Foster Commercial Counters for Professional Kitchens

Commercial counters are used throughout professional kitchens to bring storage and preparation closer together. Instead of keeping chilled or frozen stock away from the main working area, counter units allow ingredients to be stored directly beneath a practical work surface, helping reduce unnecessary movement during preparation and service.

This category brings together the wider Foster counter range, including refrigerated counters, freezer counters, meat/chill counters, low level counters and FlexDrawer models. It is designed to help kitchens choose the right type of counter for their layout, storage requirements and service style.

Choosing the Right Foster Counter

The right counter depends on what you need to store, where the unit will sit and how it will be used during the working day.

Refrigerated counters are suited to general chilled ingredients, mise en place and preparation areas where regular access is needed. Freezer counters provide frozen storage beneath a usable worktop, helping kitchens keep frozen goods closer to the point of use. Meat/chill counters are designed for lower-temperature storage where meat, fish or other temperature-sensitive ingredients need controlled holding conditions.

Low level counters are useful where equipment needs to be positioned above the counter, such as in cookline or preparation areas. Foster FlexDrawer models add further flexibility by allowing the unit to switch between fridge and freezer operation at the touch of a button, making them useful for kitchens where storage requirements change throughout the week.

XTRA, EcoPro G3 and FlexDrawer Options

Foster’s XTRA counter range is focused on dependable, practical refrigeration with strong value and reliable availability. XTRA includes 2 and 3 door gastronorm counter formats and uses energy-efficient R290 hydrocarbon refrigerant with enhanced cabinet airflow to support consistent cooling performance.

EcoPro G3 counters offer Foster’s higher-specification counter platform, with extensive configuration flexibility, robust stainless steel construction and dependable performance for demanding professional kitchens. The range includes fridge, freezer and meat/chill temperature options, making it a key choice for kitchens that need a more tailored counter specification across preparation, service and storage areas.

FlexDrawer counters are designed for kitchens that need adaptable storage at the point of preparation. Foster positions FlexDrawer as a switchable fridge/freezer counter range, allowing the temperature to be changed from fridge to freezer at the touch of a button. The range also includes removable drawer bins, lockable drawers and models designed to sit beneath hot cooking equipment such as griddles, broilers and induction hobs.

Built Around Kitchen Workflow

The main advantage of a Foster counter is that it supports workflow as well as storage. Counters can be used in prep areas, cookline positions, service areas and production kitchens where ingredients need to remain close to hand without interrupting the working layout.

For many kitchens, the decision is not simply whether to buy a counter fridge. It is whether the operation needs chilled storage, frozen storage, meat/chill holding, a low level equipment base, drawer access, or a flexible counter that can change between fridge and freezer use. The wider Foster range allows the counter specification to be matched more closely to the way the kitchen actually works.

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