Refrigerated display and starter trolleys – covers the chilled trolleys used to present starters, salads, seafood, charcuterie and cold desserts in the dining room or at a buffet line. They combine a refrigerated well or a cooled display top with a glass hood or open presentation surface, and a compressor or eutectic cooling system. The choice follows the assortment on display, the ambient temperature of the room and how long the trolley stays out during service.
When requesting a quotation, state the GN format and depth you use, the required holding temperature, the service duration and the ambient conditions of the room. Cooling system, temperature range, GN capacity, power rating, hood type and dimensions are listed in the technical description.
Refrigerated display and starter trolleys: procurement considerations
- Cooling system: compressor units hold temperature continuously on mains power, while eutectic plate systems run silently for a limited period after charging.
- GN capacity and depth: state the container format and depth in use, because the usable presentation area depends on both.
- Ambient conditions: a warm dining room or a sunlit terrace raises the load on the cooling system and should be mentioned when specifying.
- Presentation: hood type, lighting and finish determine how the assortment reads from the guest's side of the trolley.
Frequently asked questions about this category
What is the difference between compressor and eutectic cooling?
A compressor unit cools whenever it is powered, while a eutectic system is charged in advance and then holds temperature silently for a defined number of hours without a power connection.
Can a refrigerated trolley be used on an outdoor terrace?
Only where the model's stated ambient class allows it; higher outdoor temperatures and direct sunlight significantly reduce the holding performance of any display unit.
