Commercial Fridges

Workbench Fridge

242 products

Commercial workbench fridges combine refrigerated storage with a usable bench surface and sit within KW's wider commercial fridge range .

Workbench Fridge commercial product system

Commercial workbench fridges combine refrigerated storage with a usable bench surface and sit within KW's wider commercial fridge range.

Use this category when staff need cold storage at the station and an uninterrupted work surface above. If open ingredient pans drive the workflow, compare food prep fridges; if vertical back-of-house capacity matters more, compare commercial upright fridges.

Bench and undercounter models in the current range

At our September 2026 range review, this category listed 242 products. Brands represented: Airex, Anvil, Atosa, Besttop, Bromic, FED-X, Glacian, Hoshizaki, Inomak, Polar, Skipio, Thermaster, True, Turbo Air, Williams. Use the product grid for current availability and pricing.

The current listings include door cabinets, drawer cabinets and mixed door-and-drawer models. Glass and solid doors are represented, as are compact workbench, undercounter and gastronorm bench formats. Read the specific product format: this browsing range also contains undercounter and back-bar units.

Doors, drawers and mixed configurations

Polar UA049-A lists four doors and 553L. FED-X XGNS1300-6D is a six-drawer compact workbench fridge. Polar GD874-A combines two doors and two drawers with 417L. Compare the actual compartment arrangement rather than treating every front opening as a door.

Bench dimensions and pan compatibility

Polar UA049-A lists 2230 × 700 × 850 mm; FED-X XGNS1300-6D lists 1368 × 700 × 897 mm. Compare bench height and depth as well as length. The Airex AXR.UCGN.2 explicitly lists two solid doors and 1/1 GN compatibility; AXR.UCGN.2G lists two glass doors and 1/1 GN. Verify the exact pan format and compartment layout on the model you select.

Workbench, upright and bar-fridge boundaries

Upright Fridges includes tall storage cabinets with full or split doors. Bar Fridges includes beverage-oriented back-bar and underbench cabinets. Workbench and undercounter listings focus this browsing path on bench-height configurations, including drawer formats. The ranges can overlap; compare the actual cabinet and worktop specification.

Choosing the right workbench fridge

Key factors to consider before purchasing. Our team can help you find the right fit — call or get a quote anytime.

Doors, drawers or both

Polar UA049-A lists four doors; FED-X XGNS1300-6D lists six drawers; Polar GD874-A combines two doors with two drawers. Compare compartment configuration separately from total litres.

Bench length, depth and height

UA049-A is listed at 2230 × 700 × 850 mm; XGNS1300-6D at 1368 × 700 × 897 mm. Record all three dimensions when matching refrigeration to a bench position.

Glass or solid doors and GN format

Airex AXR.UCGN.2 and AXR.UCGN.2G list solid and glass doors respectively, both with 1/1 GN compatibility. Check the exact pan and shelf specification for each model.

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Standards & Compliance

Compliance & engineering standards

Workbench fridge selection is about the station:

Bench position: compare the listed height and depth with adjacent surfaces.
Storage access: record which compartments are doors and which are drawers.
Pan format: Airex AXR.UCGN.2 explicitly lists 1/1 GN; check compatibility separately on other models.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is a workbench fridge?

It is a refrigerated cabinet with a work surface above, used where chilled ingredients need to stay close to prep or plating.

How is it different from a food prep fridge?

A workbench fridge focuses on under-bench chilled storage and work surface. Food prep fridges are more focused on ingredient-pan access for assembly.

Can I compare drawer cabinets with door cabinets?

Yes. FED-X XGNS1300-6D lists six drawers, Polar UA049-A lists four doors, and Polar GD874-A combines two doors and two drawers. Compare the compartment layout alongside capacity.

Are both glass and solid-door bench fridges available?

Yes. Airex AXR.UCGN.2 lists two solid doors, while AXR.UCGN.2G lists two glass doors. Both list 1/1 GN compatibility.

Do all workbench fridges accept the same GN pans?

Why KW

Why buy from KW Commercial Kitchen

KW keeps workbench fridges separate from food prep fridges. A workbench fridge is for refrigerated storage under a work surface; a food prep fridge is usually chosen when ingredient pans are presented at the top for assembly.

Deep Dive

Expert Insights

Technical depth from KW's commercial kitchen specialists.

Workbench fridge buying checklist

Record bench length, depth and height from the exact product specification.
Compare door, drawer and mixed compartment layouts.
Check the listed worktop and cabinet format for your intended use.
Confirm the exact GN-pan or shelf configuration, rather than assuming all bench fridges use the same interior.