- Audible end-of-cycle alarm to keep production workflow moving during busy periods
Installation needs some thought. The cabinet requires clear ventilation space around the unit — restricted airflow will affect chilling performance and compressor longevity over time. Floor loading in the intended position should be checked before installation, particularly in older or refurbished kitchen spaces. The reach-in format integrates into a standard kitchen layout without the footprint of a roll-in unit, but grid loading and unloading requires working in close proximity, so access routes from the cooking line are worth considering during placement planning.
This unit is well suited to hotel kitchens, contract catering operations, central production units, and larger restaurant kitchens running structured batch production. At 30kg across 10 grids, it sits in the mid-range for reach-in blast chillers. Smaller operations producing modest volumes may be better served by a lower-capacity model, while high-throughput production sites running continuous or overlapping chilling cycles may warrant a higher-capacity option with greater headroom.
If you'd like to talk through whether this cabinet is the right fit for your production volumes or kitchen layout, our team is glad to help you work through it before you make a decision.
Frequently asked questions
Is the WBCF30-SS suitable for a kitchen running daily cook-chill production?
Yes, provided your daily batch volumes fall within the 30kg per cycle capacity. For kitchens running a single structured production shift with moderate batch sizes, this unit is well suited to the workflow. If your operation requires back-to-back chilling cycles or processes significantly more than 30kg in a session, a higher-capacity model would give you more practical headroom.
What does the installation require in terms of space and services?
The cabinet needs adequate clearance on all sides for ventilation — restricted airflow will directly affect performance and can shorten compressor life over time. You should verify your electrical supply is compatible before installation and confirm that the floor in the intended position is rated for the weight of a fully loaded unit. If you're fitting it into an existing kitchen layout, access space for loading and unloading grids from the cooking line is worth factoring into your placement.
What is the difference between the soft chill and hard freeze cycles on this unit?
The soft chill cycle is designed for temperature-sensitive preparations where rapid or aggressive chilling could affect texture or structure — delicate sauces, pastry items, and lighter dishes benefit from a gentler profile. The hard freeze cycle drives the product down to freezing temperatures and is suited to dense proteins, bulk-cooked items, and anything intended for extended frozen storage. Having both modes within the same cabinet means you are not restricted to a single approach when your production menu changes.
Size and weight
- External width
- 707 mm
- External depth
- 805 mm
- External height
- 1720 mm
Capacity and performance
- Capacity (grids)
- 10
- Capacity (kg)
- 30
- Insulation
- 75mm
- Internal depth
- 350 mm
- Internal finish
- Stainless Steel
- Internal height
- 1020 mm
- Internal width
- 587 mm
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Max ambient temp
- 43 °C
- Refrigerant
- R290
- Temperature range
- -18 to +90 °C
£6,969.00(£8,362.80 inc VAT)
£6,969.00(£8,362.80 inc VAT)
The Williams WBCF30-SS is a reach-in blast chiller and blast freezer combined within a single cabinet. Across 10 grid positions, it handles a 30kg load — chill or freeze — using R290 natural hydrocarbon refrigerant, which carries a low global warming potential and is increasingly relevant for operators with environmental commitments or refrigerant regulatory requirements. Rather than running separate chilling and freezing units, this cabinet covers both functions, giving kitchens a single piece of equipment capable of processing a range of food types through one cycle or another as production demands.
In a working cook-chill or cook-freeze operation, performance under load is what matters. The unit brings hot food down to safe storage temperature within the timeframes required by HACCP and cook-chill standards, which is non-negotiable in any structured production environment. Even air distribution across all 10 grid positions helps deliver consistent results across a full batch — important when uneven chilling at tray edges can introduce food safety risk. The inclusion of both soft and hard cycle modes means the unit can be applied to delicate preparations and dense batch-cooked proteins alike, without having to compromise on approach for different menu items.
From a day-to-day operational standpoint, the main practical advantages are:
- Dual blast chill and blast freeze in one reach-in cabinet, reducing equipment footprint
- Temperature probe and HACCP cycle logging to support compliance and due diligence
- Soft and hard chill modes for different food types and textures
- R290 refrigerant with low global warming potential
- Audible end-of-cycle alarm to keep production workflow moving during busy periods
Installation needs some thought. The cabinet requires clear ventilation space around the unit — restricted airflow will affect chilling performance and compressor longevity over time. Floor loading in the intended position should be checked before installation, particularly in older or refurbished kitchen spaces. The reach-in format integrates into a standard kitchen layout without the footprint of a roll-in unit, but grid loading and unloading requires working in close proximity, so access routes from the cooking line are worth considering during placement planning.
This unit is well suited to hotel kitchens, contract catering operations, central production units, and larger restaurant kitchens running structured batch production. At 30kg across 10 grids, it sits in the mid-range for reach-in blast chillers. Smaller operations producing modest volumes may be better served by a lower-capacity model, while high-throughput production sites running continuous or overlapping chilling cycles may warrant a higher-capacity option with greater headroom.
If you'd like to talk through whether this cabinet is the right fit for your production volumes or kitchen layout, our team is glad to help you work through it before you make a decision.
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