CKE STCF1560 Commercial Underbench Freezer, 288L Stainless Steel

Our review

This is a commercial under-counter freezer from CKE, built to sit beneath a worktop and double as a stainless steel prep surface. The 288-litre capacity comes in a cabinet only 600mm deep and 1500mm wide, so it suits cafes, small restaurants, and catering kitchens where floor space is tight but cold storage still matters. The Dixell digital control gives you a readable, adjustable thermostat rather than a simple dial, which helps when staff need consistent temperatures across shifts. Before buying, measure your counter gap carefully, check that the door swing and ventilation clearance work in your layout, and confirm whether you need a freezer or a fridge in that spot, since underbench units come in both. Compare against standard-depth counters, which hold more but eat into walkway space, and against drawer-style units, which organise better but usually cost more for the same volume. Think about how often the door will open during service, because that affects recovery time more than headline capacity. If your kitchen runs hot or the unit sits near cooking equipment, plan the airflow around it. Available on Sokonia.