Beat the Heat: The Ultimate Refrigeration Guide for American Restaurants
Summer in the USA is go-time for restaurants. From backyard BBQ vibes in Texas to beachfront dining in Florida, it’s one of the busiest and most profitable times of year. But with those packed patios and high-volume orders comes a real kitchen challenge: the heat. Whether you’re cooking through 115°F heat waves in Phoenix or battling the humidity of Miami kitchens, one thing’s certain: your refrigeration better keep up. At Adande, we’re here to make sure it does.
The American Summer Kitchen Struggle Is Real
Kitchen temps in the U.S. can get brutal. Add open flames, grills, fryers, and long service hours, and your equipment is working overtime just to keep its cool. Not all refrigeration can handle it, but ours can. Our drawers are designed to meet the needs for demanding commercial kitchens, from energy-spiking heat waves to full-volume prep hours. Here’s how we make your kitchen cooler, smarter, and more efficient:
Perfect for BBQ and Big Cuts
Got briskets and ribs ready to go? Our double-stack VCS2 undercounter unit offers 23 US gallons of internal capacity, that’s room for 8 x 1/1 GN pans (4” deep) or up to 176 lbs of food. You can load it with large cuts of meat or set it up for marinades, rubs, and prepped proteins—whatever your service needs.
Variable Temperature = Total Flexibility
Each drawer lets you choose temps from -8 °F to +59 °F. Whether you’re storing frozen burger patties or fresh seafood, Adande keeps everything right where it needs to be. Switching from lunch service to dinner prep? Need more freezer space before a big holiday weekend? Our drawers shift modes in under an hour, no downtime, no drama.
Chef Base Units Built for Action
Need something to support a griddle, combi oven, or grill? Adande Chef Base units are purpose-built for the demands of high-output kitchens, especially during the intense summer months. Designed to withstand the radiant heat from heavy-duty cooking equipment placed directly on top, these bases perform under pressure. With a low-height design that keeps prep close to the action, Chef Bases streamline your workflow during busy shifts and reduce unnecessary steps in the kitchen. Whether you’re running a sizzling burger station or a seafood grill, our Chef Bases are the perfect pairing of strength, efficiency and cooling reliability.
Don’t Let the Heat Burn Your Profits
The difference between a smooth service and a disaster is reliable refrigeration. While your competitors are scrambling to save spoiled briskets or calling for emergency repairs, Adande owners are staying cool, literally and financially. To learn more about our drawers, talk to Karl, our Managing Director today!