The Vollrath 38718 2-Series Affordable Portable™ Cold Food Station Non-refrigerated is a commercial grade serving counter designed for efficient cold food presentation without refrigeration. Crafted with a stainless steel top and a fully enclosed vinyl-covered steel base, this mobile unit measures 60" wide, 39.5" deep, and stands at 59" high, with a working height of 35". It features a 6" deep stainless steel well with a 1" drain for food service applications, making it suitable for buffets, catering, and self-serve stations in high-volume foodservice environments. Engineered for durability and ease of maintenance, it is a reliable solution for mid-scale food presentation in hospitality settings that require quick setup and robust mobility, with four locking casters for stability and position adjustment.
Top Vollrath 38718 Features
The Vollrath 38718 Cold Food Station offers a compact, mobile platform with a stainless steel top for durability, an ice-cooled system for cold food safety, and a black vinyl-covered steel base for resilience. It supports efficient workflow with four locking casters, enabling seamless repositioning for service flexibility. Its non-refrigerated design simplifies maintenance while fulfilling high-volume food presentation demands in banquet halls, catering, and cafeterias. This unit's technical layout ensures reliable food safety and operational performance during continuous service hours.
- Functionality: Supports cold food display without refrigeration for quick setup
- Material Durability: Heavy-duty stainless steel top and vinyl-covered steel base
- Ease of Maintenance: Smooth stainless well with drain for simple cleaning
- Use Case Fit: Ideal for buffet lines, catering, and self-service stations
- Workflow Benefit: Mobile with locking casters for flexible foodservice arrangement
Designed for moderate-volume foodservice settings needing reliable cold presentation with ease of repositioning.
Vollrath 38718 Technical Specs
The Vollrath 38718 features an ice-cooled cooling method, supporting a self-contained, maintenance-friendly design optimized for mobile food service. It is constructed with a stainless steel top and vinyl-covered steel base, with overall dimensions of 60" W x 39.5" D x 59" H, including a 35" working height. The non-refrigerated unit weighs approximately 332 lbs, designed for durability and stability, with four locking casters for mobility. Its stainless well measures 6" in depth, equipped with a 1" drain for efficient cleaning. Power requirements are not specified as it employs a passive ice-cooled system, supporting a broad operating temperature range suitable for commercial food safety. The base finish is black, and it includes a buffet-style acrylic breath guard with 12" clearance, facilitating food presentation and protection. Materials are food-safe and easy to clean, with no additional refrigeration components, making it suitable for quick installation in various foodservice environments.
- Electrical Requirements: Not specified; utilizes ice-cooled cooling system
- Cooling Method: Ice-cooled, self-contained
- Construction & Finish: Stainless steel top, vinyl-covered steel base, black finish
- Dimensions: 60" W x 39.5" D x 59" H; two-sided width 55"-60"
- Weight: 332 lbs
- Temperature Resistance: Suitable for operating as ambient temperature supports
- Food Safety: Food-grade stainless steel, easy to clean
- Storage Features: Fully enclosed base with sliding doors for secure storage
- Usage Compatibility: Supports food presentation within safe temperature ranges
- Mobility Features: Four locking casters for flexible positioning
What Is a Commercial Serving Counter?
A commercial serving counter is a high-capacity food service unit designed for retaining and showcasing cold or hot foods in professional settings. It typically features durable construction, integrated food presentation features, and mobility options to facilitate efficient workflow in restaurants, buffets, and catering operations. The Vollrath 38718 2-Series Portable Cold Food Station is a non-refrigerated model built with stainless steel and vinyl components, suitable for supporting moderate foodservice volume. Its ice-cooled mechanism and buffet breath guard make it an effective platform for buffet lines, self-serve stations, and catering setups, providing reliable food safety and presentation in diverse hospitality environments.
Top Cold Food Stations for Hospitality Settings
The Vollrath 38718 offers durable construction and flexible mobility, suitable for medium-volume foodservice environments such as restaurants, banquet halls, and cafeterias. Its non-refrigerated, ice-cooled design supports efficient food presentation during busy service periods, optimized for installation in versatile hospitality workflows. Vollrath 38718 is a restaurant-ready cold display unit ideal for streamlined foodservice operations.
- Operation Type — optimized for moderate-volume buffet service
- Kitchen Type — ideal for versatile hospitality and catering kitchens
- Foodservice Category — supports cold food presentation and self-serve setups
- Workload Qualifier — accommodates steady throughput requirements
- Use Case — effective for quick setup in buffet lines and catering events
Why Choose Vollrath 38718?
Compared to rival models, the Vollrath 38718 2-Series Cold Food Station offers robust stainless steel construction, adjustable mobility with four locking casters, and a non-refrigerated, ice-cooled design for versatile foodservice use. Its durable materials and simplified maintenance support operational efficiency, while its spacious design maximizes presentation capacity in busy hospitality settings. The unit's built-in buffet style acrylic breath guard enhances food safety and presentation, making it a dependable choice for professional foodservice environments requiring mobility and resilience.
- Enhanced durability with stainless steel top and vinyl base
- Fully mobile with locking casters for flexible workflow
- Non-refrigerated ice-cooled system simplifies setup
- Spacious design with buffet breath guard for presentation
- Robust construction supports moderate-volume foodservice needs
