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Commercial Refrigeration
The right refrigeration supports every part of service. It shapes food safety, storage capacity, workflow, service speed, product quality, and energy use.
Skanos supplies commercial refrigeration for Australian food service businesses that need equipment built for demanding environments. Our team helps operators choose the right unit for the job, the kitchen layout, and the pace of the operation.
We supply two of Europe's most respected commercial refrigeration brands: Gram, born in Denmark and recognised globally for energy-efficient storage refrigeration, and Afinox, an Italian manufacturer with more than 30 years of experience in blast chilling, shock freezing, and specialised food preparation refrigeration. Together, the two ranges cover the full scope of commercial refrigeration needs across hospitality, food manufacturing, aged care, healthcare, and food retail.
Explore Our Commercial Refrigeration Range
Every commercial kitchen works differently. Some need more storage. Some need faster access during service. Others need equipment that supports prep, process control, or rapid cooling after cooking. A fridge that suits one operation can be entirely the wrong fit for another.
That is why Skanos offers a range of commercial refrigeration across key food service applications. Whether you are fitting out a new kitchen, upgrading older equipment, or expanding capacity, we help you choose equipment that suits your needs, your layout, and the pace of your operation.
Commercial Freezers
Commercial freezers for businesses that need dependable frozen storage in a high-use environment. Suited to back-of-house operations where stock needs to stay at stable temperatures, remain easy to access, and recover quickly after door openings without compromising product integrity.
Upright Fridges
A practical choice when you need strong refrigerated storage capacity in a vertical footprint. Upright fridges suit kitchens that need clear visibility of stock, easy shelf access, and strong capacity without taking up valuable bench space.
Blast Chillers and Shock Freezers
For food that needs to be cooled or frozen rapidly after cooking to support food safety, consistency, and better process control. Particularly valuable in production kitchens and high-volume operations where timing and temperature control are central to the daily workflow.
Underbench Fridges
Designed for kitchens and service areas where refrigerated storage needs to be close at hand but out of the way. Underbench fridges work well in compact layouts, under counters, and in areas where staff need fast access to product during prep or service.
Pizza Prep Counters
Purpose-built refrigerated preparation counters for professional pizza operations. Combining refrigerated storage with a top-mounted pan cooler, pizza prep counters keep ingredients at the right temperature through service and are designed for the specific workflow of a busy pizza kitchen.
Prep Fridges
Designed to keep ingredients chilled and ready where food is being assembled. Particularly useful in kitchens that require quick, organised, and smooth service across multiple covers or continuous production.
Display Fridges
For customer-facing environments where product visibility is part of the sale. Display fridges present chilled products clearly while maintaining reliable temperature control throughout the day.
Bar Fridges
Designed for fast-paced beverage service. Bar fridges help bars, pubs, clubs, and hospitality venues keep drinks cold, organised, and close at hand during busy periods.
Roll-In and Walk-Through Cabinets
Large-format blast chilling and refrigerated storage cabinets for medium to large-scale operations that need to process higher product volumes. Designed for kitchens where trolleys and racks roll directly into the unit, roll-in and walk-through cabinets suit central production kitchens, hotels, caterers, and industrial food production facilities.
Gram Commercial Refrigeration
Gram is a Danish refrigeration brand with a long track record in commercial food service environments worldwide. Skanos is the exclusive Australian distributor for Gram, supplying the full range of Gram Professional refrigeration to food service businesses across the country.
Gram is known for quiet operation, low heat output, consistent temperature stability, and the use of natural hydrocarbon refrigerants. These are not incidental features. They matter in commercial kitchens where heat output affects the working environment, where noise levels affect staff and customers, and where energy consumption is an ongoing operating cost that compounds across years of daily use.
The Gram range covers upright fridges and freezers, underbench refrigeration, display fridges, bar fridges, prep fridges, and process refrigeration across the Gram Compact, Gastro, Maxi, Baker, and Process ranges. Whatever the storage application, there is a Gram configuration suited to it.
Afinox Commercial Refrigeration
Afinox is an Italian manufacturer with more than 30 years of experience in blast chilling, shock freezing, and specialised food preparation refrigeration. Designed and manufactured in Italy, the Afinox range is available exclusively through Skanos in Australia.
Where Gram covers storage refrigeration, Afinox covers the process side of commercial refrigeration. Rapid chilling after cooking, shock freezing for long-term storage, pizza preparation counters with integrated ingredient cooling, and large-scale roll-in blast chilling for high-volume production operations. These are distinct applications that standard storage refrigeration is not designed to handle, and Afinox builds equipment specifically for them.
