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Supermarket Equipment
Commercial supermarket equipment for the whole shop floor — multideck open display fridges, deli and meat cases, display freezers, hot food and rotisserie units, and the back-of-store prep and storage that keeps every shelf stocked. Whether you're fitting out a new grocery store or refreshing a tired one, this range pulls the commercial food equipment a grocery retailer runs on — front-of-store display and back-of-room workhorses — into one place, so you can plan the store zone by zone instead of buying fridge by fridge. It sits alongside our other industry equipment ranges; for every fridge and freezer format on its own, browse commercial refrigeration, or start with food displays for the front-of-store cabinets.
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Multideck fridges
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Deli cases
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Hot food displays
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Rotisseries
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A supermarket buys refrigeration differently to a restaurant: the fridges are the shop floor, not the back room, and every metre of display has to earn its keep in sales. This range is built for independent supermarkets and grocers planning a full fit-out or a staged refresh, convenience store owners working from a compact retail space, mixed businesses adding a grab-and-go or hot food offer, and food retailers replacing old cabinets to cut energy costs. If the meat counter is the whole business rather than a department, our butcher equipment range covers that trade in depth, and an in-store bakery can spec its ovens and mixers from the bakery equipment range; start here when chilled, frozen, ambient and hot retail display is the job.
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Skope
Skope BME1500N-A 3 Glass Door Display or Storage Fridge1640(W) x 2005(H) x 795(D)mm
$7,535.91 +GST$9,305.00
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Skope GALA NG30 A Self Contained Ice Cube Maker405(W) x 744(H) x 515(D)mm
$2,745.00 +GST$3,390.00
Bonvue
Bonvue 318L Benchtop Food Warmer Display Cabinet HD-318800(W) x575(D) x967(H) mm
$1,436.50 +GST$1,690.00
Skope
Skope ReFlex 1 Solid Door Upright Fridge RF7.UPR.1.SD680(W) x 1985(H) x 760(D)mm
$3,818.64 +GST$4,715.00
Skope
Skope ReFlex 1 Solid Door Upright Freezer RF7.UPF.1.SD680(W) x 1985(H) x 760(D)mm
$4,846.82 +GST$5,985.00
Skope
Skope ReFlex 921L 2 Solid Door Upright Storage Fridge RF7.UPR.2.SD1220(W) x 1985(H) x 760(D)mm
$4,640.45 +GST$5,730.00
Skope
Skope 897L 2 Glass Door Upright Display Fridge TCE1000N1130(W) x 2210(H) x 750(D)mm
$3,117.73 +GST$3,850.00
What a supermarket fit-out covers
Zone by zone — every line links to the matching range so you can build your kit as you read.
Multideck and open display refrigeration
The chilled wall does the heavy lifting. Open display fridges give customers easy access to dairy, drinks and convenience meals without a door in the way, and that self-service visibility is what drives impulse sales in high-traffic aisles. Browse commercial open display fridges for the multideck wall, the dedicated supermarket fridge and freezer selection for retail-ready formats, or glass-door upright display fridges where sealed doors save energy on drinks and dairy lines. Plan door counts and display widths against your restock cycle — a full, attractive shelf encourages browsing, so match capacity to deliveries, not floor space alone.
Deli, meat and service counters
The service counter is where a good independent store beats the chains, and presentation is the point: curved-glass deli display fridges keep sliced meats, cheeses and salads at temperature and in full view, while butcher-style display cases give fresh meat the lighting and depth it needs to look its best. Behind the glass, a slicer and a prep bench keep service moving through the peak. Keep deli items rotated for freshness, hold to a simple cleaning and maintenance routine, and the counter becomes the store's signature.
Frozen food display and storage
Frozen goods need two layers of equipment: front-of-store display freezers — upright glass-door and island units that keep frozen lines visible and shoppable — and bulk storage sized to your delivery cycle. Commercial chest freezers hold reserve stock economically in the back room, so the display units restock in minutes rather than waiting on the next delivery. Run the frozen cases alongside the chilled wall so fresh and frozen products sit on one seamless run of display, and choose formats that maintain temperature through constant door traffic.
Hot food, rotisserie and grab-and-go
Hot food is the highest-margin corner of the modern grocery store. A commercial rotisserie turns the smell of roast chicken into foot traffic, and heated hot food displays keep cooked lines at safe serving temperature while customers help themselves or staff plate to order. Countertop self-service units are versatile enough to trial a hot offer before you commit floor space — place the hot zone near the registers so the meal-for-tonight impulse lands right at the point of sale.
Back-of-store prep and storage
The room the customer never sees decides how the shop floor looks. Stainless steel benches handle pricing, packing and prep; solid-door storage refrigeration holds reserve chilled stock; and sound shelving keeps dry goods organised so restocking stays rapid. Plan the workflow from loading dock to shelf in one direction and the whole operation runs smoother — double-handling stock is the quiet cost that erodes a small store's profitability.
