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Institutions & Catering
Equip your institutional kitchen or catering operation with commercial-grade equipment built for volume. From large-capacity freezers to high-throughput food processors, this range supports schools, hospitals, care facilities, contract caterers and event kitchens across Ireland and the EU.
All equipment meets commercial standards and is priced ex VAT for B2B buyers. Choose from established manufacturers with proven durability in demanding environments.
Institutions & Catering equipment supports high-volume food preparation and storage for schools, hospitals, care facilities and contract caterers. Stock includes commercial meat grinders (400 kg/h capacity, 1.5 kW) and chest freezers (870–1880L) with manual or digital defrost control, priced €2,251–€3,506 inc. VAT.
When selecting equipment for institutional or catering use, prioritise capacity against your throughput requirements and available space. Manual-defrost models typically offer lower running costs; digital controls provide temperature monitoring and alerts. Chest freezers are space-efficient and maintain temperature during power interruptions better than upright units.
Consider your delivery and installation needs—larger units require proper access and foundation. Budget for ongoing maintenance and spare parts availability. Most commercial equipment qualifies for business rate relief in Ireland and benefits from EU-wide support networks.
- Capacity in litres or kg/h processing rate
- Power requirements and space footprint
- Manual vs. digital temperature control
- Defrost cycle and energy consumption
- Warranty and service support in your region
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Common questions
What's the throughput on the meatgrinder?▾
The Meatgrinder 22 processes 400 kg per hour. It runs on 230V single-phase, 1.5 kW, and costs €3,382.50 inc. VAT.
What freezer sizes do you stock for institutions?▾
Combisteel chest freezers range from 864L to 1880L (1.88m wide). Capacities suit canteens, care homes and catering operations. Prices: €2,251–€3,506 inc. VAT.
Are these freezers manual or automatic defrost?▾
All stocked models feature manual defrost. Some offer digital temperature controls; others are basic manual. Check product specifications for your preferred control type.
What's the difference between standard and supermarket chest freezers?▾
Supermarket models (black or white finish, 1005–1216L) are display-grade with robust casing. Standard units (870–1005L) suit back-of-house storage. Both manual defrost.
Is the meatgrinder single or three-phase?▾
The Meatgrinder 22 operates on 230V single-phase at 1.5 kW. Suitable for standard commercial kitchen supplies without three-phase infrastructure.