From K-12 cafeterias to university dining halls, Arctic designs and manufactures walk-in coolers and freezers built to keep up with high-volume meal programs, strict food safety codes, and tight facility budgets.
Feed More Students, Use Less Space
School and university kitchens are asked to serve more meals in less space, with no room for equipment downtime. Arctic walk-ins maximize usable storage within tight kitchen footprints, so your cafeteria keeps pace with meal volume while staying within strict food safety codes.
School renovation windows are short, and budgets are tighter than most. Arctic offers Quick Ship units for projects that can't wait, plus fully custom options for larger renovations, so your district gets the right fit without blowing the timeline or budget.
Relevant Products
Explore the Arctic product lines built to support your operation.
Blue Line provides standardized, cost-effective walk-in coolers and freezers when speed matters, with select models shipping in as little as two business days.
Support pallet traffic, bulk inventory, oversized access, tall or irregular spaces, and demanding workflows with commercial and industrial walk-ins configured around the operation.
Four pillars stand behind every Arctic product, from quote to cold.
Trust
Arctic safeguards your business by protecting what matters inside.
Speed
Enjoy faster quotes, smoother installs, and maximized productivity, in just weeks.
Innovation
Discover smarter, more efficient solutions that keep you ahead in an evolving industry.
Quality
From materials to manufacturing, our craftsmanship ensures long- lasting, reliable performance.
FAQs
Yes. Arctic offers a range of custom and pre-configured sizes built to support high-volume meal programs, from single-school kitchens to large university dining facilities.
Yes. Arctic walk-ins are designed and certified for commercial applications, with panels certified by Intertek to NSF 7, UL 471, and ASTM E84 (UL 723). Code requirements can vary by state and municipality, so we recommend reviewing local requirements with your installer.
Yes. Quick Ship units are available for faster delivery, and our bi-coastal manufacturing footprint helps keep installation on track for tight renovation windows like summer break.
Yes. Quick Ship walk-ins offer a faster, more cost-effective option for schools that need reliable cold storage without the cost or lead time of a fully custom build.
Ready To Upgrade Your Cafeteria's Cold Storage?
Whatever your program serves, our team can help you spec a walk-in cooler or freezer built for your operation.
