Reach In Refrigerators
Reach in refrigerators are the workhorse of commercial kitchen storage, upright units with one, two or three doors built for constant use. Williams Food Equipment carries reach in models sized for any back of house layout.
About Reach In Refrigerators
A reach in refrigerator is an upright commercial fridge that opens with hinged doors, giving staff direct access to shelves of ingredients without bending or crouching. They're the standard choice for main storage in restaurant kitchens, holding everything from proteins to produce at a steady 1°C to 4°C.
Reach in models come in one, two and three door configurations, so kitchens can scale storage capacity to match volume without switching to a walk-in cooler.
Reach In vs. Walk-In: What's the Difference?
A reach in stands against a wall like a large upright fridge, ideal for kitchens that need quick access without dedicating a whole room to cold storage. A walk-in cooler is a separate insulated room built for kitchens to store much larger volumes. Most independent restaurants and cafes run on reach ins alone, while high-volume operations often use both.
Choosing the Right Door Configuration
- One door: fits tight kitchens or serves as secondary storage alongside a walk-in.
- Two-door: the most common configuration, balancing capacity with a manageable footprint.
- Three-door: suited to higher-volume kitchens that need to keep multiple ingredient categories organized and separated.
Reach In Refrigerators at Williams Food Equipment
Williams Food Equipment has supplied commercial kitchens across Canada since 1968. Our reach in range covers solid and glass door models, so you can match storage to how your kitchen actually works. Looking for something else? Browse our full range of commercial refrigerators, including undercounter, worktop, glass door, and roll-in models.
FAQs
What is a reach in refrigerator?
A reach in refrigerator is an upright commercial fridge with hinged doors, designed to hold food at a safe temperature while giving staff direct shelf access.
What is the difference between a reach in and a walk-in refrigerator?
A reach in stands against a wall like a large fridge, while a walk-in is a separate insulated room built for storing much larger volumes of food.
How many doors does a reach in refrigerator need?
Most independent kitchens run well on a two-door model, while higher-volume operations often choose three doors to separate ingredient categories.
Can a reach in refrigerator be used at home?
Yes, some people install one at home for extra capacity, though they run louder and use more power than a residential fridge.
