Product Description
A compact under-counter ice machine producing 20kg of bullet ice per day. At 48cm wide, it fits under a standard bar counter and runs continuously throughout your event. Bullet ice is the standard format for drinks service — small enough to fill a highball glass or pint glass without blocking pouring, melts slowly, and stacks efficiently in an ice bucket or ice chest.
How Much Ice Do You Need?
A 100-guest event using ice in drinks and on-table ice buckets typically gets through 15 to 25kg of ice across an evening. A 20kg/day machine running continuously will keep pace with a medium-sized bar throughout a six-hour event. For larger bars or multi-day events, plan on running the machine from the start of setup — bullet ice machines take around 90 minutes to reach operating temperature and begin producing at full rate.
When to Hire an Ice Machine
- Bars at weddings and private events: Buying bags of ice for a 100-guest bar means collecting, transporting and storing enough ice for the whole evening before a single guest arrives. A hired ice machine produces fresh ice continuously throughout the event, eliminating the logistics and the cost of bulk bag purchasing at scale.
- Outdoor events and festivals: Where buying ice in bags is impractical over a multi-day event. A machine running on-site produces fresh ice every day at a fraction of the per-bag cost, with no storage or replenishment logistics.
- Catering operations: Food service events needing ice for chilled display, ingredient storage, or drinks service. The compact under-counter footprint fits alongside other catering equipment in a temporary kitchen or prep area without taking up counter space.
- Corporate hospitality and product launches: Events with a hosted bar where professional drinks service requires a consistent, reliable ice supply throughout a full programme — morning through to late evening.
- Exhibition stands and trade shows: A hired ice machine behind a bar or hospitality counter runs independently without manual refilling, letting your team focus on guests rather than ice levels.
Power and Installation
The machine runs from a standard 13A UK socket — no three-phase supply or special cabling required. Connect to a cold water supply via the included inlet hose, run the waste pipe to a drain or a bucket, and plug in. Setup takes around ten minutes. Full instructions are included with delivery.
What Bullet Ice Is Good For
Bullet ice — small cylindrical pieces with a hollow centre — melts more slowly than crushed ice and fills a glass more efficiently than large cube ice. It is the standard format for draft lager, spirits-and-mixer, and soft drinks service at events. Ice buckets on dining tables for wine and champagne service work equally well with bullet ice. For a bar serving cocktails requiring large clear cube ice, note that this machine produces bullet ice only.
Why Hire From Expo Hire?
- No deposit, no damage deposit. Ever.
- Sunday delivery and collection across England and Wales at no extra charge.
- Live stock at checkout — confirmed at the point of booking.
- Free Minor Damage Waiver on every order.
Specifications
- Ice Output
- 20kg per day
- Width
- 48cm (under-counter fit)
- Ice Type
- Bullet ice
- Power
- Standard 13A UK socket
- Water Supply
- Cold mains water, standard inlet connection
Browse the full bar equipment hire range for ice buckets, beer dispensers, and glass washers.
Technical
| Material | Stainess Steel |
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| Colour | Silver |
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| Width | 360 mm |
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| Height | 625 mm |
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| Length | 475 mm |
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| Weight | 23 kg |
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This stainless steel compact ice machine produces 20kg of bullet ice daily and fits under standard bar counters. Check live stock and book your dates online.
FAQs
- What is the price including VAT?
This item is subject to 20% VAT and therefore you will pay £90.00 each for a standard 3 day hire at checkout.
As primarily a business-to-business supplier we advertise our prices ex-VAT as most businesses will be able to reclaim the VAT amount.
- Do you offer discounts for if the item is hired for less than 3 Days?
No. We recommend a minimum hire period of 3 days to provide enough time for set-up and break-down of your event, and to make sure that problems such as traffic or adverse weather conditions do not impact on your event. If you want to hire for a shorter period than this then we cannot offer a discount.
- Do you offer discounts for Long Term Hire?
Yes, after the standard hire period of 3 Days you will be charged £15.00 per extra day up to day 7, £11.25 per extra day up to day 28 and £7.50 per extra day after that.
| Days Hire | Cost (ex-VAT) |
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| 1 | £75.00 |
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| 2 | £75.00 |
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| 3 | £75.00 |
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| 5 | £105.00 |
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| 7 | £135.00 |
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| 14 | £213.75 |
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| 21 | £292.50 |
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| 35 | £423.75 |
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- How much security deposit do you charge?
Nothing! Unlike most of our competitors, rather than charging a large deposit, we provide a FREE 'minor deposit waiver' scheme to cover minor damage and loss. Excessive or negligent damage and loss will be invoiced at 10 times the standard hire price of the relevant items. Please read our terms and conditions for full details.
- How much do you charge for delivery?
There is a minimum charge of £40.00 for a distance up to 10 miles each way.
After that we charge £1.00 per mile each way and an additional £40.00 for each journey on a weekend or bank holiday.
We calculate the distance using driving directions from our local base to your event postcode, so it is important that you provide the correct delivery address at checkout.
You can use our Carriage Calculator to get a full quote.
- Can I choose a specified Time Slot?
We make deliveries anytime between 8am and 8pm, however we can offer early (8am - 1pm) or late (12 noon - 6pm) slots for an additional cost calculated at checkout.
We can not guarantee more specific times unless you pay for a dedicated driver. This is individually priced on request and are subject to availability.
- Can I collect from you warehouse rather than pay for delivery?
No. To ensure that your products arrive safely and correctly we offer a delivery and collection service only.
- Do you have a showroom where I can view the products before ordering?
No. As we are an online-only you can view all of our products on our website. To keep our prices as low as posssible our warehouses are not open to the public.
Customer Reviews
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