What Makes the Infrico MR EN Refrigerated Counters With Raised Collar a Professional Choice for UK Prep Kitchens?
The Infrico MR EN refrigerated counters with raised collar are designed specifically for chilled ingredient preparation in busy UK kitchens where speed, organisation and food safety are critical. Sitting at 1100 mm high with a raised collar that accepts suitable gastronorm containers, this range creates a dedicated cold prep zone where chefs can keep salad, topping, garnish and mise en place ingredients directly in front of them while bulk stock is stored in the refrigerated cabinet underneath. For restaurants, pizzerias, sandwich shops and hotel kitchens across the UK, the MR1620EN and MR2190EN provide a compact, all-in-one saladette-style counter that combines efficient undercounter storage with a practical chilled ingredient rail.
Built in stainless steel inside and out and supplied through established UK catering equipment distributors, the Infrico MR EN refrigerated counters with raised collar deliver a specification that fits straight into modern British foodservice operations, with plug-and-play electrical connection, dependable European engineering and the performance expectations of professional commercial kitchen equipment.
How Do the Infrico MR EN Refrigerated Counters With Raised Collar Deliver Stable Performance for Chilled Ingredient Prep?
The Infrico MR EN refrigerated counters with raised collar use a ventilated cooling system to circulate cold air evenly around the storage compartment. This fan-assisted airflow helps maintain a stable temperature band of approximately +2 °C to +6 °C, ideal for holding fresh salad, dairy products, toppings and prepared ingredients at safe serving temperatures even when doors are opened frequently during busy service.
Each model in the range runs on modern R290 refrigerant and features automatic defrost and fully automatic operation, helping to maintain efficient performance with minimal manual intervention. The injected cabinet structure supports good insulation, which in turn helps reduce energy loss and assists UK operators in managing long-term running costs while keeping chilled ingredients in reliable, food-safe conditions throughout long trading hours.
Which Construction Features Make the Infrico MR EN Refrigerated Counters With Raised Collar Durable in British Catering Operations?
High grade AISI 304 stainless steel is used for both the exterior and interior of the Infrico MR EN refrigerated counters with raised collar, giving each unit a strong, corrosion-resistant shell that withstands daily knocks, spills and cleaning chemicals. This level of construction is well suited to demanding UK catering environments, from independent restaurants and branded casual dining groups through to hotels and contract caterers.
Rounded internal corners and an internal drain make it easier to clean the storage compartment at the end of each shift, supporting strict hygiene routines and helping sites meet their day-to-day cleaning schedules. A completely injected compact structure improves rigidity and stability, ensuring the counter remains solid over time even when fully loaded with gastronorm containers and heavy stock. Adjustable legs allow the working height and level to be finely set, so the counter lines up neatly with adjacent stainless steel fabrication and prep benches in a busy kitchen layout.
How Do the Infrico MR EN Refrigerated Counters With Raised Collar Protect Food Safety and Temperature Control?
Digital electronic control with a clear temperature display gives kitchen teams instant visibility of cabinet conditions, making it easier to maintain food-safe storage and record checks as part of HACCP routines. Operators can quickly verify that the MR EN refrigerated counters are holding in the correct range for chilled ingredients and adjust settings where required.
The ventilated cooling system helps maintain even temperatures throughout the cabinet, reducing hot spots that might otherwise compromise sensitive ingredients. Automatic defrost ensures the evaporator remains free from excess ice build-up, protecting airflow and helping the refrigeration system operate efficiently. Replaceable door gaskets can be swapped when worn, maintaining a reliable seal over the long term and supporting consistent performance and energy efficiency in professional kitchens that operate throughout the day.
How Do the MR1620EN and MR2190EN Infrico Refrigerated Counters With Raised Collar Differ for UK Kitchens?
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MR1620EN double hinged door refrigerated counter with raised collar – At approximately 1618 mm wide and 800 mm deep with a 1100 mm high worktop and collar, this two-door model provides around 405 litres of refrigerated storage. It is supplied with one shelf per door, giving a practical layout for containers, cartons and prepared components. The footprint suits small to medium prep areas, independent kitchens and compact salad or pizza preparation stations where chefs need a dedicated cold topping and saladette counter without consuming too much floor space.
