Preparation Chiller
ANKE’s Preparation Chiller holds prepped toppings in GN 1/3 pans on an elevated rail, with a refrigerated cabinet underneath for bulk. Double door (PP-2, 1500mm) or triple door (PP-3, 2025mm), in 304 stainless steel, with a flip up cover that closes the pan line between service.
304
Grade Stainless
GN 1/3
Elevated Pan Grid
R290
Low GWP Refrigerant
2 or 3
Door Configurations
Configurations
Choose Your Configuration
ANKE builds the Preparation Chiller in two lengths on the same platform. PP-2 is 1500mm wide with two doors and 248 litres of cabinet volume. PP-3 is 2025mm wide with three doors and 371.2 litres. Both are 700mm deep, with the worktop at 850mm and the top of the pan rail at 1070mm.
Any door position can be swapped for a bank of 4 or 6 drawers.
PP-2 · Double Door Preparation Chiller - 2 Door · 248 L · 1500mm wide · (850 / 1070mm high)
| Model | PP-2 |
| Type | Chiller |
| Material | 304 Grade Stainless Steel (S/S AISI304) |
| Doors | 2 (interchangeable with drawer banks) |
| Pan Grid | GN 1/3 sized, elevated |
| Number of Shelves | 2 (max 3 positions at 100mm spacing) |
| Shelf Size | 400 x 610 mm |
| Temperature Range | -2C to +10C |
| Ambient Rating | 32C |
| Exterior (WxDxH) | 1500 x 700 x 850 mm, 1070mm to top of pan rail |
| Net Usable Volume | 248 L |
| Weight | 97 kg |
| Refrigerant / GWP | R290 / 3 |
| Evaporating Temp | -10C |
| Refrigeration Watts (+45C Condensing) | 350 W |
| Heat Rejection | 613 W |
| Defrosting | Automatic, hot gas |
| Noise Output | 62 dBA |
| Running Amps | 2.2 A |
| Voltage / Frequency | 220V / 50&60Hz / 1Ph |
| Total Electrical Load | 0.2 kW |
| Energy Consumption / 24 Hours | 2.05 kWh |
| Energy Consumption / Year | 748 kWh |
PP-3 · Triple Door Preparation Chiller - 3 Door · 371.2 L · 2025mm wide · (850 / 1070mm high)
| Model | PP-3 |
| Type | Chiller |
| Material | 304 Grade Stainless Steel (S/S AISI304) |
| Doors | 3 (interchangeable with drawer banks) |
| Pan Grid | GN 1/3 sized, elevated |
| Number of Shelves | 2 (max 3 positions at 100mm spacing) |
| Shelf Size | 400 x 610 mm |
| Temperature Range | -2C to +10C |
| Ambient Rating | 32C |
| Exterior (WxDxH) | 2025 x 700 x 850 mm, 1070mm to top of pan rail |
| Net Usable Volume | 371.2 L |
| Weight | 119 kg |
| Refrigerant / GWP | R290 / 3 |
| Evaporating Temp | -10C |
| Refrigeration Watts (+45C Condensing) | 550 W |
| Heat Rejection | 613 W |
| Defrosting | Automatic, hot gas |
| Noise Output | 62 dBA |
| Running Amps | 2.2 A |
| Voltage / Frequency | 220V / 50&60Hz / 1Ph |
| Total Electrical Load | 0.2 kW |
| Energy Consumption / 24 Hours | 2.96 kWh |
| Energy Consumption / Year | 1080 kWh |
Door, Drawer & Pan Options
Double Door (PP-2)
248 L, 1500mm wide, (1500 x 700 x 850 / 1070mm)
Triple Door (PP-3)
371.2 L, 2025mm wide, (2025 x 700 x 850 / 1070mm)
Doors or Drawers
Interchangeable, bank of 4 or 6 drawers
Pan Rail
GN 1/3 sized pan grid, elevated to 1070mm
Cover
Flip up stainless steel cover, standard
Pans
GN pans available as an option
Legs
Heavy duty brake and swivel castors, standard
Additional Information
| Material | 304 Grade Stainless Steel, interior and exterior |
| Key Features |
|
| Available Configurations | PP-2 Double Door (248 L) · PP-3 Triple Door (371.2 L) |
| Refrigerant & Ambient Rating | R290 hydrocarbon refrigerant (GWP 3) · rated for 32C ambient · -2C to +10C holding temperature · -10C evaporating temperature |
| Options | Door and drawer locks · bank of 4 drawers · bank of 6 drawers · GN pans |
| Applications | Pizzerias, sandwich and deli counters, burger lines, and any high volume assembly station that needs prepped ingredients held cold and within reach during service. |
Quick Decision
Not sure whether you need 2 door or 3 door?
Read More About The Preparation Chiller
Why This Matters
What Happens When Prep Sits Out On The Line
An assembly station lives or dies on two things: how cold the toppings stay, and how far the hands have to travel. A preparation chiller exists to solve both at once, which is why it is built differently from an ordinary counter fridge.
Toppings above safe temperature
Prepped ingredients sitting in unrefrigerated pans climb steadily through a long service, and the pans at the end of the line climb fastest.
Walking to the fridge
Every trip to a remote chiller is time off the station. During a peak, that is the difference between a queue moving and a queue stalling.
Uncovered pans between service
Pans left open dry out at the surface and are exposed to whatever is in the air above the line.
Bending and reaching all shift
A low cabinet forces staff to crouch repeatedly. Over a long service that slows assembly and wears people out.
