• Centre table (island bench). Freestanding, finished all round, no upstand — so you can work both sides. This is your island prep bench in the middle of the kitchen, or any table people stand around. Some come with drawers built in.
• Wall table (wall bench). Has a raised rear splashback that seals against the wall and stops splash and debris going down the back. This is what you put against a wall — along a prep line, beside a sink, under a shelf.

Simple rule: against a wall → wall table (splashback). Standing in the room → centre table. Put a centre table against a wall and gunk collects behind it; put a wall table in the middle and the splashback gets in the way.

Both are food-grade stainless steel and both are fine for a commercial kitchen — but they're not the same, and the difference shows over years, not weeks.

• 430 grade has more chromium, which is what gives stainless its corrosion resistance. It stands up better to moisture, cleaning chemicals and the salt and acid of a busy kitchen, and resists the "tea-staining" spotting that cheaper steel can develop in wet areas. It's the more durable, longer-lasting choice — and the one to pick for wash-up zones, wet areas, or anywhere you simply want it to last.
• 201 grade uses manganese in place of some of the nickel, which makes it more affordable. It's perfectly good for dry prep areas and lighter-duty benches, but it's less corrosion- resistant than 430, so it's not the one for a constantly wet or harsh spot.

Short version: wet, heavy-duty, or buy-once → 430. Dry prep or budget-conscious → 201. We offer both in the same sizes, so you can mix — 430 where it gets wet, 201 where it stays dry.

All benches are 600mm deep and 860mm high — standard commercial bench height, so they line up flush with your sinks and each other in a run. Choose the length to suit the space.

Available as centre or wall, in 201 or 430 grade. A built-in drawer option is available on the 600mm centre table for utensils and small gear.

• Food-grade stainless — hygienic, wipes clean, and what a health inspector expects (choose the grade per section 2).
• A rear splashback on wall benches — seals the wall join and keeps it cleanable.
• A lower undershelf — turns the space beneath the top into storage instead of dead space, and braces the frame.
• Adjustable feet — level the bench on an uneven floor so it doesn't rock under load.
• Height match — at 860mm these sit flush with the sinks and each other, so a prep line stays continuous.