Commercial Blast Freezers

Our commercial freezers boast rapid cooling technology, ensuring that food reaches safe temperatures quickly, preventing bacterial growth and maintaining food quality. From delicate desserts to hearty roasts, our blast freezing units cater to a wide range of culinary applications and succeed in keeping food safe in large quantities. Their versatile design accommodates diverse food items, making them indispensable in professional kitchens.

Eco Catering Equipment stocks blast freezers from industry leaders Foster and Hoshizaki, known for their reliability, durability, and cutting-edge technology. Trust in the quality of these brands to meet the rigorous demands of a commercial kitchen.

Upgrade your food preservation capabilities with Eco Catering Equipment's commercial freezers. Cook as much food as you need in advance and keep it fresh for customers in cold storage. Whether you choose Foster or Hoshizaki, our range ensures that your kitchen operates with precision, efficiency, and at the highest standards of freshness.

Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Blast Freezing

Is a blast chiller the same as a blast freezer?

While both blast chillers and blast freezers are designed for rapid cooling, they serve slightly different purposes. A blast chiller is primarily used to quickly lower the temperature and simply chill food from high food temperatures, preserving its quality, while a blast freezer is designed to freeze food rapidly, extending its shelf life. The main distinction lies in the final temperature achieved, with blast freezers reaching lower temperatures than blast chillers, making them suitable for long-term preservation of frozen goods.

How much energy does a blast freezer use?

Generally, commercial freezers are designed to be energy-efficient, utilising advanced technologies to optimise cooling processes. While specific energy efficiency measures are contingent on the model, as well as usage and temperature levels,, a typical range might be between 7 to 17 kilowatt-hours per cubic metre of storage space.

What is the difference between a commercial freezer and a residential freezer?

Commercial freezers are tailored for the demands of businesses in the food industry, offering larger capacities, durability, and advanced features. Residential freezers, on the other hand, are designed to meet the storage needs of households, prioritising space efficiency and consumer-friendly features.

Do you need a commercial blast freezer for ice cream?

While blast freezing is not a strict necessity for making ice cream, it can significantly enhance the quality of the final product and streamline the production process. These freezers rapidly lower the temperature of the ice cream mixture, promoting the formation of smaller ice crystals. This quick freezing process helps create a smoother and creamier texture in the finished ice cream. Additionally, our freezers can aid in preserving the colour, flavour, and overall quality of the ice cream by minimising the formation of ice crystals, which can occur during slower freezing processes.