When you need to chill food fast, regular refrigeration units won’t do. You need a commercial blast chiller or shock freezer from PrepRite by Everidge. These fast-freezing appliances help preserve just-cooked flavor while keeping food safe from bacterial growth and contamination.
PrepRite products are built to stand alone and stand together, creating integrated food preparation resources within busy kitchen environments. The driving factors in the development of PrepRite products are food quality, food safety, productivity and reduced operational cost for increased profits. They help to deliver high-quality dishes time after time.
The PrepRite PBF 20.1 delivers serious blast chilling performance in a compact, installation‑ready footprint. Designed to handle demanding kitchen workloads without sacrificing space, this powerhouse unit rapidly chills or freezes hot product evenly and safely—helping preserve food quality, extend shelf life, and support HACCP compliance. With a self‑contained system, intuitive touchscreen controls, and the ability to roll existing oven carts directly inside, the 20.1 fits seamlessly into fast‑paced operations looking to boost efficiency, reduce waste, and simplify daily workflows.
Watch for the self‑contained R290 PrepRite units coming later in 2026!
PrepRite blast chillers are engineered to achieve chamber temperatures down to –40 °C, delivering rapid blast chilling and blast freezing that helps maintain food structure, texture, and overall quality.
PrepRite units utilize indirect airflow across the product, promoting even temperature distribution throughout the chamber while minimizing surface dehydration during chilling and freezing cycles.
Both the interior and exterior of PrepRite blast chillers are constructed from high‑quality, food‑safe stainless steel, designed to withstand the demands of professional kitchen and production environments.
The PrepRite PBF4.0 blast chiller features water‑expanded polyurethane insulation free of CFCs and HCFCs. Select models operate with natural R290 refrigerant (GWP 3) to deliver high energy efficiency.
PrepRite offers a versatile range of blast chillers, from compact 3‑tray units to large trolley‑based models handling multiple trolleys. All configurations are GN and EN compliant, supporting pastry, bakery, catering, and gelato applications.
PrepRite blast chillers are equipped with intuitive electronic controls, with optional IoT / Wi‑Fi connectivity for remote monitoring. Select models also include USB data storage for cycle tracking, reporting, and system updates.