All Afinox units are constructed from AISI 304 stainless steel, use low- global warming potential refrigerants, and include built-in HACCP data logging that automatically records time and temperature for every cycle. For operations where food safety documentation is an audit requirement rather than an option, that last point matters considerably.
The range covers everything from compact countertop blast chillers for smaller kitchens through to full roll-in and walk-through cabinets suited to central production facilities and large-scale food manufacturing. Pizza preparation counters and refrigerated prep counters for bakery and pastry operations round out a range that goes well beyond what most commercial refrigeration suppliers offer in this category.
Testimonials
Food service businesses choose Skanos because they want practical advice, quality equipment, and a supplier that understands the pressures of service.
They Have Not Let Us Down
"Skanos has been a trusted provider of food manufacturing equipment for over five years, consistently delivering high-quality products and outstanding service. We've been extremely satisfied with both their equipment and their support. Their personable approach and genuine care for their customers set them apart as a valued partner in our success."
— Kumar Gowtham, Chilli India, MelbourneExceptional Service
"Joni Kettle has far surpassed our expectations, significantly enhancing our production by streamlining our processes. Skanos has provided exceptional service from start to finish, making the entire experience seamless and efficient."
— Michael, Routleys BakeryCase Studies
Real projects show how we apply product knowledge in practical food service environments. They give customers a clearer view of the equipment selected, the thinking behind it, and the types of outcomes Skanos helps businesses work towards.
Student Accommodation Development Project – Gram Fridges Case Study
Skanos supplied and installed 25 Gram glass door fridges and 9 Gram freezers for the communal kitchens at Lincoln House student accommodation in Melbourne. The project required high-capacity refrigeration that could run efficiently in a shared space with low noise, low heat output, and consistent temperature control despite frequent door openings. The result was a practical, energy-efficient solution that supported the building’s sustainability goals and the day-to-day needs of student living.
Why Choose Skanos
Extensive food service experience
Skanos has supplied commercial kitchens across Australia since 1991. We understand how refrigeration needs to perform in a real kitchen where service pressure, door openings, stock movement, and temperature stability all affect day-to-day results.
Extensive food service experience
Skanos has supplied commercial kitchens across Australia since 1991. We understand how refrigeration needs to perform in a real kitchen where service pressure, door openings, stock movement, and temperature stability all affect day-to-day results.
Exclusive access to world-leading refrigeration
As the exclusive Australian distributor for Gram commercial refrigeration and Afinox blast chilling and specialised refrigeration, Skanos provides access to two of Europe's most respected commercial refrigeration brands, with local support behind both.
Advice based on application, not guesswork
Choosing refrigeration is not just about dimensions and litres. Our team helps customers choose equipment based on real operating requirements, so the unit is better matched to the job from the outset. We look at what the equipment needs to do, where it needs to sit, and how it needs to perform before making any recommendation.
A strong range across main categories
Between Gram and Afinox, Skanos covers storage refrigeration, blast chilling, shock freezing, pizza preparation, bakery and pastry prep, display, bar, prep, and large-scale roll-in refrigeration. That breadth makes it easier to specify the right type of equipment for the application rather than adapting one style of refrigeration to every situation.
Focus on long-term value
Commercial refrigeration is a significant equipment investment. Skanos helps businesses look beyond purchase price and consider the factors that affect long-term value, including energy use, reliability, serviceability, suitability for the application, and overall fit for purpose.
Why Commercial Refrigeration Outperforms Domestic Units
Commercial refrigeration is meant for conditions that regular fridges and freezers are simply not designed to handle.
What to Look for When Comparing Commercial Fridges
When buying a fridge for commercial use, basing the choice on aesthetics is not enough. There are a few key factors you need to focus on to help you avoid buying a unit that is the wrong fit for your operation.
Door configuration
The right door configuration depends on how the fridge will be used. A one-door fridge can work well in smaller kitchens or as secondary storage. Two, three, and four-door units are recommended for busy kitchens where staff need to walk around quickly and access the doors with ease.
Internal Tray Format
Confirm whether the unit accepts 1/1 Gastronorm, 2/1 Gastronorm, or Euronorm 600x400 trays. Matching the internal format to your existing kitchen equipment avoids the need for additional pans or adapters and ensures the storage volume you see on paper translates into practical usable space.
Stainless steel construction
In commercial kitchens, stainless steel is usually the right choice because it is durable, easier to clean, and better suited to daily food service use. When equipment is being used hard every day, the quality of construction is a big deal.
