Stainless Steel Blench with Splashback
Stainless steel benches with splashback for Australian commercial kitchens — work benches that pair a flat prep top with a raised rear panel, so splatter, water and food debris hit steel instead of your wall. The range covers compact café-sized prep benches through to long pass and plating benches, most built from 304-grade stainless steel with a welded splashback at the back edge. If you want a flat top without the raised panel, browse our wider stainless steel benches; for general bench options across the catalogue see commercial kitchen benches.
Who stainless steel benches with splashback are for
If a bench sits against a wall and gets wet or messy, the splashback earns its place. Cafés and restaurants run them as prep and plating stations where the raised panel keeps sauce, flour and wash-down water off painted or tiled walls. Commercial kitchens use them along wash-up and pot-wash zones where water would otherwise track behind the bench. Caterers, bakeries and food trucks pick them for tight rooms where the wall is right behind the work line and a flat bench alone would leave a gap to clean. In any venue working under a HACCP plan, a coved or welded splashback is one less seam for grime to hide in — a practical win at your next inspection.
What's in scope
Prep and work benches with splashback
The core of the range — a flat stainless top with a raised rear splashback for prep, assembly and plating against a wall. Sizes scale with the room, so check each product's listed length and depth against your run before you buy.
Benches with splashback and undershelf
The same bench with a full-length undershelf beneath the top, turning dead floor space into storage for containers, trays and gear. The pick when bench real estate is tight and you need the bench to store as well as work.
Corner and configured benches
L-shaped and corner benches with splashback that wrap a corner of the room, keeping the prep line continuous instead of breaking it at the wall. Useful for squeezing a usable work surface into an awkward floor plan.
Splashback height
The raised rear panel is typically welded to the top and rolled at the edge. Heights vary by model — some are a low upstand to stop water running back, others a taller panel (for example a 150mm splashback) for messier wash-down and plating work. The taller the panel, the more wall it protects; the listed height is on each product page.
How to choose a stainless steel bench with splashback in three steps
Picking the right bench comes down to three questions, in order: size, grade, then how it mounts.
Step 1 — Size it to your run
Measure the wall the bench will sit against and the depth you can give up to it without blocking the walkway. Order a length that fills the run cleanly rather than leaving an awkward gap, and decide whether you need an undershelf to claw back storage. Confirm the listed length, depth and splashback height on the product page against your measurements before you order.
Step 2 — Choose your stainless grade
Most benches in this range are 304-grade stainless steel, the food-grade standard for corrosion resistance and easy cleaning in a wet, salty, acidic kitchen environment. 304 holds up to daily wash-down and food contact, which is why it's the default for prep and plating surfaces. The grade is listed per product — check it if your bench faces constant moisture or harsh cleaning chemicals.
Step 3 — Check mounting and feet
Most benches are freestanding on adjustable feet, so you can level them on an uneven floor and set the height true against the splashback. Allow a little clearance to the wall if the model isn't designed to sit flush, and confirm the bench fits through your doorways before delivery day. Check each product's listed dimensions and foot type so the bench lands level and stable first time.
Working out where a bench with splashback fits in your layout? Our guide to 5 types of stainless steel benches and how to use them walks through where each style earns its place on the line.
Popular picks: two proven starting points are the Modular Systems 304-grade workbench with splashback for a straight prep run against a wall, and the Modular Systems corner workbench with 150mm splashback and undershelf where you need to turn a corner and store underneath.
Frequently asked questions
What is a stainless steel bench with splashback?
It's a commercial work bench with a flat stainless steel top and a raised panel welded along the rear edge — the splashback. The panel stops water, food and cleaning splatter from hitting the wall behind the bench, which keeps the wall clean and gives your kitchen one less seam to scrub. They're standard kit in prep, plating and wash-up zones in Australian commercial kitchens.
What grade of stainless steel are these benches?
Most benches in this range are made from 304-grade stainless steel, the food-grade standard for corrosion resistance and hygiene. 304 stands up to constant wash-down, food acids and cleaning chemicals, which is why it's the default surface for commercial food prep. The exact grade is listed on each product page, so confirm it for the bench you're considering.
Why have a splashback on a kitchen bench?
The splashback protects the wall behind the bench from water, grease and food splatter, so you're cleaning a stainless panel rather than scrubbing stained paint or grout. A welded splashback also removes the open gap between bench and wall where debris and moisture would otherwise collect — a practical hygiene win that helps under a HACCP food-safety plan.
What size bench with splashback do I need?
Size by the wall run the bench will sit against and the depth you can spare without blocking the walkway. Measure the space, then choose a length that fills it cleanly rather than leaving an awkward gap. If storage is tight, choose a model with an undershelf. Lengths, depths and splashback heights are listed on each product page — match them to your measurements before ordering.
Do these benches come with an undershelf?
Some do and some don't. Benches with an undershelf add a full-length lower shelf for storing containers, trays and gear, turning the space under the bench into useful storage. If your layout is tight, the undershelf models earn their keep. Each listing states whether an undershelf is included, so check the product page.
How do you clean a stainless steel bench with splashback?
Wipe the top and splashback down with warm soapy water or a stainless-safe cleaner after each service, always working with the grain of the steel rather than against it. Avoid abrasive pads and chlorine-based products, which can mark or pit the surface over time. The welded splashback and rolled edges mean fewer joins to trap grime, so a regular wipe-down keeps the bench hygienic and looking new.
Are stainless steel benches with splashback suitable for HACCP kitchens?
Yes. Food-grade 304 stainless steel is non-porous and easy to sanitise, and a welded splashback removes the seam where bench meets wall — both help you keep prep surfaces compliant with Australian food-safety requirements. Check each product's construction details to confirm it suits your specific food-handling setup.
Do you deliver stainless steel benches across Australia?
Yes. Commercial Kitchen Store ships nationwide, and Australian-based phone support is available on 1300 111 901 if you need help sizing a bench to your kitchen run. For cover details, see our warranty and service information.