Stainless Steel Drawer
Stainless steel drawers for Australian commercial kitchens — under-bench drawer units, compact single drawers and full work benches with built-in drawer banks that put knives, tools and smallwares at the point of use. Indexed drawer storage beats digging through deep shelves mid-service, and stainless construction keeps it food-safe and wipe-down clean. Building out a storage plan? Pair drawers with our commercial kitchen cabinets and commercial kitchen benches.
Who stainless steel drawers are for
Chefs lose real minutes every service hunting tools on open shelves. Restaurants fit drawer banks under the prep bench so each station's kit lives where it's used; cafes add a compact drawer under the coffee or sandwich bench; commissaries and clubs spec drawer cabinets to keep utensils, probes and packaging indexed and covered. Anywhere a tool gets used at a bench, a drawer under that bench saves steps.
What's in scope
Compact and single drawer units
Self-contained stainless drawers that mount under an existing bench — the quickest way to add indexed storage to a station you already have.
Work benches with drawer banks
304-grade prep benches with drawers (and usually an undershelf) built in — storage and surface in one footprint.
Drawer cabinets and mobile units
Multi-drawer cabinets, some on castors, for kitchens that want a rolling tool station or enclosed indexed storage at the pass.
How to choose a stainless steel drawer unit in three steps
Picking the right drawer storage comes down to three questions, in order.
Step 1 — Measure the under-bench gap
Measure the clear height, width and depth under the bench where the drawer will live, allowing for runners and clearance to open fully without hitting legs or neighbouring equipment.
Step 2 — Count drawers by station
One drawer per station kit is a good rule — knives and boards at prep, tongs and probes at the pass, packaging at the service end. If a station needs three or more drawers, step up to a drawer-bank bench or cabinet rather than stacking single units.
Step 3 — Check the build and load
Look at the steel grade, runner quality and load rating on each product page — commercial drawers carry heavier kit than domestic units, and 304-grade options are the benchmark where food contact is involved.
Venue fit
A cafe usually adds one compact drawer under the main prep bench; restaurants run drawer-bank benches at each station; clubs and commissaries fit mobile drawer cabinets that roll between prep and service. Browse by brand — Modular Systems and 3Monkeez both feature in this range — or add overhead storage with kitchen wall shelves.
Popular models: two proven starting points are the Modular Systems 304-grade work bench with drawers and undershelf for a full prep station with storage built in, and the 3Monkeez compact stainless steel drawer to retrofit a bench you already own.
Frequently asked questions
What is a commercial stainless steel drawer unit?
A commercial stainless steel drawer unit is an under-bench storage drawer built from food-grade stainless for professional kitchens — either a self-contained unit that mounts under an existing bench or a drawer bank built into a stainless work bench. They keep knives, tools and smallwares indexed at the point of use, covered from splash and dust.
Can I add a stainless drawer to my existing bench?
Yes — compact under-bench drawer units are designed to retrofit beneath standard commercial benches. Measure the clear height, width and depth under your bench top, allow clearance for the drawer to open fully, and check the unit's mounting requirements on the product page.
Should I buy a drawer unit or a bench with drawers built in?
If you're keeping an existing bench, a retrofit drawer unit is cheaper and quicker. If you're buying the bench anyway, a work bench with a built-in drawer bank and undershelf gives you surface and indexed storage in one footprint, usually at a better combined price than buying pieces separately.
Are stainless steel drawers food-safe?
Yes — stainless steel is non-porous, corrosion-resistant and easy to sanitise, which is why it's the standard for storage in registered food businesses. 304-grade options are the benchmark where drawers hold utensils and food-contact tools; check the listed grade on each product page.
What can I store in under-bench drawers?
Typical station kit: knives and boards at prep, tongs, probes and cloths at the pass, portioning and packaging supplies at the service end. Heavier items like small appliances are better on an undershelf or in a cabinet — keep drawers for the kit staff reach for constantly.
Do you deliver stainless steel drawers across Australia?
Yes. Commercial Kitchen Store ships nationwide, and Australian-based phone support is available on 1300 111 901 if you need help planning bench and drawer storage. For cover details, see our warranty and service information.