Foster KB10 KORE Blast Chiller

The Foster KB10 from the KORE range chills 35kg of food from +70°C to +3°C within 90 minutes across 10 GN 1/1 shelf positions. It stands 1540mm high on the same 755 x 720mm footprint as the KB5 and KB6, so the extra capacity comes from height, not floor space.

Foster KB10 specification

Capacity for larger batch cooking

At 35kg per cycle, the KB10 suits kitchens that batch cook in larger quantities and need to chill a lot of food quickly. Its 95 litre net volume is almost double the 48 litres inside the KB5 and KB6, spread across 10 positions at 75mm pitch fitted with GN 1/1 tray slides. With ten levels to fill, being able to slide cooked trays straight in from the oven saves a lot of handling, which is why shelves are not included as standard. GN 1/1 shelves of 530 x 325mm can be added if your process needs them.

Power and installation

The KB10 runs on a 230V, 50Hz single phase supply, with a power rating of 1300W and a current of 6A, so even the 35kg model needs no three phase connection. At 1540mm high and 170kg gross, check the access route into the kitchen before delivery day. Castors come fitted as standard to move it into position.

Everyday use

An IP65-rated touchscreen and easy-to-use programmes keep each cycle straightforward to start. The probe goes into the food and lets the KB10 detect when the core has reached temperature, so staff are not left judging when a batch is done. With no visible screws or dirt traps inside, a removable gasket and castors to roll it clear of the wall, the cabinet is quick to clean between cycles.

KB10 or Premier BCT and modular?

For more than 35kg per cycle, or where blast freezing is needed as well, step up to the Premier BCT range, such as the BCT38-18, or to modular blast chillers for the largest volumes. If the KB10 is more than you need, the KB6 chills 20kg in an 880mm high cabinet. The blast chiller buying guide covers sizing in more detail.

This unit replaced the Foster Xtra XR35