Refrigerating and freezing foods is integral to keeping your restaurant up and running, which is why it’s important to know how much space you need. Whether you’re planning to make your first refrigeration purchase or are re-thinking the placement of your commercial freezers, there are a few guidelines to help you ensure you have enough space for your ingredients. The team at Commercial Refrigeration of KY in Campbellsville, KY, offer a variety of premium restaurant equipment and want to share several tips to keep in mind when considering refrigeration space.

3 Considerations to Make When Purchasing Cold Storage

1. Assess Your Needs

When considering cold storage space, keep in mind how many different items need to be sectioned off for organization. While some smaller scale restaurants may get by with one commercial freezer and one refrigerator, you may need more depending on your ingredients and preparation methods. For example, delis may want sandwich stations, and coffee shops may need a designated milk fridge near the espresso machine. Map out your floor plan and create a list of ingredients you will have on-hand at all times before you decide on your refrigeration.

2. Think Long-Term vs. Short-Term

How long do you store food? If you have a large selection of meat that you keep, you may need a deep freezer alongside a commercial freezer. Likewise, you may refrigerate a lot more than you freeze and will need to meet the demand. This can mean more units, so you’ll need to consider floor space, as well as storage space depending on how much you’re storing short- and long-term.

3. Consider Specialty Items

Cold storage is more than just keeping one set of items cool and another frozen. You may need a separate unit for craft beer or wine that requires a specific temperature setting or a refrigerator for foods that need to be kept warmer than others. Adding more units means more space, and if you need an ice maker as well, you’ll need more detailed planning to ensure everything is stored correctly.

The best way to gauge how much cold storage space you need is to speak with a professional, so turn to the team at Commercial Refrigeration of KY. This locally owned and operated company is proud to provide round-the-clock services to their clients and can assist with all your furnishings and repairs. For over 30 years, they’ve provided unrivaled services and equipment, and they will help with all your refrigerator and commercial freezer needs. Call (606) 679-2339 today to speak with a representative, and visit their website to begin exploring their products and services.