Chef Base
73 products
Buy commercial chef bases online in Canada: 73 products from brands like Turbo Air, SilverKing and Fagor, most priced $3,600 to $15,900 CAD. 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.
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What commercial chef bases cost at Norpex
- Most models
- $3,600 – $15,900
- Median price
- $10,500
- Priced models
- 69
List prices in CAD before tax and delivery, read from the catalogue as it stands. Models without a listed price are quoted on request.
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 in Canada?
- Most commercial chef bases on Norpex list between $3,600 and $15,900 CAD, with a median of about $10,500 across 69 priced models; the full range runs from $2,101.99 to $47,919.05; prices are list prices before tax and shipping. Models without a listed price are quoted on request.
Where can I buy commercial chef bases online in Canada?
- Norpex sells commercial chef bases online at norpex.ca, where 73 commercial chef bases are listed. Some in-stock items can be bought online by card, with shipping calculated at checkout. Each product page says whether it can be bought online or goes to a quote.
What sizes do commercial chef bases come in?
- Norpex lists commercial chef bases in 8 sizes, from 36 to 96 inches. The most common, with the number of models: 60-inch (10), 48-inch (9) and 72-inch (7). Measure the space and the clearances the maker's spec sheet asks for before ordering.
Which brands of commercial chef bases do you carry?
- Norpex lists 73 commercial chef bases. The brands with the most models listed are Turbo Air with 27, SilverKing with 12, Fagor with 5, New Air with 5 and Randell 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. Some products ship free: their product page says so, and checkout applies it automatically. There is no flat-rate offer.
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