Commercial Chef Bases

Chef bases combine two essentials in one footprint: reliable cold storage and a sturdy equipment stand that supports griddles, charbroilers, fryers, or countertop ovens. By sliding refrigerated (33-40°F) or frozen (-10°F to 0°F) drawers directly under the cooking line, you minimize steps, cut ticket times, and keep proteins, dairy, or mise en place at safe temperatures until the moment they hit the heat. The result is faster service, tighter portion control, and a cleaner workflow; benefits that add up for food trucks, hotel banquets, sports-bar cooklines, and high-volume restaurant kitchens.

At GoFoodservice, we offer one- to four-drawer configurations with marine-edge tops that contain spills and channel grease toward a drain trough. Front-breathing condensers let you push units flush against the wall, while full-extension drawer slides and heavy-duty gaskets simplify daily loading and sanitation. Many models meet Energy Star guidelines, helping you trim utility bills without sacrificing rapid pull-down or temperature recovery.

Choose trusted performance from Atosa, Beverage-Air, Hoshizaki, True Refrigeration, Turbo Air, U-Star, and Vulcan, manufacturers known for rugged construction and energy-smart engineering.

• Prep-line efficiency - Keep meats, seafood, and garnishes inches from the cook surface for lightning-fast plating
• Refrigerated or frozen drawers - Maintain 33-40 °F refrigeration or -10°F to 0°F freezer holding zones
• Equipment-ready tops - Marine edges and reinforced frames support griddles, ranges, or countertop fryers without sagging
• Front-breathing condensers - Slide units into tight galley lines without blocking airflow or creating hot spots
• Energy Star options - High-efficiency compressors and eco-friendly refrigerants help lower operating costs
• Easy sanitation - Full-extension slides, removable drawer liners, and coved interior corners speed daily cleanup

Upgrading multiple stations? Explore our broader refrigeration equipment lineup or outfit the rest of your cookline with dependable restaurant equipment. For unified cold-prep solutions that blend worktops and storage, see our combined worktop refrigerators & freezers category. At GoFoodservice, we offer chef bases that keep ingredients at safe temps while your team fires up the line, shift after shift.