Our Services
Large-scale cold storage, blast freezing and tempering, fresh packing and cold store handling - all from our Grantham facility.
Storage
QK Cold Stores provides in excess of 250,000 square feet of cold storage capacity for frozen, chilled and ambient goods, with the ability to accommodate over 50,000 pallets simultaneously.
- 250,000+ sq ft of capacity
- 50,000+ pallet positions
- Frozen, chilled and ambient storage
- 24/7 temperature auditable monitoring
Blast Freezing
Blast freezing is a crucial process for preserving the quality and freshness of perishable goods. Our facility is equipped with blast freezing capabilities, with the capacity to handle approximately 800 tonnes per week, ensuring efficient and high-quality freezing for large volumes of goods.
- ~800 tonnes per week capacity
- Rapid blast freezing
- Quality and freshness preserved
- Large volume handling
Tempering
Our cold store is fully equipped to offer controlled tempering services, ensuring safe and gradual thawing of frozen goods to optimal temperatures for further processing or distribution.
- Controlled tempering services
- Safe gradual thawing
- Optimal temperatures for processing
- Distribution-ready goods
Container Loading and Unloading
Our cold store provides efficient container loading and unloading services to support the smooth movement of temperature-controlled products throughout the supply chain. With experienced personnel, appropriate handling equipment, and strict temperature management procedures, we can safely unload incoming refrigerated containers and load outbound shipments while maintaining product integrity.
- Incoming refrigerated container unloading
- Outbound shipment loading
- Experienced personnel
- Strict temperature management
Fresh Packing
Since its inception in 2020, our fresh packing line has steadily grown to handling an average of 300 tonnes per week in 2026. Our facility handles a wide variety of protein products, packing to each customer's exact specifications with quality and efficiency at every stage.
- Operating since 2020
- 300+ tonnes per week
- All protein products handled
- Packed to customer specification
Handling
Cold store handling requires specialised training and equipment to ensure activities are carried out efficiently and in compliance with food safety regulations, keeping perishable goods at optimal conditions throughout the storage and handling process.
- Case picking
- Handballing
- Labelling
- De-topping
Additional Services
- Case packing
- Importing and exporting services
- Vets services
- Catch weighting
- Picking
- Labelling
Environment & Sustainability
QK Cold Stores (Marston) are committed to operating our cold storage facility in a responsible and environmentally conscious manner.
Recent investments in on-site solar energy generation have helped reduce our reliance on grid electricity, supporting a more sustainable operation. We are also exploring opportunities to further enhance waste management and recycling practices across the site, with a focus on reducing waste and improving resource efficiency.
Through ongoing investment, innovation, and responsible business practices, we aim to minimise our environmental impact while continuing to provide safe, reliable, and efficient cold storage services for our customers.
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