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Tom McGrath

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Equipment Walkthroughs

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Watch Tom talk through key equipment features, practical benefits and what to consider when choosing equipment for a busy professional kitchen, bar or hospitality venue.

Tom McGrath Talks Posted 17 April 2024
Warewashing

Classeq C500 Warewasher

Tom introduces the Classeq C500, a compact commercial warewasher designed for busy kitchens and bars and configurable for either glasswashing or dishwashing applications.
Key Advice
  • Can be configured as a glasswasher or dishwasher
  • Uses a 500 × 500mm basket
  • Compact undercounter format
  • Designed for straightforward operation and cleaning
Tom McGrath Talks Posted 19 September 2026
Refrigeration

CoolPro 3 Door Prep Table

Tom takes a closer look at the CoolPro 3 Door Refrigerated Table with Back Splash, a heavy duty prep and storage unit designed for high volume commercial kitchens that need reliable chilled storage alongside valuable worktop space.
Key Advice
  • Three door refrigerated storage for higher capacity
  • Stainless steel build for commercial kitchen use
  • Embraco compressor
  • Stay open doors for easier loading and unloading
Tom McGrath Talks Posted 29 July 2026
Refrigeration

CoolPro Double Door Chiller

Tom takes a closer look at the CoolPro 2 Door Slimline Upright Refrigerator, a high capacity commercial chiller designed for busy kitchens that need more refrigerated storage without compromising on practical access
Key Advice
  • Double door access for easier organisation
  • High capacity upright storage for busy kitchens
  • Stainless steel build for commercial use
  • Adjustable shelving for flexible storage
Tom McGrath Talks Posted 27 October 2026
Refrigeration

CoolPro Double Door Freezer

Tom takes a closer look at the CoolPro Slimline Upright Double Door Freezer, a high-capacity commercial freezer with a stainless steel interior, Climate Class 5 performance and flexible 2/1 gastronorm shelving for busy professional kitchens.
Key Advice
  • Double door design provides increased frozen storage capacity
  • Climate Class 5 performance for hotter kitchen environments
  • Electronic controller for straightforward temperature management
  • Stainless steel interior suited to demanding commercial use
Tom McGrath Talks Posted 16 July 2026
Refrigeration

CoolPro Double Sliding Door Bar Cooler

Tom takes a closer look at the CoolPro Black Sliding 2 Door Bottle Cooler, a space saving undercounter option designed for efficient bar service where hinged doors may not be practical.
Key Advice
  • Sliding glass doors help save space behind the bar
  • Stainless steel interior for commercial use
  • LED lighting for clear product visibility
  • Double tempered glass doors
Tom McGrath Talks Posted 10 July 2026
Refrigeration

CoolPro Single Door Chiller

Tom takes a closer look at the CoolPro 1 Door Slimline Upright Refrigerator, a compact commercial chiller designed to maximise storage in busy kitchens without taking up unnecessary floor space.
Key Advice
  • Slimline design helps maximise kitchen space
  • Stainless steel build for commercial use
  • Adjustable shelving for flexible storage
  • Ventilated cooling for consistent performance
Tom McGrath Talks Posted 22 October 2026
Refrigeration

CoolPro Single Door Freezer

Tom takes a closer look at the CoolPro Slimline Upright Single Door Freezer, a compact commercial freezer designed for frozen food and hard ice cream storage in busy professional kitchens. It features flexible 2/1 gastronorm shelving, castors and hot gas defrost for practical day-to-day use.
Key Advice
  • Slimline single door design helps maximise kitchen space
  • Suitable for frozen food and hard ice cream storage
  • Adjustable shelf brackets with 2/1 gastronorm shelving
  • Hot gas defrost supports reliable commercial freezer operation
Tom McGrath Talks Posted 04 August 2026
Refrigeration

CoolPro Stainless Steel Double Door Bar Cooler

Tom takes a closer look at the CoolPro Stainless Steel Double Door Bottle Cooler, a durable undercounter unit designed for busy bar environments that need reliable chilled storage with a smart stainless steel finish.
Key Advice
  • Stainless steel interior for commercial durability
  • Stainless steel doors and handles for a professional finish
  • Double tempered glass doors
  • Self closing doors for busy service
Tom McGrath Talks Posted 12 October 2024
Ice Machines

