Seasonal sites such as summer festivals, farmers’ markets, holiday pop-up cafés, and agricultural harvest zones rely heavily on reliable cold storage. Mobile and modular coolrooms provide the flexibility, hygiene and temperature control needed to keep food safe and operations running smoothly.
For Melbourne businesses preparing for seasonal demand, here are the best practices to get the most out of your portable or modular coolroom setup.
Choose Flexible, Scalable Modular Systems
Seasonal operations often change in size, location and layout. Modular coolroom systems — like Burton Industries’ insulated coolroom panels and kits — allow you to expand, relocate or reconfigure your coolroom in line with demand.
Modular panels:
- Allow fast installation and disassembly
- Can scale up with additional panel sections
- Provide reliable insulation and airtight sealing
Maintain Food-Safe Layout & Hygiene
Temporary sites must follow the same food safety rules as permanent kitchens. Follow these guidelines:
- Keep chilled goods at 2–5 °C and frozen goods at the correct frozen range
- Avoid overloading the coolroom — airflow is essential
- Store all food at least 150 mm off the floor
- Use sealed containers to prevent contamination
- Keep chemicals and cleaning supplies in a separate area
Manage Temperature Control Carefully
Portable coolrooms experience more environmental variation than fixed installations, especially outdoors.
Best practices:
- Monitor temperatures with a reliable calibrated probe
- Limit door openings during peak trading
- Position the coolroom away from direct sun or hot equipment
- Ensure strong, consistent airflow around stored goods
If your coolroom is powered by a generator (common on event sites), ensure it delivers stable, adequate power at all times.
Build With High-Quality, Durable Panels
Seasonal setups require equipment that can be repeatedly assembled and dismantled. Burton Industries coolroom panels are engineered with a high-density EPS core and steel facings for durability, insulation and hygiene.
Benefits include:
- Long-lasting structural strength
- Efficient thermal performance
- Easy cleaning and maintenance
- Suitability for both temporary and permanent applications
Stay Compliant & Keep a Maintenance Routine
Portable coolrooms can still require licensing or registration depending on use. Check with local councils if your seasonal site involves food storage or handling.
Maintenance checklist:
- Inspect panel joins and seals
- Clean all internal surfaces regularly
- Calibrate temperature-reading devices
- Check hinges, latches and doors for smooth operation
Use Professional Installation & Support
A professionally installed coolroom ensures safety, reliability and energy efficiency. Burton Industries provides full installation support for mobile and modular coolrooms across Melbourne — from site assessment to commissioning and aftercare.
Whether you’re running a market stall, festival food zone, harvest site or seasonal retail event, we can help you build a dependable cooling setup that meets Australian food safety standards.
Need a Modular Coolroom For Your Seasonal Site?
Burton Industries manufactures and installs high-performance coolroom panels, mobile coolrooms and modular cold storage solutions across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Speak to our team today: (03) 9729 8155