Worktop Refrigerators
Worktop refrigerators combine cold storage with a stainless steel work surface on top, so prep and storage happen in one compact station. Williams Food Equipment carries commercial worktop models built for continuous kitchen use.
About Worktop Refrigerators
A worktop refrigerator is a low-profile commercial fridge topped with a flat stainless steel work surface, letting staff prep food directly above the cold storage below. They hold ingredients at 1°C to 4°C while doubling as a workstation, making them a space-efficient choice for smaller kitchens.
Worktop Refrigerator or Prep Table: Which Do You Need?
A worktop refrigerator has a plain, flat stainless steel top, ideal when you need extra counter space with cold storage underneath. A refrigerated prep table adds built-in pan wells across the top, designed specifically for assembling sandwiches, salads or pizzas with toppings kept cold and within reach. If you're building sandwiches or pizzas to order, our refrigerated prep tables are the better fit.
Where Worktop Refrigerators Work Best
- Small kitchens that need to combine prep space and cold storage without adding a separate counter.
- Support stations next to a main line, for staging ingredients close to where they're used.
- Bakeries and cafes needing a compact surface for plating or packaging cold items.
Worktop Refrigerators at Williams Food Equipment
Williams Food Equipment has supplied commercial kitchens across Canada since 1968. Need more storage or a different configuration? Browse our full range of commercial refrigerators, including reach in, undercounter, glass door, and roll-in models.
FAQs
What is a worktop refrigerator?
A worktop refrigerator is a low-profile commercial fridge with a flat stainless steel surface on top, giving kitchens cold storage and prep space in one unit.
What is the difference between a worktop refrigerator and a prep table?
A worktop refrigerator has a plain, flat top, while a refrigerated prep table includes built-in pan wells for holding toppings during sandwich or pizza assembly.
Can a worktop refrigerator replace a prep table?
Only if you don't need built-in topping wells. For sandwich or pizza assembly, a refrigerated prep table is the better fit.