Why ANKE
Why Choose The ANKE Preparation Chiller
ANKE has manufactured commercial refrigeration in the UAE since 1997. The Preparation Chiller is built as a working station rather than as storage, with the pan rail, the cover, and the cabinet designed around the way an assembly line actually runs during peak service.
371 L
Cabinet Volume (PP-3)
GN 1/3
Elevated Pan Grid
748 kWh
Per Year (PP-2)
UAE
Manufactured, Local Support
Engineering Insight
Why The Spec Sheet Lists Two Heights, 850mm And 1070mm
Look at the exterior dimension and you will see it written as 850 / 1070. That is not a typo or a range. The 850mm is the worktop, at standard counter height so it lines up with the rest of the kitchen. The 1070mm is the top of the elevated pan rail, which sits roughly where a standing person’s hands naturally rest. Building a pizza or a sandwich therefore needs no bending, while the bulk cabinet stays underneath at counter height. One machine, two working heights, doing two different jobs at once.
Elevated GN 1/3 pan grid
Puts prepped toppings at hand height, so assembly during peak service needs no crouching or reaching down.
Flip up stainless steel cover
Closes the pan line between service to hold temperature and keep the pans covered, then folds back out of the way when service starts.
Hot gas defrost
Clears frost using heat from the system itself rather than a separate electric element, which is gentler on the product sitting in the cabinet.
Bank of 4 or 6 drawers
Any door position can be swapped for drawers, which suits dough trays and portioned proteins better than a shelved cabinet does.
How To Order
From Enquiry To Installed Prep Station
Five steps from enquiry to an installed unit. Tell us the length you have available on the line and whether you want doors or drawer banks underneath, and we will confirm whether PP-2 or PP-3 fits.
1
Enquiry
2
Length & Door Layout
3
Manufacturing
4
Delivery
5
Handover & Support
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Click a category to see its questions.
What is a preparation chiller?
It is a refrigerated assembly station. A row of GN 1/3 pans sits on an elevated rail at the front for prepped ingredients, and a refrigerated cabinet sits underneath for bulk stock. A flip up cover closes the pan line between service.
What is a pizza prep chiller used for?
It holds prepped toppings within arm’s reach during service, so a pizza or sandwich can be assembled without leaving the station. The elevated pan rail is what separates it from an ordinary counter fridge.
What is the difference between a preparation chiller and an under counter chiller?
An under counter chiller is refrigerated storage with a flat worktop on top. A preparation chiller adds an elevated GN 1/3 pan rail at 1070mm plus a flip up cover, so it is a working assembly station rather than storage with a bench above it.
Can I have drawers instead of doors?
Yes. Any door position can be replaced with a bank of 4 or 6 drawers, which suits dough trays and portioned proteins.
What is the difference between PP-2 and PP-3?
PP-2 is 1500mm wide with two doors and 248 litres of cabinet volume. PP-3 is 2025mm wide with three doors and 371.2 litres. Both are 700mm deep with the worktop at 850mm and the pan rail at 1070mm.
What temperature range does the ANKE Preparation Chiller hold?
It holds -2C to +10C, with a -10C evaporating temperature.
What size pans does it take?
The pan grid is GN 1/3 sized. GN pans are available as an option if you need them supplied with the unit.
How tall is it?
The worktop is at 850mm, which is standard counter height. The top of the elevated pan rail is at 1070mm. Both figures appear on the spec sheet as 850 / 1070.
What ambient temperature is it rated for?
The Preparation Chiller is rated for 32C ambient. That is lower than the 43C rating on the ANKE under counter range, so it should be sited in an air-conditioned area rather than an unconditioned space.
What refrigerant does it use?
It runs on R290, a hydrocarbon refrigerant with a Global Warming Potential of 3.
Why does the flip up cover matter?
Closing the pan line between service holds the temperature in the pans and keeps them covered against anything in the air above the station. It also stops the surface of prepped ingredients drying out.
How often should the condenser be cleaned?
A prep station sits in the middle of a working kitchen, so grease and dust build up quickly. Check and clean the condenser every 1 to 3 months.
The pans are not staying cold enough. What should I check first?
Check that the flip up cover is being closed between service, then check the condenser for grease and dust, then check that pans are not being overfilled above the rail line. Overfilled pans sit above the cold air and warm from the top.
Where does the defrost water go?
The unit includes a waste heat recovery condensate vaporizer system, which evaporates the condensate using waste heat rather than draining it away.
Which model should I choose?
Measure the length available on your line first. PP-2 needs 1500mm, PP-3 needs 2025mm. If both fit, choose on cabinet volume: 248 litres against 371.2 litres.
Does ANKE build custom sizes?
Yes. As a manufacturer, ANKE can build custom refrigeration to a specific size or layout on request, in addition to the standard PP-2 and PP-3 lengths.
What options are available?
Door and drawer locks, a bank of 4 drawers, a bank of 6 drawers, and GN pans supplied with the unit.
What is the warranty on the ANKE Preparation Chiller?
Warranty terms are confirmed at the time of quotation. Contact the ANKE team for current warranty details.
How do I order?
Send your available line length and door or drawer layout by WhatsApp, the quote form on this page, or by phone. ANKE confirms the model and options, manufactures the unit in the UAE, and delivers to your site with handover support.
You may also like…
ANKE manufactures the Preparation Chiller alongside a full commercial refrigeration and flat pack range, so related equipment for the same kitchen build is one click away.
