Roll-In Refrigerators
Roll in refrigerators are sized to accept full sheet pans or racks rolled directly inside, built for bakeries and caterers moving large volumes daily. Williams Food Equipment carries roll in and roll thru models for high output kitchens.
About Roll In Refrigerators
A roll in refrigerator has a ramped, doorless bottom edge and enough interior height to accept a full rack of sheet pans, rolled straight in on wheels instead of loaded shelf by shelf. This saves significant labour in high-volume kitchens where staff would otherwise be hand-loading dozens of pans a day.
Roll In vs Roll Thru
A roll in refrigerator has a single access point; the rack rolls in and out on the same side. A roll thru refrigerator has doors on both sides, letting racks pass straight through, common when the unit sits between a prep area and a bakeshop or service line.
Where Roll In Refrigerators Work Best
- Bakeries proofing or holding large batches of sheet pans before baking.
- Catering operations staging large volumes of prepped trays ahead of an event.
- Institutional kitchens like hospitals or schools producing high volumes on a schedule.
Roll In Refrigerators at Williams Food Equipment
Williams Food Equipment has supplied commercial kitchens across Canada since 1968. Need a smaller footprint instead? Browse our full range of commercial refrigerators, including reach in, undercounter, worktop, and glass door models.
FAQs
What is a roll in refrigerator?
A roll in refrigerator is a large commercial fridge with a ramped opening, built to accept a full rack of sheet pans rolled directly inside.
What's the difference between roll in and roll thru?
A roll in has one access door, while a roll thru has doors on both sides so racks can pass straight through the unit.
Who typically needs a roll in refrigerator?
Bakeries, caterers, and institutional kitchens handling large volumes of sheet pans or trays daily are the most common buyers.
