Built-in Cold Drop‑In Surfaces

Built-in Cold Drop‑In Surfaces – an Efficient and Aesthetic Choice for Canteens and Self‑Service Lines

Built‑in cold drop‑in surfaces are an essential component of modern food service areas, where priorities include not only safe storage and presentation of food but also visual cohesion and functional layout. They ensure optimal temperatures for cold products during service and significantly ease staff workload during peak operations.

These surfaces are suitable for various catering environments—from schools and hospitals to corporate canteens, self‑service restaurants, and event venues. They are ideal for storing cold items such as salads, appetizers, fruits, desserts, and dairy products at appropriate temperatures.

Functionality and Applications

• Stable cooling: maintains a uniform temperature across the surface area to ensure consistent product quality.

• Electronic temperature control: precise thermostats match storage requirements for different products.

• Surface options: available as a chilled top (without containers) or as a recessed version designed for GN container placement.

• Automatic defrost: some models offer automated defrosting, reducing staff intervention and ensuring consistent performance.

• LED lighting: optional integrated lighting highlights the displayed food and enhances visual appeal.

Custom Design and Engineering by the BHS Team

BHS engineers and designers collaborate with each client to create the most technically and visually suitable cold drop‑in surface solution:

• Space‑tailored design: considers the dimensions of the service area, service flow, ergonomics, and placement of other equipment.

• Full visual integration: surfaces are coordinated with counters, display cabinets, facades, and the overall interior.

• Modular solutions: cold surfaces can be combined with hot drop‑in units, neutral segments, and other equipment to form a unified self‑service line.

• Design material flexibility: compatible with various worktop materials—stainless steel, laminated MDF, engineered stone, wood veneer, etc.

Customer Testimonial

“In collaboration with BHS, we developed a custom solution for our self‑service area combining hot and cold drop‑in surfaces. We especially appreciated that the design aligned with our existing interior and the units fit perfectly into the space. The cold surface maintains temperature throughout the working day, and it’s very easy for our staff to manage. Very professional service and a well‑thought‑out technical solution.”