A guide to refrigerated trailer & freezer trailer sizes: Which one do you need?

If you're planning an event, running a catering business, or dealing with an emergency refrigeration breakdown, choosing the right fridge trailer or freezer trailer size is essential. At Ice Maiden Event Solutions, we offer a wide range of high quality chiller trailers in multiple sizes to suit everything from small private parties to large-scale commercial operations.

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In this blog, we breakdown the five chiller trailer sizes that we offer: 2.5m x 1.5m, 3m x 1.5m, 3.6m x 1.8m, 4m x 1.8m and 5m x 2m.

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Why fridge trailer and freezer trailer size matters

The size of the fridge trailer or freezer trailer you choose can impact:

• How much stock you can store

• Energy efficiency

• How easily we can position your trailer on your site

• Compliance with food safety standards

• Event flow and catering efficiency

Selecting the correct size ensures your chilled goods stay safe, organised and easily accessible. 

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2.5m x 1.5m Fridge Trailer/Freezer Trailer: Compact & Convenient

Best for:

• Small events

• Mobile bars

• Florists

• Private parties

• Home refrigeration emergencies

Why choose 2.5m?

- Fits comfortably on tight driveways

- Ideal for drinks, desserts, flowers, and light catering stock

- Low running costs

This size is perfect when space is limited but reliable refrigeration is essential.

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3m x 1.5m Fridge Trailer/Freezer Trailer: The most popular all-rounder

Best for:

• Weddings

• Caterers

• Pubs & restaurants

• Medium-size events

• Cold-storage emergencies

Why choose 3m?

- Offers a great balance of space and versatility

- Easily accommodates bulk drinks, meat, dairy or pre-prepared foods

The 3m refrigerated trailer and freezer trailer is one of the most commonly hired sizes because it works for almost any event.

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3.6m x 1.8m Fridge Trailer/Freezer Trailer: Ideal for busy catering teams

Best for:

• Larger weddings

• Multi-day events

• Professional caterers

• Food vendors

• Cold-storage emergencies

Why choose 3.6m?

- Significantly more internal capacity than a 3m chiller trailer

- Perfect for bigger menus, bulk orders, and extended storage​

- Great for events where restocking opportunities are limited

If you need more room without committing to a very large unit, a 3.6m fridge trailer or freezer trailer is an excellent middle-ground option.

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4m x 1.8m Fridge Trailer/Freezer Trailer: High capacity for demanding events

Best for:​

• Festivals

• Corporate catering

• Large-scale hospitality

• Butchers and wholesalers

• Cold-storage emergencies

Why choose 4m?

- Excellent for storing pallets of chilled/frozen stock

- Handles high-volume food and drink with ease

- Ideal for multi-vendor setups or production kitchens

This is a professional-grade solution for clients who need significant chilled storage on-site.

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5m x 2m Fridge Trailer/Freezer Trailer: Maximum storage for large operations

Best for:

• Festivals and concerts

• High-volume catering companies

• Cold-storage emergencies

• Back-up refrigeration for supermarkets or wholesalers

Why choose 5m?

- Our largest fridge and freezer trailer size

- Designed for high-capacity commercial use

- Allows full organisation of stock over longer periods

- Perfect when downtime simply isn't an option

The 5m fridge and freezer trailer provides unrivalled space, reliability, and efficiency for the busiest environments.

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How to choose the right fridge or freezer trailer size

Ask yourself:

• How much chilled/frozen stock will you have at any one time?

• How long is the event or project?

• How much space do you have on-site?

• Do you need chilling, freezing, or both?

• Will stock be delivered on pallets or loose?

If you're not sure, we can advise based on your event type, menu, stock list, or supplier requirements.

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Why choose Ice Maiden Event Solutions?

At Ice Maiden Event Solutions, we provide:

• Spotless, well maintained fridge trailers and freezer trailers

• Flexible hire periods

• Fast delivery and set-up

• Friendly, reliable service

• A range of trailer sizes available

Whether you need compact refrigeration for a garden party or industrial-level cooling for a festival, we've got the perfect unit ready to go.

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Not sure which fridge trailer or freezer trailer size you need? Get in touch - we are always happy to recommend the ideal fridge trailer size or freezer trailer size based on your event, business or storage requirements.

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