How to plan a supermarket fit-out in three steps
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Map the floor into zones
Sketch the layout and assign every metre: chilled wall, frozen aisle, deli and meat counter, hot food and grab-and-go, ambient shelving, back of store. Zoning strategically — staples at the rear so customers walk the aisles, impulse displays near the registers — shapes the whole shopping experience and sets exactly what each zone needs.
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Size display capacity to stock turnover
Work out how often each line is delivered and how fast it sells, then size door counts, display widths and freezer volume so shelves stay full between deliveries — a half-empty cabinet costs sales, an overstuffed one costs stock. Size the deli case and hot displays to your busiest trading window, not the weekly average.
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Confirm power, drainage and clearances before you order
Multideck and open display units commonly need dedicated circuits, and some refrigeration needs drainage runs or ventilation clearance to perform to spec. Measure doorways and aisle widths for delivery day, and check each product page for the model's exact electrical, dimension and installation requirements before you lock in the layout.
Supermarket Equipment FAQs
What equipment does a supermarket need?+
A typical independent supermarket runs on: multideck open display fridges for dairy, drinks and ready meals, display freezers for the frozen aisle, a deli or meat serve-over counter, hot food and rotisserie units for grab-and-go, ambient shelving, and back-of-store benches plus storage refrigeration. Grocery store equipment is easier to spec zone by zone than item by item — start from a floor map and let the layout set the list.
What refrigeration does a supermarket use?+
Four formats cover most stores: open multideck fridges for self-service chilled lines, glass-door upright display fridges for drinks and dairy, serve-over deli cases for the counter, and display freezers for frozen goods — backed by solid-door storage units in the back room. Supermarket refrigeration runs 24/7, so energy efficiency and reliable temperature control matter as much as display capacity; compare running costs, not just cabinet width, when choosing each chiller.
What is a self-service fridge?+
A self-service fridge is an open-fronted display unit — usually a multideck — that lets customers take products without opening a door, using a curtain of chilled air to hold temperature. Supermarkets use them for milk, drinks, sandwiches and convenience meals because open shelves maximise visibility and impulse purchases; the trade-off is higher energy use than glass-door units, so many stores opt for night blinds to cut running costs outside trading hours.
Which display fridge suits sandwiches and grab-and-go?+
A sandwich display fridge is usually either an open-front grab-and-go unit near the registers or a chilled countertop display on the counter itself. Open-front units let customers pick without slowing the queue; enclosed countertop cabinets present made-to-order lines with better temperature stability. Match the format to how the food is packed and how fast it turns over, and see the display fridge guide linked above for a full walk-through of cabinet styles.
Do you supply butcher and deli display fridges?+
Yes — serve-over deli cases and butcher display fridges suited to fresh meat presentation sit within this range, in flat and curved glass formats across a spread of widths. Meat display is demanding on temperature and lighting, so check each product page for the model's display temperature range and shelf configuration, and size the case to your busiest counter service, not the quiet midweek trade.
Is it worth buying second-hand supermarket equipment?+
Second-hand refrigeration can look cheap upfront, but display fridges and freezers run day and night, and used units typically come with worn compressors, unknown service history and no cover — one mid-summer breakdown can cost more than the saving. Everything in this range is new commercial equipment with manufacturer warranty; see our warranty and service information for details.
Can I finance supermarket equipment instead of buying outright?+
Yes — SilverChef Rent-Try-Buy is available on eligible equipment, with weekly payments that keep cash flow free for stock while the store establishes itself. Eligibility shows on each product page, and our team can talk through the options on 1300 111 901.
Do you deliver supermarket equipment across Australia?+
Yes. Commercial Kitchen Store is an Australian supermarket equipment supplier delivering nationwide — benchtop units ship on standard freight and large refrigeration on palletised delivery, with free pickup from our Granville showroom in Sydney if you'd rather collect. Call 1300 111 901 for help speccing a full store setup against your floor plan.
Supermarket equipment finance and pricing
Refrigeration-heavy fit-outs are capital-intensive, and the equipment runs around the clock from day one — so it pays to ensure every unit is specced right the first time. SilverChef Rent-Try-Buy is available on eligible equipment — a weekly-payment option that lets a new store open fully stocked without the full upfront spend (eligibility shows on each product page). The range spans workhorse commercial brands through to premium display cabinets at competitive prices, so you can invest where presentation drives sales and save on the back-of-store units customers never see.
Comparing cabinet formats? Our guide to choosing the right commercial display fridge for retail walks through the options in plain terms.
Popular picks: the Skope BME1500N-A 3 Glass Door Display or Storage Fridge anchors a drinks and dairy wall with three glass doors of self-service display, and the Bonvue 50L Countertop Self-Service Heated Food Display HSW-50 puts hot grab-and-go right where the queue forms.
Why buy from Commercial Kitchen Store
Free kerbside delivery
To metro SYD, MEL, BNE & ADL on eligible items only — plus free pickup at our Granville showroom.
Finance available
Spread the cost of your fit-out with SilverChef Rent-Try-Buy weekly payments.
Reviews & support
Genuine customer reviews on our product pages, plus warranty and service support after the sale.
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