Commercial Fridges

Hospitality Connect's commercial refrigeration range holds 882 fridges for cafes, restaurants, bars, pubs, clubs, bakeries, aged care and institutional kitchens. It covers upright fridges, under bench fridges, back bar refrigeration, drawer fridges and salad prep fridges, with Polar, Thermaster and Skope among the brands stocked.

Format follows the job the fridge does. An upright fridge gives the most storage per square metre of floor and suits bulk back of house stock. An under bench fridge sits below a work surface and keeps ingredients within reach of the prep line. Back bar refrigeration sits under the bar for fast drink service. A salad prep fridge holds gastronorm pans in a chilled well above a refrigerated cabinet, so one unit serves as both storage and assembly bench. Trade pricing applies, delivered Australia-wide.

Why buy commercial fridges from Hospitality Connect

• Five major brands carried — match the fitout to brand-warranty preferences and existing service network.
• Pre-sale sizing help: floor plan plus cover count equals recommended footprint and capacity.
• Manufacturer warranty carried direct; service coordination through HC if anything fails in the first year.
• Freight booked to commercial address with tail-lift access where required for bulky upright units.
• Stock turn fast — most popular models held in Melbourne warehouse for 1–2 week despatch.
• Trade pricing on full kitchen fitouts; spec compatibility checked across cold-chain ranges before invoice.

Commercial fridge care and longevity

• Vacuum the condenser coil monthly — dust buildup is the number-one cause of premature compressor failure.
• Inspect door gaskets quarterly; even small splits force the compressor to over-cycle and lift the energy bill.
• Don't block air return paths inside the cabinet; uneven airflow creates warm spots and food-safety risks.
• Calibrate digital thermostats annually against a probe thermometer; sensor drift is invisible until product spoils.
• Clean drain pans and unblock condensate drains during deep clean shutdowns to prevent overflow damage.
• Audit door-open frequency at peak; over-opening is operational, not mechanical, but it kills compressors over time.

Working with our team

Send through your venue brief and cover counts to our trade desk — we'll quote a full specification with matched accessories and consolidated freight. The Melbourne showroom carries samples across all major ranges, and trade pricing scales by volume on multi-line orders.

Need help choosing? Talk to us

Send through your kitchen plan and brief — we'll spec compressor type, footprint, and capacity, plus matching prep tops and chef bases if needed. Visit our showroom to inspect units in person, or call for trade pricing on multi-unit fitouts and consolidated freight.