Method Description
Cook-freeze This method is similar to cook-chill apart from the refrigeration temperatures.
'Cook freeze is a specialised food production and distribution system that allows caterers to take
advantage of the longer life of blast freezing at 18 - 20°C (0-32°F) and stored at that temperature
until required for resale or consumption for up to three to six months. Blast freezers have increasing
been introduced with success into catering operations. The ability to freeze cooked and prepared
dishes, as distinct from storage of chilled foods in a refrigerator or already frozen commodities in a
deep freeze, allows a caterer to make more productive use of kitchen staff. It also enables
economies introduced into the staffing of dining rooms and restaurants‘'.