Optimize your commercial kitchen workflow with the Clearance Arctic Air ARCB48 48" 2 Drawer Refrigerated Chef Base. Designed for restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, catering operations, and professional foodservice environments, this heavy-duty refrigerated chef base combines a durable stainless steel equipment stand with convenient refrigerated drawer storage directly below cooking equipment. The ARCB48 helps chefs maximize workspace efficiency while keeping frequently used ingredients cold, organized, and easily accessible.
The Arctic Air ARCB48 Refrigerated Chef Base is engineered for demanding commercial kitchen applications where durability, reliability, and performance are essential. Featuring two full-extension refrigerated drawers, this unit provides quick access to ingredients, sauces, toppings, proteins, and prepared foods while allowing countertop cooking equipment such as griddles, ovens, and ranges to be installed directly above the refrigerated base.
Built with a professional stainless steel exterior and heavy-duty stainless steel top, the ARCB48 provides a strong and easy-to-clean work surface designed for commercial kitchen use. The insulated top includes a ceramic fabric layer that helps reduce heat transfer from cooking equipment into the refrigerated cabinet, improving cooling efficiency and helping maintain consistent internal temperatures.
The Arctic Air ARCB48 maintains a temperature range of 33°F to 41°F, making it ideal for storing fresh ingredients, food toppings, sauces, meats, vegetables, and other refrigerated products required during food preparation and service. The electronic microprocessor temperature control with external digital LED display allows operators to easily monitor and manage cabinet temperatures for reliable food storage.
The 48-inch refrigerated chef base design provides a compact footprint while delivering valuable refrigerated storage directly at the cooking line. The two refrigerated drawers accommodate up to four full-size food pans, helping kitchen staff organize ingredients efficiently while reducing unnecessary movement during busy service periods. The heavy-duty telescoping drawer slides provide smooth full-extension operation for easy loading and unloading.
Designed for long-term commercial use, the Arctic Air ARCB48 includes stainless steel drawer facings, liners, reinforced mounting points, removable magnetic drawer gaskets, stainless steel hooked adapter bars, and heavy-duty casters with locking capability for easier installation and positioning. The front-accessible condensing unit simplifies cleaning, maintenance, and servicing to help reduce downtime in busy kitchens.
The ARCB48 uses environmentally friendly R290 hydrocarbon refrigerant technology and is designed to meet commercial foodservice requirements, including NSF Standard 7 compliance for open food storage applications. Its combination of refrigerated drawer storage, durable construction, and countertop equipment support makes it an excellent choice for modern professional kitchens.
This clearance refrigerated chef base is ideal for restaurants, pizza shops, bakeries, hotels, catering companies, commissary kitchens, and foodservice operators looking for dependable refrigerated storage combined with a heavy-duty equipment base. Whether installed beneath a griddle, oven, range, or other countertop cooking equipment, the Arctic Air ARCB48 provides the performance, convenience, and durability required for efficient commercial kitchen operations.
