Spread the cost of blast chiller from £2,000 to £18,000+ with flexible finance options. HP, lease, or refinance;
Yes, blast chillers are financed as a standard asset purchase, usually on hire purchase or a lease, with the machine itself acting as the security. UK prices typically run £2,000 to £18,000, and most deals are written over 24–60 months with a deposit of around 10–15%. Decisions typically take 24–48 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.
Typical Cost
£2k – £18k
Approval Speed
24–48 hours
Same-day for < £25k
Rates From
5.6% APR
Your estimate
Indicative only. Not a quote and not an offer of finance.
Pre-filled with a typical blast chiller price. Indicative only, not a quote.
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For UK limited companies with 3+ months’ trading and monthly revenue.
On a purchase price of £6,500: a 10% deposit of £650, then 48 monthly payments of £137 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £7,226, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.
Guide prices for sizing a finance agreement, not quotes. Manufacturers in this market mostly price on application, so where a current UK list price could not be confirmed the row describes a specification class rather than naming a model. Your supplier quote is what the agreement is written against.
| Machine or specification | Guide price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Compact blast chiller, 5–10kg capacity | £3,500 – £6,500 | Countertop Blast Chiller |
| Blast chiller/freezer cabinet, 20kg+ | £8,000 – £15,000 | Cabinet Blast Chiller |
| Combination blast chiller-freezer | £10,000 – £18,000 | Blast Chiller-Freezer |
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Blast chiller equipment qualifies for Annual Investment Allowance (AIA), letting you deduct the full cost from taxable profits in year one, up to £1,000,000. HP allows capital allowances. Lease payments are fully deductible against profit.
Blast chillers are bought by kitchens that batch-cook, prep ahead, or need to meet food safety cooling standards reliably, including gastropubs, central production kitchens, and hotels running banqueting menus. They are a step up in price from a standard fridge or freezer, so most buyers finance rather than pay outright, particularly when a blast chiller is being added to expand menu capability rather than replacing a failed unit. Larger cabinet models hold their value well because commercial kitchens rarely outgrow the need for one once they have it.
Some specialist lenders consider businesses with imperfect credit histories. You may need a larger deposit or personal guarantee, but options may be available. Fundably may use a soft credit check for matching, which does not affect your credit score. A hard check may happen if you choose to proceed with a lender.
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For UK limited companies with 3+ months’ trading and monthly revenue.
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Check Eligibility →For UK limited companies with at least 3 months’ trading and monthly revenue.