With 14 Adande units powering the upstairs kitchen — and another 14 keeping things cool in the Tower 28 Café downstairs — Kurrawa Surf Club knows the value of refrigeration that works as hard as its team.
With its prime beachfront position at Broadbeach and a menu that’s as fresh as the ocean breeze, Kurrawa Surf Club has long been a Gold Coast favourite. Serving between 4,000 and 8,000 guests every week, its kitchen is a high-performance engine room — and much of that performance comes down to smart equipment choices.
One of the standout contributors is the club’s Adande refrigerated drawers, exclusively distributed in Australia by Stoddart. For Executive Chef Jason Rodgers, the difference has been clear from day one. “They hold the temperature better — more stable, with less fluctuation — and the food stays fresher for longer,” he says. From salmon and barramundi to frozen chips and fresh lettuce, the drawers keep everything at peak quality and ready for service.
That consistency is matched by flexibility. With the ability to switch between fridge and freezer modes, the team can adapt instantly to menu changes or peak-service demands. Ingredients are kept at arm’s reach and clearly visible, making service faster and eliminating the hunt for items buried at the back of a fridge. The ergonomic design also means less bending and lifting for staff, while the removable insulated tubs make cleaning simple.
With temperature settings spanning from -22°C to +15°C, each Adande drawer can be configured as either a fridge or a freezer. The incremental 1°C adjustment capability gives chefs precise control, while the ability to switch modes on demand means the kitchen can pivot seamlessly between seasonal menus, produce changes, or sudden service spikes — all without the need for additional refrigeration.
The choice of Adande wasn’t just about convenience — it was also a strategic decision. Commercial equipment specifier Paul Terzis from Commercial Kitchen Company recommended them for their energy efficiency, temperature precision, and compact footprint, all crucial in a busy venue. Adande’s insulated tub technology minimises cold air loss, keeping temperatures rock solid, extends shelf life and reduces food waste.
For a venue of Kurrawa’s scale, where every second and every degree counts, Adande drawers tick all the boxes: stable temperatures for better food quality, operational flexibility, and design that supports the pace of a high-volume kitchen. Backed by Stoddart’s nationwide support, it’s a world-class refrigeration solution with local expertise — helping Kurrawa deliver the same high standards that keep patrons coming back, just as reliably as the waves rolling in outside.