Why would you need external walk in freezers or cold rooms hire at your establishment? You have fully functional, legislation meeting, and hygienic solutions installed and can envisage no requirements for hire facilities today or in the future.
However, it’s wise to be prepared for any eventuality. Have the contact details of a renowned and experienced service provider to hand for peace of mind should a crisis or increased business demands occur.
- In an emergency, when an on-site freezer or fridge develops a fault or breaks down, you’ll need to maintain the food quality and abide by health and safety laws; this requires replacement facilities. Your malfunctioning fridge or freezer will often remain in place whilst repair work is carried out or a new appliance is sourced and delivered. You have limited space and there is no viable way to accommodate hire facilities inside the premises. The external walk in freezer or cold room can be located outside adjacent to the kitchen, by entrance or exit doors, on a terrace; wherever is most convenient.
- You are experiencing a pleasing increase in business. This means more stock must be held to ensure the varied choice of menu can be maintained, or you’ll face turning customers away. But do you want to invest in a permanent fridge or freezer solution when you aren’t confident that the rise in revenue and guests won’t decrease when hot weather, a local event or a sports tournament is over? The proactive and cost effective answer is to hire a cold room or walk in freezer for the duration of the busy period, as you know from bookings that it will last until at least a particular date, and the hire length can easily be extended with professionals when the facilities need to remain on the premises. If, after a time it becomes evident that the increase is not a fleeting experience, then you can look in to purchasing a permanent appliance to suit elevated needs.
- A large event booking requires additional capacity for stock and preparation work. Short term hire means fewer trips for ingredients and items, saving time and fuel. Staff can work in the units without contravening health and safety, so this saves valuable space in the kitchen.
Always ensure that hire periods include the preparation and clear up time and not just the event’s duration; the miniscule amount of money saved with the shortest possible hire is outweighed by increased pressure on you and your team.
A leading firm in the south of England is Icecool Trailers based in Newbury. They have top level reviews, over 25 years of experience working with restaurants, a range of walk in freezers and cold rooms capacities, units that operate via mains and generator. They also offer a 24/7 emergency service. Facilities are delivered and collected from site, set up and down-powered by their team and they provide support services if you have any queries.
Your restaurant has a reputation to uphold; don’t let freezer or refrigeration space compromise your efforts.
