Stainless Steel Prep Table Size Guide: Which Width Do You Need?
Quick answerUK commercial prep tables are standardised at 600mm deep and 900mm high, so the only real choice is width. Choose 600mm to fill a gap, 900 to 1000mm for one person, 1200mm for a full single station (the most popular size), 1500mm for two people side by side and 1800mm for a whole production run in one piece. Measure your wall and use the planner below to fill it with the fewest tables.
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Every width compared
| Width | Best for | Price | |
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600mm | Gap filler beside a fryer, sink or dishwasher | £98.04 |
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900mm | Smallest true prep station for one person | £100.32 |
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1000mm | When 900mm feels tight but 1200mm won't fit | £103.74 |
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1200mm | Most popular: a full station with room for boards, pans and kit | £110.58 |
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1500mm | Two people working side by side | £167.58 |
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1800mm | A full production run with no joins | £184.68 |
All tables: 600mm deep, 900mm high, 60mm rear upstand, full-width undershelf, 201 grade stainless steel, 0.8mm gauge. Prices correct at time of writing.
What to look for
- Standard height and depth. 900mm high and 600mm deep lines up with UK counters, sinks and undercounter fridges, so a run of equipment sits level.
- A rear upstand if the table goes against a wall. It stops spills and small items falling down the back and keeps the wall clean.
- An undershelf for GN pans, trays and dry goods. It doubles your storage without using more floor.
- Fewer, longer tables where you can. Every join is a gap that traps food, so one 1800mm table beats two 900mm tables for hygiene.
- Space to work. Allow roughly 900mm to 1200mm of bench per person doing prep.
Frequently asked questions
What is the standard height of a commercial prep table?
900mm is the UK commercial standard working height, matching most counters and appliances.
What depth should a prep table be?
600mm is standard. It fits full-size 1/1 gastronorm pans and lines up with most UK kitchen equipment.
Which size prep table is most popular?
1200mm. It gives one person a complete station with room for boards, pans and small equipment.
What grade of stainless steel are these tables?
201 grade stainless steel at 0.8mm gauge, a cost-effective grade that suits most prep areas. Clean with standard kitchen sanitisers, rinse, and dry the surface rather than leaving salt or bleach to sit on it.
Do I need an upstand?
If the table sits against a wall, yes. If it's an island in the middle of the kitchen, an upstand isn't needed.
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