Can I put a countertop appliance on a worktop refrigerator?

Light equipment such as a slicer, scale or small food processor is common on a worktop, provided the manufacturer rates the top for the weight. Griddles, charbroilers and other heat-producing equipment belong on a chef base or equipment stand rated for them. Check the specification sheet before placing anything heavy on the top.

Is a worktop refrigerator the same as a prep table?

No. A worktop has a flat surface with refrigeration below, and nothing is kept cold on top. A sandwich or pizza prep table adds a refrigerated rail of pans along the back of the cutting board, so ingredients stay cold within reach while you assemble. Choose a prep table when you build orders from many ingredients.

How much do commercial worktop refrigerators cost?

List prices on Norpex range from $1,670 to $15,694.99 CAD, with a median of $6,439.99 across 59 priced models; prices are list prices before tax and shipping.

What types of commercial worktop refrigerators do you carry?

Norpex lists these types of commercial worktop refrigerators, with the number of models of each: worktop (45) and undercounter (13).

Which brands of commercial worktop refrigerators do you carry?

Norpex lists 59 commercial worktop refrigerators. The brands with the most models listed are Turbo Air with 27, Fagor with 22, Omcan with 6 and Kelvinator with 4.

Do you ship commercial worktop refrigerators 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 Worktop Refrigerators in Canada

Worktop refrigerators combine a refrigerated base with a finished work surface, usually stainless steel and often with a backsplash, so one unit gives both prep space and cold storage. They stand on their own rather than sliding under a counter, and suit small kitchens, cafés, pizzerias and catering prep areas that need a work table and refrigeration in the same footprint.

About commercial worktop refrigerators

Before you buy

Check whether the top has a backsplash if the unit will stand against a wall, and whether that backsplash can come off if it will sit in an island.
Confirm the top is rated for the load you plan, such as a slicer or scale, and keep heat-producing equipment off a worktop that is not built for it.
Measure the working height with casters or legs included, so the surface suits the people who prep on it every day.
Compare door and drawer bases, since drawers keep pans organised for prep while doors take larger containers and cases.

Common questions

Can I put a countertop appliance on a worktop refrigerator?: Light equipment such as a slicer, scale or small food processor is common on a worktop, provided the manufacturer rates the top for the weight. Griddles, charbroilers and other heat-producing equipment belong on a chef base or equipment stand rated for them. Check the specification sheet before placing anything heavy on the top.
Is a worktop refrigerator the same as a prep table?: No. A worktop has a flat surface with refrigeration below, and nothing is kept cold on top. A sandwich or pizza prep table adds a refrigerated rail of pans along the back of the cutting board, so ingredients stay cold within reach while you assemble. Choose a prep table when you build orders from many ingredients.
How much do commercial worktop refrigerators cost?: List prices on Norpex range from $1,670 to $15,694.99 CAD, with a median of $6,439.99 across 59 priced models; prices are list prices before tax and shipping.
What types of commercial worktop refrigerators do you carry?: Norpex lists these types of commercial worktop refrigerators, with the number of models of each: worktop (45) and undercounter (13).
Which brands of commercial worktop refrigerators do you carry?: Norpex lists 59 commercial worktop refrigerators. The brands with the most models listed are Turbo Air with 27, Fagor with 22, Omcan with 6 and Kelvinator with 4.
Do you ship commercial worktop refrigerators 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.

Guides

Buying guide

Refrigerated Prep Table Buying Guide: Sandwich, Pizza and Mega-Top

7 min read · Updated September 25, 2026

Turbo Air – M3 27″ Silver Shallow Depth Worktop Refrigerator with Ergonomically Designed Door – MWR-27S-N6 (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

Turbo Air – Super Deluxe 72″ Worktop Refrigerator with 3 Solid Doors – TWR-72SD-N (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

Turbo Air – Super Deluxe 48″ Worktop Refrigerator with 2 Solid Doors – TWR-48SD-N (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

27″ One (1) Worktop Refrigerator with Backsplash, 5 cu.ft (154 L), Stainless Steel

Turbo Air – Super Deluxe 60″ Worktop Refrigerator with 4 Drawers – TWR-60SD-D4-N (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

Fagor – FWR Series 115V, 27″ Single Door Worktop Refrigerator – FWR-27-N

Turbo Air – Super Deluxe 48.25″ Silver Two-Section Worktop Refrigerator-Drawer With One Door, 2 Drawers and 1 Shelf – TWR-48SD-D2-N (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

Turbo Air – Super Deluxe 60″ Worktop Refrigerator with 2 Solid Doors – TWR-60SD-N (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

Fagor – FWR Series 115V, 72″ Single Door Worktop Refrigerator With Four Drawer – FWR-72-D4-N

Fagor – FWR Series 115V, 60″ Single Door Worktop Refrigerator With Two Drawers – FWR-60-D2-N

Turbo Air – PRO Series 72.6″ Silver Worktop Refrigerator with 2 Drawers + 1 Left Hinged Solid Doors – PWR-72-D2R(L)-N (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

Turbo Air – Super Deluxe 60.25″ Silver Two-Section Worktop Refrigerator-Drawer With 1 Door and 2 Drawers with Recessed Handles – TWR-60SD-D2-N (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

Turbo Air – PRO Series 27.5″ Silver One-Section Worktop Refrigerator with 1 Wire Shelf – PWR-28-G-N (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

Fagor – SWR Series 115V, 93″ Deep Undercounter Worktops Refrigerator With Six Drawer – SWR-93-D6

Kelvinator Commercial – 60″ Under Counter Refrigerator with Worktop & 2 Doors – KCHUCWT60R

Fagor – FWR Series 115V, 72″ Two Doors Worktop Refrigerator With Two Drawer – FWR-72-D2-N

Turbo Air – M3 20″ Silver Shallow Depth Worktop Refrigerator – MWR-20S-N6 (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

Turbo Air – PRO Series 48.25″ Silver Worktop Refrigerator with 4 Drawers – PWR-48-D4-N (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

60″ Two (2) Door Worktop Refrigerator with Backsplash, 15 cu.ft. (425 L), Stainless Steel

Fagor – FWR Series 115V, 36″ Double Door Worktop Refrigerator – FWR-36-N

Fagor – FWR Series 115V, 48″ Double Door Worktop Refrigerator – FWR-48-N

Turbo Air – Super Deluxe 36″ Worktop Refrigerator with 2 Solid Doors – TWR-36SD-N6 (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

Turbo Air – PRO Series 72.6″ Silver Worktop Refrigerator with 2 Solid Doors – PWR-72-N (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

Turbo Air – Super Deluxe 27″ Worktop Refrigerator with Two Drawers – TWR-28SD-D2-N (ETA 5-6 Weeks)