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Product Overview

  • 1,100 lb. weight capacity; 1 3/4" stainless steel top with marine edge
  • Each drawer holds 2 full size food pans, 4" deep
  • Stainless steel exterior for durability
  • R290 refrigerant
  • 2/5 hp; 115V
UPC Code:400011959722

This Avantco CBE-72-HC 72" 4 drawer refrigerated chef base streamlines production and increases efficiency.

Provide a convenient place to hold and store cold foods right where they are needed by adding this refrigerated chef base to your kitchen! As a space and productivity solution for your kitchen, this chef base makes it easy to increase efficiency by placing countertop cooking equipment right on top of the chef base where you store your cold ingredients.

  • 5-15P

    5-15P

    This unit comes with a NEMA 5-15P plug.

  • ETL Sanitation

    ETL Sanitation

    This product has been certified by ETL, a division of the Intertek Group, to meet applicable sanitation standards required for use in the United States and Canada.

  • ETL, US & Canada

    ETL, US & Canada

    This product has been certified by ETL, a division of the Intertek Group, to meet applicable electrical product safety standards required for use in the United States and Canada.

1 3/4" Stainless Steel Top

This base features a durable 1 3/4" stainless steel top that can hold up to 882 lb. Equipped with a marine edge, the unit's top helps to contain drips and spills for easy cleanup.

Four Drawers

This refrigerated chef base is equipped with four drawers to hold your cold ingredients. Each drawer in this unit can hold 2 full size food pans (sold separately) or a combination of other configurations, so your kitchen staff will always have fresh ingredients within reach.

2/5 hp Refrigeration System

The refrigeration system uses a 2/5 hp compressor and R290 refrigerant to cool the cabinet. It requires a 115V electrical connection and uses electronic temperature controls to keep ingredients at safe temperatures between 33 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

(4) 4" Casters

The unit rests on 4" casters, offering convenient mobility for easier cleaning.

Stainless Steel Construction

The cabinet is made of type 430 stainless steel inside and out for added durability.

Removable Magnetic Drawer Gaskets

Each drawer gasket is removable for easy cleaning and maintenance.

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Does Avantco warrant this item for use in a food truck?
Avantco warrants new equipment sold to food truck customers to be operational for a period of 30 days from the date of delivery if installed and maintained correctly.

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Overall Dimensions:
Width:
72 3/8 Inches
Depth:
32 1/8 Inches
Height:
25 7/8 Inches
Capacity:
16 cu. ft.
Interior Dimensions:
Width:
60 5/8 Inches
Depth:
27 1/2 Inches
Height:
16 1/2 Inches

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Warranty Info

Note: Avantco Refrigeration equipment with a labor warranty purchased prior to May 1st, 2024, is warranted for 1-year parts & labor / 5-year compressor. Any equipment installed outdoors, in a temporary structure, food truck, other mobile application, or in a residence or home-based business is covered by a 30-day replacement warranty through the place of purchase.

Equivalent Items

Avantco Refrigeration CBE-72 (Formerly)

Customer Reviews

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

40 Customer Reviews

18 reviews rated this 5 out of 5 stars.

6 reviews rated this 4 out of 5 stars.

3 reviews rated this 3 out of 5 stars.

5 reviews rated this 2 out of 5 stars.

8 reviews rated this 1 out of 5 stars.

Customers Say

Customers report mixed experiences with this chef base. Common issues include durability concerns and inconsistent temperature control. Positive feedback highlights its functionality and space efficiency in kitchen setups. Customer service experiences vary, with some facing challenges in resolving issues.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jason C.

Posted on 02/18/2022

Verified Purchase

Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

STAY FAR AWAY !!! Worse than a piece of trash. Was delivered Dead on Arrival. Was referred to the "warranty department" who was supposed to get someone to come work on it. They never returned my call, and when I called them back, they finally got someone to come out. After having a non-working, yet NEW piece of equipment sitting in the middle of my floor for 4 days, the tech came out and said yep, we need to order a part for it, and that will probably take about 2 weeks. So, 2 weeks and 4 days to get a NEW piece of equipment to be able to work, and that's assuming it will work then. Webstaurant says to contact the warranty department, the warranty department says "we didn't sell the equipment to you", it's not their fault that the warranty is ONLY repair, not replace and doesn't care. We have purchased from Webstaurant for YEARS, but this is probably going to end this relationship.

17 out of 18 found this review helpful

Thank you for your feedback! We are sorry your product was defective. Action has been taken to remedy this and a new unit is being sent to you. Please reach out to our Customer Solutions team if you have any questions!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Kevin J.

Posted on 03/31/2022

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Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

Purchased this 2.5 years ago...The temperature control wire burned. They will not tell me what the replacement wire specs are....not even for me to replace on my own. What a joke.

12 out of 12 found this review helpful

Thank you for your review, Kevin! We are sorry this product has not worked well for you. A Customer Solutions Representative will contact you soon!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Daniel M. from Hamilton's Restaurant

Posted on 11/12/2022

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Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

I have used this unit since April of 2021. The unit hit 175 degrees inside about 1 year and one month after the warranty period. Thankfully they said someone screwed up it ended up being covered. One week later they had to come back and replace the control board. Less than 5 months later my unit no longer works anymore so 1.8 months is the useable life of these. I guess this is why this item is listed as one of the units with only a one year parts and labor warranty. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PEICE OF GARBAGE. I now have to purchase another unit after less than 2 years,,,

10 out of 10 found this review helpful

We appreciate your review, Daniel. We wish this product would have worked out for you. Our Customer Solutions team will remain in contact with you about this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jenna K.

