Refrigeration

Commercial refrigeration for Australian restaurants, cafés, hotels, supermarkets and food-service operations — 485 products spanning upright fridges, under bench fridges, commercial freezers, display fridges, prep refrigeration, bar coolers and refrigeration accessories. For dedicated fridge browsing, go to commercial fridges; for freezers, see commercial freezers. Sub-collections below cover under bench fridges, salad bar fridges, commercial bar fridges, cake display fridges and countertop display fridges.

Commercial refrigeration spans a wide range of formats, temperatures and use cases. Our commercial refrigeration guide covers how to match refrigeration type to your kitchen, including temperature zones, capacity planning, and compliance with Australian food safety standards.

Popular picks include the FED Stainless Steel Upright Static Fridge (XR400SS) for a versatile single-door commercial fridge, and the FED Double Door Upright Fridge 1200 L (XURC1200SFV) for high-volume applications requiring large-format cold storage.

Frequently asked questions

What types of commercial refrigeration does CKA stock?

Our refrigeration range covers upright fridges (single and double door), under bench fridges (2, 3, 4 door), commercial freezers (upright and chest), display fridges (cake, countertop, deli, bar), prep refrigeration (salad bar, sandwich prep), bar coolers and refrigeration accessories. Use the sub-collection links above to browse by type.

What is the difference between a commercial fridge and a domestic fridge?

Commercial fridges are built for continuous duty cycles in commercial kitchens — higher-grade compressors, stainless steel exteriors for hygiene compliance, larger capacities, and NSF/food-safety-rated internal surfaces. Domestic fridges are not rated for commercial kitchen use and will void insurance and food safety compliance.

What temperature should a commercial fridge operate at?

Australian food safety standards (FSANZ) require cold foods to be stored at 5 °C or below. Most commercial fridges are set to 1–4 °C to provide safety margin. Freezers should operate at −18 °C or below for long-term frozen storage.

Do I need a licensed technician to install commercial refrigeration?

Refrigerant handling in Australia requires an ARCtick licence under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act. Most new commercial refrigerators arrive pre-charged and only need electrical connection (3-phase for large units), but any re-gassing or refrigerant work must be done by a licenced refrigeration technician.

Do you deliver commercial refrigeration Australia-wide?

Yes — fast dispatch to all states. Large upright units and multi-door fridges ship palletised with 2-person delivery available for commercial premises. Contact us for remote-area freight quotes.