Practically in every cafe, fast food restaurant, bar, bistro, canteen you can now find a desktop refrigerated display case, in which ready meals, salads, semi-finished products, etc. are placed and stored for some time.
The use of such a showcase will allow you to attractively, conveniently and effectively decorate the trading floor. But first of all, a professional and high-quality display case will preserve the taste of the products for the recommended storage time.
Desk top refrigerated display case
Today, such equipment is in demand almost everywhere where ready-made meals, food products and drinks are sold. Basically, such a showcase is found:
- at catering establishments;
- in grocery stores;
- in entertainment areas and cinemas;
- at gas stations;
- when organizing street trading.
The desktop showcase is convenient and good because it will help:
- profitable to present ready meals;
- stimulate the trading process;
- store goods for a short time;
- present a range of top pizzas and sandwiches;
Such a showcase is selected taking into account the professional features of the equipment, depending on the tasks.
Types of showcases
Before you purchase a desktop refrigerated display case, decide on the scope of its application, as well as on the dishes and products that will be presented in it. Of all the types of such showcases, it is customary to single out ventilated or statically cooled models, sushi cases, pastry shops, and for selling pizza. Any of these options has its own unique functionality, for which it is valued by catering and trade enterprises.
All intended models are rated as follows:
- Desk top ventilated refrigerated display case is good for selling and storing dairy, deli and other products that need uniform and moderate cooling.
- The refrigerated confectionery display case is suitable for displaying sweet dishes and pastries. To do this, it maintains a stable temperature in the range of 0 … +7 degrees.
- Desktop showcase bar - sushi case - focused on the storage and demonstration of oriental cuisine. For such products, a constant balance of temperature and humidity in the working chamber of the equipment is important.
- The statically cooled display case is a convenient solution for ensuring the freshness of prepared meals in bars, shops and catering establishments, since only this type of refrigeration equipment eliminatesairing products during storage.
- Refrigerated pizza display cabinet is recommended for preparing and storing multi-component dishes. Its package necessarily includes gastronomic containers for sauces and ingredients.
How to choose a showcase?
Units for selling salads, pizza, sushi and rolls are selected easily. Their specialization will allow you to quickly navigate the range and purchase the best. But when a desktop refrigerated showcase for a store or a desktop bar model is required, problems can arise.
What should I look for when choosing a small desktop showcase?
- Dimensions - consider the location of the equipment and make preliminary measurements. For example, a dessert display case is chosen based on its depth, while a bar display case is selected based on its length.
- Lighting - your bar counter showcase will pay off much faster when the products displayed in it are advantageous and well lit. However, this merchandising rule applies to other models as well.
- The number of levels is expressed by the number and presence of shelves in the working chamber. A showcase for a bar in a cafe is often chosen without shelves at all or with only one. At the same time, a model with a maximum capacity is preferable for a store.
- Glasses are selected taking into account the wishes of the staff and consumer preferences. They can be straight or rounded, folding or stationary; position only in front or give a wide view.
When choosing refrigerated display cases, you should separately remember about the mandatory service, which includes not only daily care, but also systematic maintenance - condenser cleaning should be carried out at least once a month and is mandatory.
Model Overview
"Frosty RTW 100" is a desktop refrigerated display case for displaying, selling and storing foodstuffs under the necessary conditions. The show-window is equipped with two lattices for laying out of goods. Shelves - chromed steel. The unit is equipped with LED lighting for a more effective presentation. The temperature regime of the chamber varies from 0 to +12 °С. Due to the transparent front part and walls, a panoramic view of the entire product is guaranteed. The black framework is covered with enamel. Compactness, high-quality workmanship and elegant design make this countertop showcase the best choice for cafes and bars.
Parma-1, 5
This model of refrigerated display case is the best solution for kiosks, shops and fast foods with limited space. Working surfaces are made of galvanized steel and covered with PVC. The backlight is made of ABS plastic. Imported components filled with high-pressure polyurethane foam - all this indicates the high consumer qualities of the display case and its reliability indicators.
Features:
- display area - 0.6 m2;
- mechanical thermostat;
- fluorescent backlight;
- temperature regime - from +2 to +8 °С;
- autonomous lighting control;
- plastic sides.
Bar showcase Carboma ВХСВ-1, 5 XL
The refrigerated display case of this model manufactured by Polyus is widely used in catering places, shops, cafes and restaurants for the presentation, sale and short-term storage of a wide variety of food products (salads, pastries, sandwiches, cakes, sushi, etc.). e.).
Product display area - 0.385 m2. This model also comes with a glass shelf. Due to it, the area of the display of goods is almost doubled. The showcase uses a refrigerating unit from the Electrolux trademark, which is guaranteed to ensure long-term flawless operation. Compressor charged with R134a refrigerant.
The temperature inside can be adjusted with a thermostat from 0 to +8 °C.
The body of the showcase is made of stainless steel using the latest technology and painted black. Lighting inside the Carboma refrigerated display case is provided by a fluorescent lamp. Under its light, the products inside the showcase look even more attractive. This model is quite economical, as it consumes only 3 kW per day.
Refrigerated showcase for shop
Another model of the Russian manufacturer "Pole" - showcase "Argo 1, 0" is one of the most popular for temporary storage and demonstration of food products that do not require freezing. Usually this table type model is purchased for the sale of cheeses, dairyproducts and other gastronomic products owners of small grocery stores.
In their reviews, the owners of this model talk about such a minus as the lack of auto-defrost, but many note its beautiful and stylish design.
The product display width is 486mm. Curved display glass will effectively present the product to the buyer, as well as prevent the process of glare from external light sources. The shelf for the seller is painted and made of stainless steel. It can be used as a table for placing packages and scales. Inside the showcase there is an additional shelf for displaying related products.
Hicold VRTG 5
Desktop refrigerated showcase for short-term placement of already chilled products. The kit includes nine containers measuring 325x176x150 mm, which can be installed in a showcase and offer the customer a wide range of fresh salads.
The advantages of this model of refrigerated display cases in their reviews, consumers call the electronic temperature display controller, as well as the stainless steel case.
The showcase is installed on a countertop or bar counter.
