Can any countertop equipment sit on a chef base?

Only equipment within the length, weight and heat limits the chef base manufacturer states. Most are designed for griddles, charbroilers and similar countertop units, and the cooking equipment's own installation manual may call for clearances or a heat shield. Check both documents before pairing them.

Why use a chef base instead of an equipment stand?

An equipment stand only raises the appliance. A chef base does the same job while adding refrigerated or frozen drawers beneath it, so raw proteins and prepped items are stored where they are cooked. That saves steps on a busy line, in exchange for a unit that needs power and occasional refrigeration service.

How much do commercial chef bases cost?

List prices on Norpex range from $999 to $32,996.99 CAD, with a median of $9,374.99 across 63 priced models; prices are list prices before tax and shipping.

Which brands of commercial chef bases do you carry?

Norpex lists 63 commercial chef bases. The brands with the most models listed are Turbo Air with 25, New Air with 7, SilverKing with 7, Fagor with 5 and Omcan with 5.

Do you ship commercial chef bases across Canada?

Norpex ships to delivery addresses across Canada. Equipment ships from distributor warehouses, so dispatch timing depends on the supplier and the destination. For items that can be bought online, shipping is calculated at checkout from live carrier rates for the delivery address and confirmed before payment. There is no automatic free-shipping or flat-rate offer.

Commercial Chef Bases in Canada

Chef bases are low refrigerated or freezer drawer units built to carry countertop cooking equipment such as griddles, charbroilers and hot plates on top, with cold ingredients directly below. They let a cook grab proteins and prepped items without stepping away from the heat. Burger restaurants, steakhouses and any line with countertop cooking use them to shorten the distance between storage and the grill.

About commercial chef bases

Before you buy

Match the chef base length to the equipment on top, and check the manufacturer's weight limit for the top before pairing them.
Confirm the top has a marine edge or raised lip if you want spills and grease kept away from the drawer fronts.
Check that the drawers take the full-size or fractional pans you use and open fully into the aisle in front of the line.
Measure the combined height of the chef base and the equipment on top, so the cooking surface lands at a comfortable height and still fits under the hood.
Choose a refrigerated or freezer base for each station based on what the cook pulls from it, such as frozen patties beside a griddle.

Common questions

Can any countertop equipment sit on a chef base?: Only equipment within the length, weight and heat limits the chef base manufacturer states. Most are designed for griddles, charbroilers and similar countertop units, and the cooking equipment's own installation manual may call for clearances or a heat shield. Check both documents before pairing them.
Why use a chef base instead of an equipment stand?: An equipment stand only raises the appliance. A chef base does the same job while adding refrigerated or frozen drawers beneath it, so raw proteins and prepped items are stored where they are cooked. That saves steps on a busy line, in exchange for a unit that needs power and occasional refrigeration service.
How much do commercial chef bases cost?: List prices on Norpex range from $999 to $32,996.99 CAD, with a median of $9,374.99 across 63 priced models; prices are list prices before tax and shipping.
Which brands of commercial chef bases do you carry?: Norpex lists 63 commercial chef bases. The brands with the most models listed are Turbo Air with 25, New Air with 7, SilverKing with 7, Fagor with 5 and Omcan with 5.
Do you ship commercial chef bases across Canada?: Norpex ships to delivery addresses across Canada. Equipment ships from distributor warehouses, so dispatch timing depends on the supplier and the destination. For items that can be bought online, shipping is calculated at checkout from live carrier rates for the delivery address and confirmed before payment. There is no automatic free-shipping or flat-rate offer.

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Turbo Air – Super Deluxe 48″ Chef Base Refrigerator with 2 Drawers and Optional Extended Top – TCBE-48SDR-N (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

Turbo Air – Super Deluxe 96.3″ Chef Base Refrigerator – TCBE-96SDR-N (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

Ikon ICBR74 74″ 4-Drawer Refrigerated Chef Base

COLDZONE – CHEF BASE 36″ S/STEEL

Turbo Air – Super Deluxe 52″ Chef Base Refrigerator with 2 Drawers and Optional Extended Top – TCBE-52SDR-N (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

Turbo Air – Super Deluxe 89.5″ Extended Top Chef Base Refrigerator with 4 Drawers – TCBE-82SDR-E-N (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

Turbo Air PRCBE‐48R‐N 48″ 2-Drawer Refrigerated Chef Base

SilverKing – 50″ Refrigerated Chef Base – SKRCB50H-EDUS1

SilverKing – 60″ Refrigerated Chef Base – SKRCB60H-EDUS1

Fagor – FCBR Series 115V, 72.5″ Refrigerated Chef Base 4 Drawers – FCBR-72

Turbo Air – PRO Series 84″ Two-Section Silver Freezer Chef Base with 4 Stainless Steel Drawers – PRCBE-84F-N (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

Turbo Air – PRO Series 48″ One-Section Silver Refrigerated Chef Base with 2 Stainless Steel Drawers – PRCBE-48R-N-FT (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

SilverKing – 50″ Chef Base Freezer – SKFCB50H-EDUS1

New Air NCB-036-SS 36″ 2 Drawer Refrigerated Chef Base

Kelvinator Commercial – 48″ 2-Drawer Refrigerated Chef Base – KCHCB48R

Turbo Air – PRO Series 96″ Two-Section Silver Freezer Chef Base with 4 Stainless Steel Drawers – PRCBE-96R-N (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

Turbo Air – Pro Series 96″ Stainless Steel Four Drawer Chef Base Freezer – PRCBE-96F-N (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

36″ Two (2) Drawers Refrigerated Chef Base, 6 cu.ft. (161 L), Stainless Steel

Turbo Air – Pro Series 60″ Stainless Steel Two Drawer Chef Base Freezer – PRCBE-60F-N (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

Celcold – 48″ 2-Drawer Refrigerated Chef Base – CCB48R

Fagor – FCBR Series 115V, 60″ Refrigerated Chef Base 2 Drawers – FCBR-52-60

Turbo Air – 78″ Silver Four Drawer Refrigerated Chef Base with Extended Top – TCBE-72SDR-E-N (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

Celcold – 72″ Commercial Refrigerated Chef Base – CCB72R

52″ Two (2) Drawer Refrigerated Chef Base, 9 cu.ft. (258 L), Stainless Steel