Normann Entry Series Blast Chillers

The Normann Entry Series has been designed to bring professional blast chilling and shock freezing technology to commercial kitchens of all sizes. Combining Italian engineering, intuitive controls and reliable performance, the Entry range provides an efficient solution for restaurants, bakeries, hotels, catering operations and food production facilities looking to improve food safety, reduce waste and streamline production.

Whether you're preparing food for immediate service or adopting a cook-chill production system, the Entry range delivers rapid temperature reduction while preserving flavour, texture, appearance and nutritional quality.

Why Choose the Normann Entry Range?

Modern foodservice businesses need flexible production methods that allow them to prepare food in advance while maintaining the highest standards. The Normann Entry Series helps operators:

Benefits

✔ Improve HACCP compliance and food safety

✔ Extend shelf life and reduce food waste

✔ Increase production capacity

✔ Prepare food ahead of busy service periods

✔ Maintain product quality and consistency

✔ Reduce labour pressures during peak times

✔ Improve workflow efficiency

✔ Benefit from simple, user-friendly operation

✔ Lower environmental impact with natural refrigerants

Entry Series Models

The Entry range is available in multiple capacities to suit everything from independent restaurants to large-scale production kitchens.

Entry 3

Compact Performance for Smaller Operations

The Entry 3 is ideal for cafés, small restaurants, bakeries and independent catering businesses looking to introduce blast chilling into their operation.

Key Features

• 3 x GN1/1 or Bakery Trays
• Blast Chilling Capacity: 12kg
• Shock Freezing Capacity: 8kg
• Compact footprint
• Single phase power supply
• Stainless steel construction
• Ideal for smaller kitchens with limited space

Perfect For

• Restaurants
• Cafés
• Bakeries
• Delis
• Small catering businesses

Entry 5

Increased Capacity Without Increasing Footprint

The Entry 5 provides additional capacity while maintaining the simplicity and efficiency of the Entry range.

Key Features

• 5 x GN1/1 or Bakery Trays
• Blast Chilling Capacity: 20kg
• Shock Freezing Capacity: 15kg
• User-friendly controls
• Probe and timed chilling cycles
• Compact commercial kitchen design

Perfect For

• Busy restaurants
• Gastro pubs
• Hotels
• Larger bakeries
• Event caterers

Entry 7

Designed for Growing Food Operations

The Entry 7 is ideal for businesses requiring greater production capacity while maintaining exceptional food quality and safety standards.

Key Features

• 7 x GN1/1 Capacity
• Blast Chilling Capacity: 25kg
• Shock Freezing Capacity: 18kg
• Enhanced refrigeration performance
• Efficient production management
• Suitable for cook-chill operations

Perfect For

• High-volume restaurants
• Hotel kitchens
• Production kitchens
• Contract caterers

Entry 10

Professional Blast Chilling for Busy Commercial Kitchens

The Entry 10 delivers significant production capability for businesses processing larger food volumes on a daily basis.

Key Features

• 10 x GN1/1 Capacity
• Blast Chilling Capacity: 35kg
• Shock Freezing Capacity: 25kg
• Robust commercial construction
• High-efficiency cooling system
• Reliable daily operation

Perfect For

• Multi-site operators
• Catering companies
• Production facilities
• Healthcare catering

Entry 14

High Capacity Blast Chilling

The Entry 14 is designed for larger commercial food operations that require substantial chilling and freezing capabilities.

Key Features

• 14 x GN1/1 Capacity
• Blast Chilling Capacity: 50kg
• Shock Freezing Capacity: 35kg
• Heavy-duty refrigeration system
• Advanced food preservation capabilities
• Large batch production support

Perfect For

• Central kitchens
• Universities
• Hospitals
• Large catering operations

Entry 18

Large-Scale Production Capability

The Entry 18 is suited to businesses operating large-scale food production where efficiency and consistency are critical.

Key Features

• 18 x GN1/1 Capacity
• Blast Chilling Capacity: 70kg
• Shock Freezing Capacity: 50kg
• Professional food production support
• Increased storage and processing capacity
• Ideal for cook-chill systems

Perfect For

• Contract caterers
• Production facilities
• Large hotels
• Event venues

Entry Roll-In Models

Maximum Flexibility for High Volume Operations

For businesses requiring trolley loading capabilities, Normann also offers Entry Roll-In models that allow operators to move entire trolley loads directly into the blast chiller.

Benefits

• Reduced manual handling
• Faster loading and unloading
• Increased productivity
• Suitable for large batch production
• Ideal for central production kitchens

Perfect For

• Hospitals
• Universities
• Central production kitchens
• Airline catering
• Food manufacturing

Standard Functions Across the Entry Range

Every Entry Series blast chiller includes professional programmes designed to maximise food quality and food safety.

Blast Chilling

Rapidly cools cooked food from cooking temperatures to safe storage temperatures.

Shock Freezing

Quickly freezes products while preserving texture and flavour.

Fish Sanitisation

Controlled freezing cycles for fish preparation requirements.

Ice Cream & Gelato Programmes

Specialist cycles designed for frozen dessert production.

Defrosting Programmes

Efficient thawing and regeneration support.

Temperature Probe Operation

Accurate product temperature monitoring for consistent results.

Timed Cycles

Flexible operation for different food types and production schedules.

Optional Upgrades

Available options across the Entry Series include:

• Wi-Fi Connectivity
• HACCP Data Logging
• Remote Monitoring
• Castor Kits
• Alternative Door Hinges
• Additional Tray Supports
• Custom Configuration Options

Why Buy Normann from Fire & Ice?

At Fire & Ice, we don't simply supply equipment—we help businesses create efficient food production systems. Our team can advise on the correct Entry Series model based on your production volumes, kitchen layout and future growth plans.

Our Services Include

• Equipment Specification
• Kitchen Design & Planning
• Installation
• Staff Training
• Technical Support
• Preventative Maintenance
• Nationwide Service Coverage

Whether you're looking for a compact blast chiller for a restaurant or a high-capacity solution for a production facility, Fire & Ice can help you choose the right Normann Entry model.