🦌 Hunting Chillers – The Perfect Game Storage Solution

When the hunting season arrives, every hunter dreams of bringing home the perfect trophy or filling the freezer with fresh, clean meat. But one challenge always remains the same: how to store the game safely and properly until it’s ready for processing.

🧊 1. Chiller or Freezer? Decide Based on What You Store

The first question to ask is: What do you need to store?

If you’re processing animals or doing seasonal hunting, a walk-in chiller gives you a clean, controlled space to hang and age meat.

📏 2.

Size and Layout Planning

Consider:

• Storage volume: How much product you need to store at peak times

• Access frequency: More door openings = higher cooling capacity needed

• Shelving/racks: Plan the layout to maximize airflow and efficiency

Common chiller sizes range from 2m × 2m up to large-scale units like 6m × 8m, depending on your business.

🏗️ 3.

Insulated Structure (Panels + Door)

Walk-in cold rooms are built using PU sandwich panels — typically:

• 75mm to 100mm thick for chillers

• 100mm to 150mm for freezers

Key components:

• Insulated floor (especially for freezers)

• Sealed hinged or sliding door

• Anti-slip aluminium or stainless-steel flooring

• LED lighting

• PVC strip curtains (optional for added insulation)
  
  
  

⚙️ 4.

Choosing the Right Refrigeration Unit

There are two main types of cooling units:

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Monoblock Unit

• All-in-one system (compressor + evaporator)

• Easy to install (wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted)

• Best for small to medium chillers/freezers

• Plug-and-play — quick setup
  
  

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Split System

• Compressor and evaporator are separate

• Used for larger or high-demand cold rooms

• More flexible, can place the condenser further away

Make sure your unit is rated for New Zealand voltage (230V single-phase or 400V 3-phase) and suitable for ambient outdoor temps if installed externally.

🔌 5.

Installation Essentials

You’ll need:

• Stable power supply

• Proper drainage (especially for defrost water in freezers)

• Level foundation or platform

• Ventilation around the unit for cooling

Optional but helpful:

• Thermostat with digital control

• Remote monitoring system

• Alarm system for high-temp alerts

🎯 6.

Where Walk-In Chillers/Freezers Are Commonly Used in NZ

• Butcher shops

• Cafés and restaurants

• Food distributors

• Game meat/hunting cold storage

• Supermarkets and mini-markets

• Dairies and cheese producers

• Florists (for flower storage at +4°C)

🚚 7.

 Instaltion 

At Freezing Valley, we offer shipping to any city in NZ, including Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, and more — with full support on product selection and installation coordination.

💬 Final Tip:

A walk-in cold room is not just a storage space — it’s a critical part of your operation. Choosing the right size, insulation, and cooling system will make a huge difference in efficiency, product life, and cost savings over time.

Available Sizes & Pricing to get a better Idea: Updated (15/07/2025)

Small Size:

• 1.2m × 1.2m × 2.2m (3.168 m²) – Price = 6480 NZD as Chiller/Freezer
• 1.5m × 1.5m × 2.2m (4.95 m²) – Price = 6990 NZD as Chiller/Freezer

Medium Size:

• 2m × 2m × 2.2m (8.8 m²) – Price = 8380 NZD as Chiller
• 2.5m × 2m × 2.2m (11 m²) – Price = 9350 NZD as Chiller

Large Size:

• 3m × 2.5m × 2.2m – Contact for pricing
• 4m × 4m × 2.5m – Contact for pricing.
• Custom Builds Available – Let us know your requirements!

Looking for a walk-in chiller or freezer in New Zealand?

Contact our team at Freezing Valley — we’ll help you plan the right system for your business, farm, or hunting needs.

You can send us your project to give you the best options, or CALL
Email: info@freezingvalley.com
Call:  +64 273738708