Buyers Guide: Choose The Right Blast Chiller

1. Why the right blast chiller matters

The right blast chiller protects food quality, locks in freshness, speeds production, and keeps you compliant. Choose well and you reduce waste, increase yield and consistency, and minimise power costs while safeguarding food safety.

SKOPE Promise: Quality you can trust, energy-smart performance, and expert support that stays with you for the life of the equipment.

 

2. Define your needs

Use this checklist before you compare models.

a. Menu and product

What will you chill or freeze most often, and in what batch sizes. Consider tray types and spacing, GN or bakery compatibility, and target core temperatures for different foods.

b. Kitchen layout

Where will the unit sit: back-of-house line or production room. Check footprint, ventilation and clearances, door swing, and trolley access if roll-in.

c. Temperature range

Do you need blast chill only, shock freeze, non-stop cycles, cold holding or low-temperature cooking. Confirm performance from +90 °C down to +3 °C or −18 °C.

d. Compliance and records

What temperature monitoring, core probes and downloadable history do you require for HACCP. Ensure USB or app connectivity for audits.

e. Running costs

Think about power consumption, refrigerant choice, and cycle efficiency. How efficient does your blast chiller need to be to meet energy targets.

What are your top priorities?

• Protect food quality: rapid pull-down, micro-crystal freezing, accurate core probes
• Keep costs down: energy-efficient operation with natural refrigerants
• Scale output: high tray capacity, adjustable racks, non-stop cycles
• Fit the space: compact reach-in or roll-in with easy trolley access
• Make cleaning simple: stainless interiors, sanitation systems, easy-wipe finishes

 

3. Understand the main blast chiller types

Blast chiller type	Description	Best for	SKOPE fit
Reach-in, multi-function	High-performance blast chilling and shock freezing with options for non-stop cycles, cold holding and low-temperature cooking	Premium kitchens needing maximum yield, speed and versatility	MultiFresh Next Excellence
Reach-in, essential function	Rapid chill and shock freeze with simple, programmable control	Cafés, restaurants and bakeries seeking dependable performance	MultiFresh Next Essential or EasyFresh Next
Roll-in, self-contained	Trolley entry with built-in refrigeration using natural refrigerant	Large venues and production sites needing up to ~100 kg per cycle	MultiFresh Next XL/XXL
Roll-in, remote system	Modular rooms with remote refrigeration for very high capacities	Central kitchens and food producers over 100 kg per cycle	MultiFresh MyA
Holding cabinets	Precise preservation with adjustable humidity, gentle airflow and a wide temperature range	Pastry, bakery, prep kitchens, bulk-prep holding and service coordination	Irinox Holding Cabinets

 

4. Explore SKOPE blast chiller ranges at a glance

These ranges are engineered for real-world production. You get commercial build quality, precise core control, and programmes that help you run a more efficient, reliable operation.

MultiFresh Next Excellence

Premium, multi-function reach-in blast chiller with blast chill, shock freeze, non-stop and low-temperature cooking in one appliance. Advanced 10-inch touchscreen, MultiRack tray spacing and Sanigen anti-bacterial system on natural R290 refrigerant.

MultiFresh Next Essential

High-performance reach-in with essential functions for rapid chilling and shock freezing. 4.3-inch control, strong yields and GN 1/1 and bakery tray compatibility on R290.

EasyFresh Next

Simple, dependable reach-in blast chiller with delicate and strong cycles for both chilling and freezing. Easy to use 4.3-inch interface, USB HACCP downloads and R290.

MultiFresh Next Roll-in

Self-contained roll-in models in XL and XXL for trolley loading and up to ~100 kg per cycle. 10-inch interface, core probe control and optional ramp, using natural R290.

MultiFresh MyA Roll-in

Remote, high-capacity roll-in systems configured as modular rooms with external refrigeration. Designed for very large batch sizes and multi-trolley workflows, with GN 1/1 and 2/1 trolley options and custom room sizing.

Irinox Holding Cabinets

Reach-in preservation designed to keep food quality stable for longer. Wide temperature range (typically −25 °C to +15 °C depending on model), adjustable humidity and gentle, even airflow to avoid drying. Full AISI 304 stainless construction with bakery tray compatibility.

 

Range	Best for	Energy efficiency	What stands out
MultiFresh Next Excellence	Premium, high-output kitchens	★★★★★	Blast chill, shock freeze and low-temp cook in one, 10" touch control, MultiRack, Sanigen, R290
MultiFresh Next Essential	Quality chilling and freezing with simple control	★★★★	Fast pull-down, 4.3" touch control, GN and bakery tray compatibility, R290
EasyFresh Next	Straightforward, dependable operation	★★★★	Delicate and strong cycles for chill and freeze, USB HACCP downloads, R290
MultiFresh Next Roll-in	High-volume, trolley-based production	★★★★★	Up to ~100 kg per cycle, 10" touch, core probe, optional ramp, natural R290
MultiFresh MyA Roll-in	Very high-capacity, remote systems	★★★★★	Remote refrigeration, configurable rooms, GN 1/1 & 2/1 trolley options, up to 750 kg per cycle
Irinox Holding Cabinets	Precision preservation and temperature holding	★★★★	−25 °C to +15 °C range, adjustable humidity, gentle airflow, AISI 304 stainless

 

5. Match scenarios to products

6. Plan for installation and lifetime value

Think about the below requirements before making your decision

7. Questions to ask before you buy

Here are six outcome-focused questions that keep the conversation simple and practical.

1. What problem does this range solve best for a kitchen like mine?
2. How will it protect food quality during peak production and affect my power bill over time?
3. What do I need on site for smooth delivery, installation and, if required, trolley access?
4. How easy will it be for my team to use, clean, and maintain?
5. If something goes wrong, what is the warranty and who will help me and how quickly?
6. Why is this the best choice when I consider total cost of ownership?

 

8. Next steps

• Talk to a SKOPE expert about capacities, tray formats and performance configuration
• Compare models on SKOPE website
• Get a tailored quote

 

Why SKOPE

Quality and reliability proven in busy kitchens. Energy-smart technology with natural refrigerants. Innovation that makes daily operation simpler. Partnership and support from a local team.