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Food Truck Refrigeration

Keep food truck ingredients fresh with reach-in, chest, and floor model refrigerators.

Undercounter Refrigerators

Undercounter refrigerators can help you keep your most popular ingredients nearby. Convenient storage cuts down on prep time and gets business done faster.

Chef Bases

A chef base combines a workstation on top with a refrigerator or freezer below. This configuration frees up space to maximize productivity and workflow.

Worktop Refrigerators

A worktop refrigerator can make life in a commercial kitchen a little bit easier, providing a workstation where you can both store and prepare items.

Countertop Refrigerated Prep Rails

Countertop refrigerated prep rails provide safe, convenient access to ingredient containers holding salad and sandwich ingredients in addition to condiments.

Commercial Refrigerators for Food Trucks and Mobile Kitchens

Reliable refrigeration is essential for keeping ingredients fresh and maintaining food safety in food trucks, concession trailers, and other mobile kitchens. KaTom offers space-saving commercial refrigeration designed to maximize storage, improve workflow, and withstand the demands of mobile foodservice operations.

Food Truck Refrigeration by Type

Choosing the right refrigeration equipment helps maximize workspace while keeping ingredients within reach during service.

Undercounter Refrigerators: Space-saving units designed to fit beneath worktables and counters, keeping ingredients cold without using valuable floor space.
Chef Bases: Low-profile refrigerated drawer units that support countertop cooking equipment while providing refrigerated ingredient storage below.
Worktop Refrigerators: Dual-purpose units that combine refrigerated storage with a durable stainless steel work surface for food prep.
Countertop Refrigerated Prep Rails: Compact refrigerated ingredient rails that keep toppings, condiments, and prepared ingredients organized and within reach.
Compact Reach-In Refrigerators: Narrow one-section and two-section refrigerators that maximize refrigerated storage while fitting into limited kitchen layouts.

Essential Food Truck Refrigeration Accessories & Supplies

Complete your mobile kitchen with accessories that help keep refrigeration equipment operating efficiently.

Shelves & Shelf Clips: Organize refrigerated storage with adjustable shelving and replacement shelf supports.
Replacement Parts: Maintain dependable performance with OEM door gaskets, thermostats, shelves, casters, and replacement components.
Thermometers & Temperature Monitoring: Monitor cabinet temperatures to help maintain food safety through service.
Cleaning Chemicals & Coil Cleaners: Improve refrigeration efficiency and extend equipment life with commercial refrigeration cleaning products.
Water Filtration & Maintenance Supplies: Help protect compatible refrigeration equipment and simplify preventative maintenance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a food truck use a residential mini fridge?

No. Health departments typically require NSF-certified commercial refrigeration equipment for mobile foodservice. Commercial units are built to recover temperatures quickly and withstand the demands of daily operation.

How do you secure a refrigerator inside a food truck?

Commercial refrigerators should be anchored to the vehicle using manufacturer-approved mounting methods to prevent movement during transport.

What is the best refrigeration style for small food trucks?

Undercounter refrigerators, chef bases, and worktop refrigerators are popular choices because they maximize storage while preserving valuable floor space.

Featured Food Truck Refrigeration Brands at KaTom

True Refrigeration: Manufactures durable undercounter refrigerators, worktop refrigerators, and chef bases designed for demanding commercial foodservice operations.
Hoshizaki: Produces commercial undercounter refrigerators and worktop refrigeration known for dependable temperature performance and durable construction.
Beverage-Air: Offers undercounter refrigerators, chef bases, and worktop refrigeration designed to maximize efficiency in compact commercial kitchens.
Turbo Air: Manufactures energy-efficient undercounter refrigerators, worktops, and chef bases for restaurants and mobile foodservice operations.
MoTak: KaTom's exclusive commercial refrigeration brand offering undercounter refrigerators, chef bases, and worktop units that provide dependable performance at an economical price.