UK COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION
Time to ditch the cabinets. Switch to Adande drawers.
Refrigerated drawers aren’t just convenient, they’re a measurable upgrade in energy efficiency, food safety, and kitchen ergonomics. Discover why top UK kitchens are making the switch to Adande.
Featured unit: VCS2 Prep station
40 KG ✅
Food capacity per drawer
86 L ✅
Volume per drawer
22°C to 15°C ✅
Flexible temperature
4 × 1/1 GN Pans ✅
Per drawer
Why are UK kitchens switching from cabinets to drawers?
Traditional upright cabinets lose cold air every single time they’re opened. In a busy kitchen, that’s hundreds of times a day and hundreds of pounds down the drain. Drawers change everything.
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Hot air rises, cold air falls
When you open counter and upright fridges cold air cascades out onto the kitchen floor. Our insulated drawers open horizontally, keeping the cold air contained.
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Slash energy bills
Because drawers hold their cold better, the compressor works less to maintain temperature. The Adande HCS1 achieves an ‘A+’ energy rating at just 239 kWh/annum.
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Prep at the point of use
Use the top of your refrigerated drawer as a worktop and access ingredients directly under. This saves time for chefs by not disrupting kitchen flow.
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Maximum capacity
Each VCS drawer holds up to 4 × 1/1 GN pans (100mm deep), 86 litres of usable volume, and up to 40 kg of food. That’s serious bulk storage!
Flexible operating temperature range
Our refrigerated drawers give you the flexibility to set the temperature to within 0.1 °C to suit the food you are holding. You are able also to change the temperature, from fridge to freezer and back again, as you need. This ensures that Adande actively assists in delivering the best quality food for your diners.
Head to Head
Adande vs. the alternatives
See how the Adande VCS1 stacks up against traditional upright cabinets and other commercial refrigerated drawers on the market.
| Feature | ✦ Adande VCS1 | Other Ref. Drawers | Upright Cabinet |
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| Cold air retention on opening | ✅ Excellent — drawer design traps cold | Standard | Poor — all cold air escapes |
| Energy rating | 'B' Rated · 761 kWh/yr | 'C' Rated 1087 kWh/yr | A–D typically |
| Temperature range | +15°C to −22°C | +4°C to -21°C | Separate fridge or freezer |
| GN pan capacity per drawer | 4 × 1/1 GN (100mm deep) | 2–3 GN pans typically | Varies by racking |
| Volume per drawer | 86 litres | 40–70 litres typically | Full cabinet varies widely |
| Max food load per drawer | 40 kg | 20–30 kg typically | Shelf-dependent |
| UK Warranty | ✅ 5 years parts, 2 years labour | 2 Years parts & labour | Typically 1 to 2 years |
| Blast Chill option | ✅ BC option available | ❌ No | ❌ Separate unit needed |
Claro – London
“They are designed well which makes them very accessible and efficient. Plus, because it’s one whole container, you can open the whole Adande drawer and see a full clear view of all your ingredients in front of you”
Ynyshir – Wales
“The drawers support what we do really well. They fit beautifully and slickly within the kitchen. They’re very simple to use. The design lets us open our full potential, using them in service, especially. So, it’s a really big part of the success in the kitchen”
Whitbread – Oxford Park
Using all Adande, at various stations in the kitchen, we are saving on average 46% energy use. In essence our energy use has basically halved… The saving is huge”
Ready to make the switch?
Our UK refrigeration specialists will assess your current setup, identify where you’re losing cold (and money), and put together a tailored Adande solution for your kitchen.
