Drinks Fridge/Chiller set up

[millsy9201]

hi folks im after a bit of advice, I am considering getting a drinks fridge or catering size fridge to make my own little larder. now I am just wondering ,those of you out there that have one, what is the best way to fit a rail/pole to hang carcases off without compromising the sides as I imagine they would be very flimsy? all advice welcome, thanks

 

[sy247]

Just out a wood or metal bar across the plastic ridge where the shelf slides in at the top and hang the deer from there. It shouldn't be a problem. Isn't in mine.

 

[takbok]

I made some brackets that rest on the shelf support clips. They screw into the sides of the fridge. They fit aluminium tubes.

 

[Koenig]

Use the rail attachments for the trays to make a cross member.

If you give me about 20 mins I’ll send you a photo of my very own Heath Robinson arrangement….it does however work.

 

[millsy9201]

Use the rail attachments for the trays to make a cross member.

If you give me about 20 mins I’ll send you a photo of my very own Heath Robinson arrangement….it does however work.

Amazing thank you

 

[millsy9201]

Thanks guys much appreciated

 

[Koenig]

Here you go the main points are:

1. No drilling into the case of the fridge
2. Use the existing anchor points for the old shelving.
3. I used some old struts drilled out and tied together with cable ties.

It’ll take x3/4 Muntjac - x2 Roe or a single Fallow.

If I did it again I’d use a small but sturdy pipe X bar as opposed to flat bar for the hanging rail.

 

[tjm160]

I bought one of these:

Brand New Tefcold SC381 Left Hand Hinge Glass Display Fridge

Why Buy the Interlevin SC381 Glass Door Fridge? The Interlevin SC381 Single Glass Door Fridge is a best selling cabinet, designed to effectively chill a range of food and drink from 2°C-10°C. With a clean white exterior and contrasting black trim, this upright chiller offers professional...

www.h2products.co.uk

Roe and smaller will hang from s-hooks off the shelves:



Anything bigger really needs a bar and support setup. Links to buy the bits to create this are included in the thread(s) below the picture. I've bought the bits and will be making ready for the Fallow season but haven't got round to just yet:

Thread 'Who has a roe in a chiller?'

May 2, 2025

Hi all
I've been offered a chiller, well it's actually a fridge, but I haven't seen it yet but going by the rough arm span the lad showed me it was I'm not sure it will be big enough, could anyone please let me know roughly how much space I need for a roe with gambrel through the hocks with head and legs off

Thanks in advance folks

J

• Jamie956
• Replies: 29
• Forum: Carcass Prep, Butchery & Recipes

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Post in thread 'First Fallow'

Mar 16, 2026

I paid £550 for the chiller (now £595) as the cheapest and I felt best option for a dozen or so deer a year; https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186754707877

It has an inbuilt fan, is temperature adjustable and is presently chilling at 1.5 degrees. As I have my DSC2 outing(s) next weekend it will be 2-weeks until I can butcher so felt might be best to drop the temperature a little from the more usual 2-3 degrees. Happy to take advice if there is a more preferable approach.

Anyhow, the foot or so of space above the top shelf height shows the space wastage issue I'm seeking to address with...

• tjm160

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[sy247]

I've hung from the shelves and it works fine

 

[millsy9201]

thanks everyone loads of food for thought

 

[Haggis Hunter]

Mine is just a domestic larder fridge and I hang roe off the bottle rack shelf thingy, have had 4 on the shelf and all good.
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[Doctorken]

I enjoyed looking at all of the solutions and recently got a second hand commercial fridge.

Here is my solution! Cheap and cheerful, non rusting and wipeable. I'll finish it by siliconing the bar/board to avoid moisture getting in




31.75mm x 3mm Galvanised Tubes

£4.22 plus £9.50 p and p (I bought two just in case) shop cut them for me to be 8mm less than the width of the fridge

20mm HDPE chopping board 300x400mm
£11.98 plus £6.95 p and p (cut into 300x180 pieces)

32mm flat wood drill bit. Drilled partial thickness leaving 5mm ish left to stiffen the joint and make a nice tight interference fit

I could swing off the bar I reckon!

 

[FISH BOY]

I just drilled through the sides with the Bushwear kit.

Coming up 10 years - no issues.

 

[Jh1986]

3D printed bar risers resting on the upper shelf brackets. I've had a 49kg fallow hanging on it no problem

 

[Doctorken]

Just need some deer to fill it with. I especially like the bonus deer in the base of the fridge! @FISH BOY

 

[WalkedUp]

Just need some deer to fill it with. I especially like the bonus deer in the base of the fridge! @FISH BOY

Great spot

 

[Jh1986]

I just drilled through the sides with the Bushwear kit.

Coming up 10 years - no issues.

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Just need some deer to fill it with. I especially like the bonus deer in the base of the fridge! @FISH BOY

I prefer the bonus drinks and sweets, that he doesn't need to hide because I bet nobody else in the house would want carcass chocolate

 

[r6demon]

Two HDPE blocks gorilla glued to the sides. I have three mounting points for the rail fire / aft so I can position the rail where needed. It’s a gem to use!