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Preparation
Preparation tables and saladettes are the backbone of any restaurant kitchen. These refrigerated worktops keep ingredients at safe temperatures whilst providing ample space for portioning, plating, and assembly. Whether you're running a compact café or a high-volume fine-dining kitchen, the right prep table saves time and reduces cross-contamination risk.
Browse commercial saladettes from trusted European manufacturers, available with 1–3 doors and GN container capacities to suit your menu and volume.
Saladettes are refrigerated preparation tables holding GN containers for salad, vegetable and ingredient prep. They suit restaurants, cafés and hotels needing accessible, organised ingredient storage at working height. Capacity in GN containers and door count are your key buying factors.
When selecting a preparation table, consider your kitchen layout, daily ingredient volume, and available counter space. Saladettes come in compact single-door models for smaller operations and larger three-door units for busy services. Check the number of 1/3 or full-size GN containers each unit holds—this determines how many components you can keep accessible at once.
Refrigerated prep tables also reduce your need for separate cold storage, freeing up walk-in space for bulk ingredients. Support stands are sold separately for many models, allowing you to raise the work surface to ergonomic height and create additional storage beneath.
- Door count and GN container capacity to match your prep workflow
- Stainless-steel construction for durability and hygiene compliance
- Depth and width that fit your bench layout without sacrificing workspace
- Energy efficiency and temperature stability for ingredient safety
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Common questions
What size saladette do I need for a 30-cover restaurant?▾
Consider a 2-door model (6–7 GN containers, 1360–1370mm wide). For higher volume, a 3-door holds 8–10 GN containers. Match to your prep volume and ingredient variety.
Can I buy a support stand separately?▾
Yes. Support stands are sold separately. A 2-door stand costs €313.65; a 3-door stand costs €332.10. Check your saladette width before ordering.
What's the difference between standard and Pro Line saladettes?▾
Pro Line models hold larger GN capacities (7–10 containers, up to 1865mm wide) and typically cost more (€3862–€4465). Standard ranges are narrower and more compact.
Will a 1-door saladette work for a small café?▾
Yes. The compact 1-door holds 109L and costs €1033.20. Suits low-volume prep or as secondary storage in tight spaces.
Can I use GN 1/1 containers instead of 1/3?▾
Yes. Some Pro Line models accommodate 3× GN 1/1 containers instead of multiple 1/3s, giving you flexibility for different prep formats and product sizes.