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MR2190EN triple hinged door refrigerated counter with raised collar – Stepping up to roughly 2185 mm wide and 800 mm deep, the three-door MR2190EN offers a larger storage volume of around 625 litres while keeping the same 1100 mm working height. One shelf per door offers generous shelving across the wider cabinet, ideal for higher volume restaurants, hotel kitchens, busy pizzerias and high-throughput sandwich or salad lines where more chilled storage and more pan capacity on the raised collar are required.
Both Infrico MR EN models share the same raised collar design, which is engineered to accept compatible gastronorm containers (not supplied) up to a maximum depth of around 150 mm. This allows operators to configure the ingredient rail to match their menu, with different pan sizes and layouts, while keeping the core refrigerated counter format consistent across multiple sites or kitchen designs.
Which Hygiene and Maintenance Details Help the Infrico MR EN Refrigerated Counters With Raised Collar Stay Service-Ready?
The Infrico MR EN refrigerated counters with raised collar have been designed with day-to-day hygiene and maintenance firmly in mind. The stainless steel interior with rounded corners makes it easier to remove food debris and residues during daily wipe-downs, reducing the time staff spend cleaning and helping to maintain a professional, food-safe environment.
The internal drain supports more intensive cleaning when needed, allowing operators to rinse the cabinet interior effectively without water pooling on the base. Automatic defrost keeps the evaporator and airflow paths clear, reducing the likelihood of ice build-up that could hinder performance or cause unnecessary call-outs. Replaceable door gaskets mean that seals can be changed quickly if damaged or worn, improving energy performance and minimising cold air loss over the life of the counter.
Which Everyday Use Cases Make the Infrico MR EN Refrigerated Counters With Raised Collar Ideal for UK Hospitality?
The Infrico MR EN refrigerated counters with raised collar are well suited to any operation that needs a dedicated cold prep station. In pizzerias and casual dining restaurants, the raised collar can be configured with gastronorm containers holding cheese, meats, vegetables and sauces, while the undercounter storage keeps bulk stock close at hand. Chefs can assemble pizzas or flatbreads along the counter, replenishing pans from the refrigerated cabinet below to keep service flowing smoothly.
In sandwich bars, salad shops and grab-and-go counters, the MR EN range provides a chilled base for fillings such as deli meats, cheeses, vegetables and dressings, helping teams build orders quickly and consistently. In hotels, contract catering and education settings, the counters work well as a central cold prep station for breakfast buffets, salad bars and cold starter sections, supporting both mise en place and live assembly in one compact footprint.
Where Do the Infrico MR EN Refrigerated Counters With Raised Collar Fit Best in a Modern UK Kitchen Layout?
With their 1100 mm worktop height and raised collar, the Infrico MR EN refrigerated counters are typically positioned where chilled ingredient access is most critical: along pizza make lines, salad preparation routes, sandwich assembly runs or near the pass for cold starters and side dishes. The 800 mm depth matches standard commercial fabrication, helping the counters integrate neatly into existing lines of benches and cooking equipment.
The MR1620EN is ideal for smaller kitchens or single-station prep areas where space is tight but operators still want a fully featured raised-collar prep counter. The MR2190EN suits larger, multi-chef stations, central prep islands and production kitchens where a long, uninterrupted chilled work surface is required. Adjustable legs make it easy to level the counter on typical UK kitchen floors, ensuring a stable and comfortable working height for staff across the line.
Why Should UK Caterers Choose the Infrico MR EN Refrigerated Counter With Raised Collar Range for Long-Term Prep Efficiency?
- Efficient prep workflow – Raised collars designed to accept suitable gastronorm containers allow chefs to keep key ingredients visible and within reach, shortening assembly times and supporting consistent, fast service during busy trading periods.
- Professional-grade construction – High grade AISI 304 stainless steel, an injected cabinet structure and robust doors give the MR EN range the durability needed for intensive daily use in British foodservice operations.
- Reliable, food-safe refrigeration – Ventilated cooling, automatic defrost, R290 refrigerant and digital temperature control help maintain safe temperatures for chilled ingredients, protecting food quality and reducing waste.
- UK-ready installation and support – A 13-amp supply, sensible footprints and distribution through established UK catering equipment suppliers make these counters straightforward to specify, install and support across single or multi-site operations.
For operators who want to combine efficient cold prep, organised ingredient presentation and dependable refrigerated storage in one piece of equipment, the Infrico MR EN refrigerated counter with raised collar range offers a practical, long-term solution that fits seamlessly into modern UK kitchens, from independent restaurants to high-volume hospitality and contract catering environments.
