The IMC Cirrus 10 x GN1/1 Blast Chiller & Shock Freezer is an essential addition to any professional kitchen, delivering rapid chilling and freezing performance that helps maintain food safety, preserve quality, and improve operational efficiency. Designed for demanding commercial environments including restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals, care homes and central production kitchens, the Cirrus enables chefs to prepare food in advance without compromising on taste, texture or appearance.

By rapidly reducing the temperature of freshly cooked food, the Cirrus minimises the amount of time food spends within the bacterial danger zone, helping kitchens comply with HACCP food safety regulations. Whether you’re preparing batch-cooked sauces, ready meals, desserts or bakery products, blast chilling locks in freshness while giving operators greater flexibility when planning production. Shock freezing food immediately after cooking also helps retain the original aroma, colour, structure and nutritional value, allowing frozen products to be stored for up to 12 months without sacrificing quality.

With a generous capacity for 10 GN1/1 gastronorm pans or 10 bakery trays measuring 600 x 400mm, the Cirrus is perfectly suited to medium and high-volume food production. It delivers an impressive 30kg blast chilling capacity and 20kg shock freezing capacity, quickly cooling food from +90°C to +3°C in just 90 minutes, or freezing from +90°C to -18°C in approximately 270 minutes. This rapid performance not only protects food quality but also helps reduce waste, improve portion control and streamline kitchen operations.

Operation is simple thanks to the user-friendly electronic digital controls, allowing staff to select and monitor chilling or freezing cycles with ease. A core temperature probe comes fitted as standard, accurately measuring the internal temperature of food to ensure every cycle reaches the correct HACCP-compliant finish. This provides greater confidence that food has been safely chilled or frozen before storage.

Built to withstand the demands of busy commercial kitchens, the Cirrus features a robust 304 grade stainless steel interior and exterior, offering exceptional durability alongside a professional appearance. Rounded internal corners eliminate dirt traps and make cleaning quicker and easier, while the stainless steel rear panel provides added strength. The cabinet is insulated with 60mm CFC and HCFC-free insulation, helping to maintain stable temperatures while improving energy efficiency.

Designed to reduce running costs, the Cirrus offers up to 20% lower energy consumption than comparable models. The refrigeration system uses R290 refrigerant and incorporates hot gas automatic defrost, helping to maintain consistent performance while reducing maintenance requirements. Everyday usability is enhanced with a reversible self-closing door, push-fit magnetic door seals for quick replacement and easy cleaning, and heavy-duty castors that allow the unit to be moved easily for cleaning or repositioning.

The IMC Cirrus Blast Chiller & Shock Freezer is more than just a refrigeration appliance; it is a valuable tool for improving kitchen organisation, increasing production flexibility and reducing food waste. By allowing chefs to safely prepare food in advance while preserving its quality, the Cirrus helps businesses save time, lower costs and consistently deliver high-quality meals. Combining powerful chilling performance, robust stainless steel construction, intuitive digital controls and energy-efficient operation, it is an ideal solution for any commercial kitchen looking to maximise both productivity and food safety.