Capacity and access
Capacity is important, but usable capacity is what really counts. It is worth looking at the shelf layout, internal dimensions, and how it supports quick and practical access during prep and service. A unit can look large on paper and still be inefficient in practice.
Placement in the kitchen
The location of the unit should support the way the kitchen works. Choosing the right type starts with understanding what the fridge needs to do and where that work happens.
Energy Efficiency
Refrigeration runs around the clock. A unit that uses less power delivers ongoing savings that compound significantly over its service life, particularly when multiple units are running simultaneously across a large kitchen or multi-site operation.
Warranty and service
Warranty is important. Service support, parts availability, and overall product reliability all matter when refrigeration is a core part of daily operations. It is worth considering the long-term support behind the unit.
FAQs
How often does a commercial fridge need a professional service?
That depends on how heavily it is used, but having it checked regularly is a good idea. For many businesses, every 6 months is a sensible guide. A service usually includes checking things like temperature accuracy, door seals, airflow, and general performance, so small issues do not turn into bigger ones.
When should I replace my old unit?
If your unit is getting older, becoming less reliable, or using more power than it should, it may be time to look at replacing it. Age is part of it, but performance matters more. Newer GEMS-compliant units can be much more energy efficient than older models, so in some cases replacing an ageing unit can make sense from both an operating and reliability point of view.
How much does energy efficiency really matter in day-to-day running costs?
It matters a lot because refrigeration runs all day, every day. If a unit uses less power, that saving adds up over time. When you have multiple fridges or freezers in the kitchen, energy efficiency becomes even more important.
What is the difference between blast chilling and standard refrigeration?
Standard refrigeration is designed to maintain already-cold food at a stable temperature. It is not designed to cool hot food quickly. Placing hot food into a standard fridge raises the internal temperature, affects other stored products, and allows hot food to spend an extended period in the temperature danger zone between 5 and 60 degrees Celsius. Blast chillers are specifically engineered to cool hot food rapidly through this danger zone, protecting food safety and product quality in a way that standard refrigeration cannot.
Does commercial refrigeration make a kitchen hotter?
Some units put out more heat than others. In a busy kitchen, excess heat output can affect the working environment and increase the load on air conditioning. Lower heat output is worth considering, particularly for Gram units, which are specifically known for minimal heat emission during operation.
Is stainless steel the best option for commercial kitchens?
Most of the time, yes. It is hard-wearing, easier to keep clean, and suits commercial kitchens well. That is why it is so commonly used.
How much ventilation space does a commercial fridge need?
That depends on the unit. Every model has its own clearance requirements, and those need to be checked before ordering. If the fridge does not have enough room around it, performance can suffer.
What servicing or maintenance will be required?
That depends on the unit and how heavily it is used, but regular cleaning and basic maintenance are important. Things like condensers, seals, and airflow all need attention from time to time. Keeping on top of it helps the unit run properly and last longer.
What problems can the wrong refrigeration setup cause?
Usually, it comes down to a poor fit. The unit might be too big, too small, in the wrong spot, or not suited to the way the kitchen works. That can slow staff down, create storage issues, and make service harder than it needs to be.
What should I check before ordering a commercial fridge or freezer?
Check the space first. Then look at access into the building, power requirements, ventilation space, and how the unit will actually be used. It is also worth checking the door swing, internal layout, and whether the style of the unit suits the job. In some cases, the right choice may not be a standard fridge or freezer at all. If the operation involves cooling cooked food quickly and safely, a blast chiller may be the better fit.
How do I choose refrigeration for a small or awkward kitchen layout?
Start with the space you have, not just the storage you want. In tighter kitchens, it is important to think about access, workflow, and where staff need the product to be. Sometimes a more compact or underbench option makes more sense than a larger unit that gets in the way.
How important is local service and parts support?
Very important. If something goes wrong, having help and parts available promptly matters considerably more once equipment is in daily use. Skanos provides ongoing local Australian support, technical servicing, and access to spare parts for both the Gram and Afinox ranges.
A Better Refrigeration Setup Starts Here
Choosing refrigeration is not a small decision. The right equipment makes day-to-day service easier, helps control running costs, and gives you confidence in an area of the kitchen you rely on constantly.
Skanos supplies commercial refrigeration for Australian businesses that need practical guidance alongside the right equipment. Speak with our team, arrange a demonstration, and choose with confidence, backed by more than 25 years of foodservice experience and access to two of Europe's most respected refrigeration brands.
