Kurrawa Surf Club stays on top with Adande drawers
With 14 Adande refrigerated drawers in the main kitchen and another 14 in the Tower 28 Café downstairs, Kurrawa Surf Club located at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast is built for performance at every service.
Renowned not just for its stunning beachfront location, but for delivering consistently fresh, high-quality food to thousands of patrons each week, the club’s success comes from a kitchen that thrives on efficiency, precision, and reliability — and that’s where Adande refrigerated drawers, exclusively distributed in Australia by Stoddart, make a real difference.
The chef’s perspective
Executive Chef Jason Rodgers, who leads a high-volume kitchen serving between 4,000–8,000 covers per week, has seen firsthand how Adande drawers transform operations. Used for everything from fresh seafood such as salmon and barramundi to frozen chips and crisp lettuce, the drawers have proven themselves in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
“They hold the temperature better — more stable, with less fluctuation — and the food stays fresher for longer,” says Jason. The ability to switch a drawer between fridge and freezer mode gives the team unmatched flexibility for menu planning and service flow. And with ingredients at arm’s reach and clearly visible, peak service becomes faster and more streamlined.
The design also improves ergonomics. “No more bending down to find things at the back of fridges,” Jason. Easy-to-remove insulated tub make cleaning a breeze, and the durability stands up to constant use in a high-pressure kitchen.
From the Specifier’s standpoint
Paul Terzis from Commercial Kitchen Company (CKC), the commercial kitchen supplier who specified Adande for its energy efficiency, precise temperature control, and space-saving footprint — all critical for optimising kitchen layouts in busy venues. Adande’s insulated tub technology minimises cold air loss, ensuring temperature stability that extends shelf life and reduces food waste. Based in Queensland and proudly Australian-owned, CKC supports businesses nationwide with a wide range of high-quality hospitality equipment, ensuring venues like Kurrawa can access the right solutions backed by local expertise.
Why it works for Kurrawa Surf Club
For a venue of Kurrawa’s scale, every second and every degree matters. Adande drawers deliver:
- Temperature stability that preserves food quality reducing food waste by extending shelf life.
- Operational flexibility with dual fridge/freezer settings — each drawer adjustable in precise 1°C increments for complete control with a temperature range of -22°C to +15°C.
- The ability to adapt quickly to menu changes, seasonal produce, or fluctuating service demand without adding extra refrigeration.
- Ergonomic design that speeds service and reduces strain on staff.
As Stoddart’s exclusive Australian distribution ensures, venues like Kurrawa get the benefit of world-class refrigeration technology paired with local support and expertise. It’s a partnership that keeps Kurrawa’s kitchen operating at peak performance — just like their surf lifesaving crews on the beach outside.
Experience the efficiency, flexibility, and reliability of Adande.
To learn more or request a quote, call 1300 79 1954, email info@stoddart.com.au, or browse the full range at stoddart.com.au.
30th October 2025
