Collection: Commercial Shelving

Commercial shelving is the structural backbone of every back-of-house, dry store, cool room and dishwash zone. The right system carries weight without bowing, gives you adjustable tier heights for changing stock, and stays compliant with HACCP and council requirements for off-floor food storage. Hospitality Connect stocks chrome wire, epoxy-coated and stainless shelving from Atlas Shelving, Modular, Metro and 3Monkeez, in widths from 610mm through to 1520mm and standard 1880mm post heights.

Wire shelving versus solid shelf systems

• Chromed wire shelving: The standard for dry stores. Open mesh allows airflow around stock and visibility for stocktakes. Easy to clean and posts can be cut for low ceilings.
• Epoxy-coated wire (EPL): Suited to cool rooms and freezer rooms. The epoxy layer resists corrosion from condensation and humidity better than chrome.
• Plastic mat shelving (PM range): Solid PE mat over wire frame. Stops smaller items falling through and is easier to wipe down. Ideal for chemical stores and small parts.
• Stainless and dishwasher rack bays: Heavy-duty bays from 3Monkeez for racking glass washer and dishwasher trays in pass-through dishwashing layouts.

Sizing your shelving for the space

Map your room before ordering. The Atlas range comes in 610, 760, 1220, 1370 and 1520mm widths and 355, 455, 535 and 610mm depths, so most cool rooms can be fully fitted out using add-on bays that share posts with the starter bay. A 1880mm post height clears most pallets when a stillage is loaded but stays under standard 2400mm cool room ceilings.

Working with weight and load ratings

• Distribute weight evenly: Heavy stock — bulk rice, oil cubes, canned tomatoes — should sit on lower tiers, not the top shelf.
• Plan for chiller use: Cold air drops, so leave a 50–75mm clearance below the lowest shelf to allow drain trays and condensation runoff.
• Fit dunnage in walk-ins: Council inspectors look for stock kept off the floor; a single bottom shelf of solid PM mat makes that compliance straightforward.

Pair commercial shelving with

Australian commercial hospitality covers a broad spectrum — quick-service chains, casual dining, fine dining restaurants, function and event centres, pubs and clubs, cafés, bakeries, hotels, aged-care kitchens, hospital food service, school canteens, government catering and the corporate function market. The right specification varies by venue type. We've supplied equipment to all of these, and that experience helps us flag when a piece of equipment is right-sized or when a different model would suit your throughput better.

Build out the rest of your back-of-house from stainless work tables and storage, add trolleys for stock movement and pair shelving runs with the right refrigeration so cool room layouts work as one system.

Why buy commercial shelving from Hospitality Connect

• Trade pricing on full-bay packs: Buy starter bays plus add-on bays priced as a kit, not as separate parts.
• Australian-owned with a working showroom: Walk into our Melbourne showroom and see the difference between EPL and chrome before you commit.
• Real warehouse stock: Chrome and EPL Atlas shelving in the standard sizes ships from local stock — no offshore lead time on starter bays.
• Multi-site fit-out support: Project teams across multiple venues get one consolidated quote, one delivery schedule and one invoice.
• Replacement clips and posts: Loose plastic split sleeves and replacement posts available so you can repair rather than replace bays.

Shelving care and longevity

• Wipe down weekly: Mild detergent and water; avoid chlorine or strong acids on chrome — they pit the plating.
• Inspect clips on rotation: Check the plastic sleeves twice a year. Cracked sleeves let shelves drop under load.
• Re-level after heavy loads: Post feet can sink slightly into vinyl flooring; recheck level after the first month of full loading.
• Move stock by the FIFO rule: Rotating stock front to back stops boxes warping the shelf bars over time.
• Cut posts cleanly when needed: If you need a custom height for a low cool room ceiling, cut with an angle grinder and cap the post — never leave raw edges that snag clothing.

Need help choosing? Talk to us

Send your floor plan or cool room dimensions to our trade desk and we'll spec a starter-and-add-on layout that uses the bay widths efficiently. Trade accounts get net 30 terms and project pricing across the Atlas, Modular and Metro ranges.