Posted on 09/26/2022

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Size:
84" - 4 Drawer

Avantco Brand is great! This chef base has helped our operation. Remember to keep the temp there are a few things you need to remember. If you do not have every space occupied, then it is best to have an empty 1/3 in there to help keep the cold in. Also, if you are using the base to place a grill or griddle on top of it, you must have a barrier (ceramic tiles work great) to allow the heat to absorb into that instead of spewing heat onto the refrigerated chef base. this is our third purchase of this, and will buy more when expanding.

8 out of 8 found this review helpful

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Review by

Johnny V. from Vk Asian Market

Posted on 03/15/2023

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Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

Pans don't fit, it didn't come with the pans, but it also didn't say what size we needed. So I bought a 4 in as it said... but it dont fit

6 out of 6 found this review helpful

Thank you for your feedback! We’re sorry you did not prefer this product. For recommendations, please contact our Customer Solutions team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Mindi S. from One Eleven Public House

Posted on 01/19/2023

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Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

I’d like to leave zero stars. This base is the most unreliable piece of equipment I’ve ever purchased. After 2 + years of using, maybe 26 hours a week we need to replace the cooling coil. This replacement will cost as much as the original purchase. You get what you pay for…do NOT BUY.

6 out of 6 found this review helpful

We appreciate your review, Mindi. We wish this product would have worked out for you. Our Customer Solutions team will remain in contact with you about this.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Antonio E. from Arepitas USA Amr Llc

Posted on 06/14/2022

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Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT COMPRESSOR WONT EVEN LAST 2 years. At 6 months mark controller burned, now compressor out. Thi is worst than a toy

6 out of 6 found this review helpful

We appreciate your review, Antonio. We wish this product would have worked out for you. Our Customer Solutions team will remain in contact with you about this.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Donald S.

Posted on 10/03/2023

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Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

Almost blew up our kitchen! We ordered this unit 2 years ago (at twice the current price) and last week it blew up. The refrigerant (propane) leaked out of the unit and exploded. Not a good idea to put a unit that uses R290 under a grill where open flames are present.

4 out of 4 found this review helpful

We appreciate your review, Donald. Our Customer Solutions team will remain in contact with you about this. We do want to assure you that these units are designed with sealed refrigeration systems with the intent of having cooking equipment placed on top.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Joe M.

Posted on 07/29/2023

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Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

Total junk. We've had nothing but problems with this unit over the last 4 years that we've had it. All under very normal restaurant usage. Pans don't fit correctly in the drawers. Drawers don't stay closed. Temperature probe fell apart. Gaskets have to replaced way too often. Doesn't hold temperature throughout the whole unit.

4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Thank you for your review, Joe! We are sorry this product has not worked well for you. A Customer Solutions Representative will contact you soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Michael J. from 19Th Hole In The Wall Llc

Posted on 12/06/2021

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Size:
48"

this chef base is always a good deal when it comes to needing a place to put your griddle or flat top on. Easy access with the ability to put 4 full size pans in it and 6" pans. Make sure to buy the 4" deep pans only or it won't close

3 out of 5 found this review helpful

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Review by

Qing Z.

Posted on 04/13/2024

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Size:
48"

Drawer broke after one week of use, it’s not the best build quality.

2 out of 3 found this review helpful

Thank you for your review, Qing! We are sorry this chef base has not worked well for you. A Customer Solutions Representative will contact you soon!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Review by

Brice H.

Posted on 10/09/2023

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Size:
48"

Leaks water EVERYWHERE ALLDAY! It has kept temp but I'm sure it won't last long.

2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Thank you for your review, Brice! We are sorry this product has not worked well for you. A Customer Solutions Representative will contact you soon!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Review by

Blaze

Posted on 07/16/2023

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Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

It dies the job but the shelves do break and it’s like a lot a side to fix ..

2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Thank you for your review, Blaze! We are sorry this product has not worked well for you. A Customer Solutions Representative will contact you soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Shaqet B. from Buke's Cafe

Posted on 08/17/2020

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Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

Good quality, as described on the image, helpful customer service and fast shipping. Will buy again merchandise from here. Thank you much for your service.

2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Tony C. from The Sandy Point Restaurant

Posted on 07/10/2018

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Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

excellent addition to our kitchen it is wide enough to hold 72 total inches of equipment. Keeps all our food supplies cold and fresh.. only issue is getting the right 1/3 pans to fit the drawers.

2 out of 3 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Richard T.

Posted on 12/27/2017

Verified Purchase

Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

This is a great refrigeration unit because i can easily place equipment on top of it . I have my range and griddle right above it . Very useful when you have limited space for your kitchen !

2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Antoinette L.

Posted on 06/05/2023

Verified Purchase

Size:
48"

Love this refrigeration unit!! We keep only meat in it and it works so well!! We have our roaster and friers on either side and a very small kitchen. It keeps temperature well and is so convenient that all the meats we use regularly are kept right under where they are cooked! We have had it over a year now and we are not sure how we lived without it!

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Patrick M. from Trailer Kings

Posted on 04/02/2020

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Size:
36"

used to sit a 36" griddle, the chef base allows for cooks to access their proteins easier, can be used in a food truck and works with any piece of equipment.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Raul A. from Mambos Cuban Cafe

Posted on 03/15/2018

Verified Purchase

Size:
52"

This Avantco drawer works perfectly so far! Ive had it for going on two months and shows no sign of failure. I bought a larger one to fit a 36" Vulcan griddle and still have room on the sides for my spices and oil station. Highly recommend this drawer cooler.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Donald W. from Classic Burger Group Inc.

Posted on 11/07/2017

Verified Purchase

Size:
52"

I really don't know how we managed without one of these for so long. Having everything you need so close at hand is great. Works perfectly.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

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