Hoshizaki DSM-12 Ice Dispenser

Tom demonstrates the Hoshizaki DSM-12, showing how the compact countertop ice dispenser provides convenient, controlled ice dispensing for cafés, hospitality venues and self-service environments.
Key Advice
  • Compact countertop design
  • Simple push-button ice dispensing
  • Dispenses ice directly into the glass
  • Helps reduce unnecessary handling of ice
Tom McGrath Talks Posted 28 May 2025
Ice Machines

Hoshizaki DSM-12 Ice Dispenser for Iced Coffee

Tom takes a closer look at the Hoshizaki DSM-12 ice dispenser in a coffee shop setting, showing how compact self-service ice dispensing can support iced coffee and cold drinks service.
Key Advice
  • Compact countertop design for smaller service areas
  • Produces shuttle ice for iced drinks
  • Simple push-button dispensing
  • Useful for self-service or busy coffee shop environments
Tom McGrath Talks Posted 12 December 2024
Ice Machines

Hoshizaki IM-21CNE-HC Ice Maker

Tom takes a closer look at a compact Hoshizaki commercial cube ice maker designed to provide a consistent supply of ice for bars, restaurants, cafés and hospitality businesses.
Key Advice
  • Compact commercial ice maker
  • Designed for consistent cube production
  • Closed-cell ice-making system
  • Suitable for hospitality drinks service

Pricing shown was correct at the time of posting.

Tom McGrath Talks Posted 25 July 2024
Refrigeration

Tefcold CEV425 Black Glass Door Chiller

Tom takes a closer look at the Tefcold CEV425 Black, an upright glass door chiller designed to keep bottled and canned drinks chilled, organised and clearly visible in commercial environments.
Key Advice
  • Full height glass door for clear product visibility
  • LED lighting inside the door frame
  • Five adjustable shelves for flexible storage
  • Fan assisted cooling for consistent performance
Tom McGrath Talks Posted 29 January 2025
Refrigeration

Undercounter Wine Cooler: Swing Door & LED Lighting

Tom takes a closer look at an undercounter wine cooler designed for attractive, accessible bottle storage, with a glass swing door, internal LED lighting and dedicated wine shelving.
Key Advice
  • Swing glass door for easy access
  • LED lighting improves bottle visibility
  • Suited to bars, restaurants and hospitality settings
  • compact undercounter footprint

Pricing shown was correct at the time of posting.

Tom McGrath Talks Posted 06 August 2024
Refrigeration

Upright Glass Door Display Chiller

Tom takes a closer look at an upright glass door chiller, highlighting the visibility, storage capacity and easy access it provides for chilled products in commercial environments.
Key Advice
  • Full-height glass door improves product visibility
  • Multiple shelves for organised storage
  • Internal lighting helps display products clearly
  • Suitable for shops and hospitality businesses

Pricing shown was correct at the time of posting.

Tom McGrath Talks Posted 22 June 2023
Refrigeration

Williams Blast Chiller

Tom takes a closer look at a Williams commercial blast chiller, showing the internal layout and how rapid chilling equipment is designed to support efficient food cooling in professional kitchens.
Key Advice
  • Designed for rapid chilling of prepared food
  • Stainless steel construction for commercial kitchen use
  • Multiple tray positions for flexible batch loading
  • Strong internal airflow supports fast, even cooling
Tom McGrath Talks Posted 11 August 2025
Refrigeration

Williams JC3-SA Refrigerated Counter: Easy Service Access

Tom takes a closer look at the Williams JC3-SA refrigerated counter, showing how its removable refrigeration system makes routine servicing and maintenance easier for commercial kitchens.
Key Advice
  • Removable refrigeration cassette for easier servicing
  • Front-breathing design helps with flexible installation
  • Built for demanding commercial kitchen environments
  • Easy access can help simplify routine maintenance

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