Commercial Cold Rooms
Temperature-Controlled Storage
Our commercial cold room installations provide reliable temperature control for food storage in professional kitchens.
Designed to protect what matters
Commercial cold rooms are essential for maintaining food quality, safety, and operational efficiency in high-volume catering environments. A correctly designed and installed cold room helps ensure consistent storage temperatures, protects perishable goods, and supports compliance with food safety requirements.
Our cold room solutions are planned with real-world kitchen demands in mind, delivering dependable performance in busy commercial settings.
Commercial Cold Rooms Designed for Catering Environments
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Every kitchen has different storage requirements depending on menu, volume, and service style. We design commercial cold rooms to suit your operational needs, ensuring practical layouts and reliable temperature control.
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Our design considerations include:
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Required storage capacity and access
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Internal layout for organised stock management
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Temperature consistency and airflow
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Door positioning and access routes
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Integration with surrounding kitchen areas
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This tailored approach helps improve efficiency while protecting stored products.
Installed for Reliability, Hygiene & Compliance
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Correct installation is critical to ensure cold rooms perform as intended. Our team installs commercial cold rooms with attention to detail, ensuring secure panels, effective insulation, and reliable temperature control.
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Hygienic, easy-clean internal finishes
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Durable flooring suitable for cold environments
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Correct sealing and insulation
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Safe access and lighting
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Integration with electrical and refrigeration services
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These details help ensure long-term performance and support hygiene and food safety standards.
Cold Rooms for New Builds, Refurbishments & Upgrades
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We install commercial cold rooms as part of full kitchen projects and as standalone installations. Whether you are fitting out a new kitchen or upgrading existing cold storage, we tailor the solution to suit your space and operational requirements.
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Our cold room installations are suitable for:
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Restaurants and takeaways
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Hotels and hospitality venues
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Schools and education kitchens
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Care homes and healthcare catering facilities
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Food production and preparation areas
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Each project is planned to deliver reliable performance with minimal disruption where possible.
Integrated with Your Commercial Kitchen Layout
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Cold rooms work best when planned alongside the wider kitchen design. We coordinate cold room installations with catering equipment, dishwash areas, flooring, wall finishes, and ventilation to ensure smooth workflow and practical access.
This integrated approach helps reduce inefficiencies and supports safe handling and storage practices.
Commercial Cold Room Installation Across Essex, London & the M25​
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We provide commercial cold room installation across Essex, London, Kent, and the wider M25 area, supporting a wide range of catering and food preparation environments.
If you are planning a new cold room or upgrading existing storage facilities, our team can provide clear, professional advice tailored to your requirements.
Next step:
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Contact our team to discuss your commercial cold room installation requirements and arrange a consultation.
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Whether you need a full commercial kitchen installation or a specialist service, our team is here to help. Get in touch with JLG Kitchens & Vent for expert advice and a no-obligation quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Commercial Cold Rooms - Walk In Fridges and Freezers
What is a commercial cold room?
A commercial cold room is a temperature-controlled storage space designed to safely store food and beverages at consistent temperatures. Cold rooms are commonly used in commercial kitchens, bars, and catering environments to protect food quality, extend shelf life, and meet hygiene requirements.
Is a cold room the same as a walk-in fridge?
Yes. A cold room is essentially a walk-in fridge designed for commercial use. It provides chilled storage for fresh food, drinks, and prepared items, allowing staff easy access and high-capacity storage.
What is the difference between a cold room and a walk-in freezer?
A cold room (walk-in fridge) operates at chilled temperatures, typically between 0°C and 5°C. A walk-in freezer operates at much lower temperatures to store frozen goods. The construction, insulation, and refrigeration systems differ to suit the required temperature range.
What regulations apply to commercial cold rooms?
Commercial cold rooms must support food hygiene standards by maintaining safe storage temperatures and allowing effective cleaning. Installations must follow health & safety compliant practices to ensure reliability, accessibility, and safe operation.
How do I start a commercial cold room project?
The first step is a site survey. This allows space, insulation requirements, refrigeration capacity, access routes, and operational needs to be assessed before design and installation.
Do you offer site surveys and quotations?
Yes. A free site survey and quotation is provided to assess your requirements, review the space, and give accurate pricing before work begins.
Can you design and install complete cold room solutions?
Yes. Complete cold room solutions can be designed and installed, including panels, doors, refrigeration systems, and commissioning to suit your kitchen or bar operation.
Can you supply cold room appliances and equipment?
Yes. Cold room refrigeration systems and components can be supplied as part of a full installation or installed if already sourced.
Can a walk-in fridge be converted into a walk-in freezer?
In many cases, yes. Conversion depends on insulation levels, door specification, and refrigeration capacity. A site survey is required to confirm whether conversion is viable and cost-effective.
Can you fit a new compressor to an existing cold room?
Yes. Replacement compressors can be supplied and installed on existing cold room systems, provided compatibility and system condition are confirmed.
Do you work with all cold room manufacturers?
Yes. We work with all manufacturers except Adexa, allowing flexibility when specifying equipment to suit performance, budget, and space requirements.
Can you just set up and commission a cold room?
Yes. Cold room set-up and commissioning services are available, ensuring systems are correctly installed, tested, and operating at the required temperatures.
What measurements are needed for a commercial cold room?
Key measurements include available floor space, ceiling height, door clearances, power supply location, and intended storage capacity. These are normally confirmed during the site survey.
How much does a commercial cold room cost?
Costs depend on size, temperature requirements, insulation thickness, refrigeration systems, and installation complexity. While budget is important, investing in a properly specified cold room helps avoid temperature issues and food waste.
Can cold rooms be installed in existing kitchens or bars environments?
Yes. Cold rooms can be installed or upgraded in existing kitchens and bar environments, including refurbishments and operational expansions.
Do you work with project managers, engineers, and installers?
Yes. Cold room installations are coordinated with project managers, engineers, and installers to ensure services, layouts, and refrigeration systems integrate smoothly.
How long does a commercial cold room installation take?
Installation time depends on size and complexity. Smaller cold rooms can often be installed quickly, while larger or bespoke solutions may require more detailed planning.
What areas do you cover for commercial cold rooms?
Commercial cold room design, installation, and commissioning services are available across London, Essex, and inside and around the M25, supporting kitchens, bars, and large catering operations.
Why choose a specialist for commercial cold rooms?
Specialists understand temperature control, food safety, and real-world operational demands. This ensures cold rooms are designed, installed, and commissioned to perform reliably and protect your stock long term.