Vollrath 38778 60 Inch Non-Refrigerated Cold Food Serving Counter with Wood Finish

The Vollrath 38778 2-Series Affordable Portable™ Cold Food Station is a versatile, non-refrigerated serving counter designed for efficient food presentation in commercial kitchen environments. Featuring a stainless steel top with a fully enclosed wood-finished base, this mobile unit measures 60"W x 39½"D x 35"H and includes a 6-inch deep stainless steel well with a 1-inch drain for easy drainage and maintenance. Equipped with four locking casters, it ensures stability and mobility, suitable for foodservice operations requiring flexible setup. Its durable construction and functional design make it ideal for buffet lines, catering, and event catering services, addressing the need for reliable cold food presentation without refrigeration.

Top Vollrath 38778 2-Series Features

The Vollrath 38778 cold food station integrates a stainless steel top with a durable woodgrain finish base and a stainless well for holding cold foods. Its mobile design with locking casters facilitates easy repositioning in busy foodservice settings. The built-in stainless well with drain simplifies cleaning, while the acrylic breath guard enhances hygiene and presentation visibility. Engineered for moderate-volume use, it supports buffet service, catering, and cafeteria applications, ensuring efficient workflow and durable performance for commercial foodservice buyers.

• Functionality: Includes four pans for versatile food display
• Material & Durability: Construction features stainless steel and woodgrain-finished base
• Ease of Maintenance: Stainless steel well with 1" drain simplifies cleaning
• Use Case: Designed for buffet, catering, and cafeteria service
• Workflow Integration: Mobile with locking casters for flexible placement

Optimal for food presentation in catering and buffet settings requiring a non-refrigerated, durable, portable solution

Vollrath 38778 Technical Specs

The Vollrath 38778 features a food-grade stainless steel top with a woodgrain-finished base, creating a corrosion-resistant, aesthetically appealing counter. Powered by a standard 120V electrical requirement, it utilizes an ice-cooled, self-contained system with an air-cooled design to maintain cold temperature without external refrigeration. The stainless well measures 6 inches deep with a 1-inch drain, and the overall dimensions include a width of 60 inches, a depth of 39½ inches, and an overall height of 59 inches. It weighs approximately 332 lbs, ensuring stability on four locking casters for mobile operation. The unit’s construction includes stainless steel and vinyl-covered steel, supporting easy cleaning and long-term durability. Operating temperature ranges support food safety, with maximum safe temperatures maintained through built-in ice cooling. The stainless steel well and wood finish base are designed for easy maintenance, with disassembly of parts for cleaning accessibility. The product’s weight, construction, and mobile features make it suitable for mid-volume service environments, including banquet halls, cafeterias, and catering operations.

• Electrical Requirements: 120V/60Hz, single phase, 15A
• Cooling Method: Ice cooled, air-cooled system
• Refrigeration Type: Self-contained, ice-cooled
• Production Capacity: Supports moderate service volume
• Construction & Finish: Stainless steel top, vinyl-covered steel base
• Dimensions: 60" W x 39½" D x 59" H
• Weight: 332 lbs
• Temperature Resistance: Suitable for holding cold foods, max safe temperature achieved via ice cooling
• Food Safety: Food-grade stainless steel, easy to clean, compatible with sanitizing routines
• Mobility & Setup: Four locking casters for easy repositioning, foot clearance for workflow efficiency

What is a commercial cold food serving counter?

A commercial cold food serving counter is a specialized foodservice equipment designed to display and hold perishable foods at safe, refrigerated-like temperatures without the use of electrical refrigeration. These units typically incorporate ice-cooled systems or passive cooling features to maintain food quality during buffet, catering, or self-service applications. The Vollrath 38778 2-Series Affordable Portable™ Cold Food Station exemplifies this category, offering a mobile, non-refrigerated solution with a stainless steel top, stainless well, and a woodgrain-base finish suitable for medium-volume foodservice environments such as cafeterias, buffets, and catering operations.

Top Cold Food Serving Counters for Foodservice Operations

Robust and versatile, the Vollrath 38778 cold food counter ensures reliable non-refrigerated cold holding for buffet, catering, and cafeteria use. Built with durable stainless steel and mobile with locking casters, it is optimal for moderate throughput environments needing flexible placement and easy maintenance. Designed for efficient food presentation and sanitation, this counter is ideal for medium-volume foodservice setups.

• Mobile platform — facilitates flexible foodservice layout
• Durable stainless steel— withstands busy kitchen environments
• Non-refrigerated, ice-cooled— ideal for passive cooling needs
• Moderate throughput design— supports typical foodservice volume
• Commercial grade construction— supports hygienic, long-term performance

Why Choose Vollrath 38778 2-Series Affordable Portable™ Cold Food Station

Vollrath 38778 offers a robust, mobile, non-refrigerated cold food display solution with durable stainless steel construction, a woodgrain-finish base, and a stainless well for dependable performance. Unlike typical counters, it combines ease of mobility with effective passive cooling, making it suitable for various foodservice environments requiring versatile, ready-to-serve cold food presentation.

• Compact footprint for flexible setup in busy kitchens
• Heavy-duty stainless steel withstands frequent cleaning
• Locking casters enable stable repositioning
• Ice-cooled, self-contained cooling system reduces external requirements
• Support for moderate-volume buffet and catering service