How to Select an Ice Making Machine for a Restaurant

Follow the tips below to select the best ice making machine for a restaurant.

Size is Important

It will not suffice to skimp on the size of the ice making machine when it comes to a restaurant. Nothing can be more embarrassing than having to serve drinks without ice because the ice maker cannot handle the load. Check the capacity of the ice maker and compare it to the peak time demand of the restaurant. You can speak to one of our consultants to help you determine the capacity requirements of the machine.

Bigger isn’t Always Better

You may also want to go too big. Remember that if the ice making machine has a too large bin for your usage that a lot of wastage will be the result. Too small ice bins will mean that you will not be able to handle peak time, but too large will mean melted ice for which at the end of the day, you pay.

Ice Storage is Cheaper than Ice Producing

When unsure of the size think about it. To store ice will be cheaper than to make it. As such if you have the storage capacity, you can go bigger. It is however, important to consider all costs before investing in an ice maker for your restaurant.

Think Ahead

Although your restaurant may still be in infancy stage and thus not that busy, your future goals must also be kept in mind. The machine should be adequate for peak times and for future growth in clientele. Add another ten percent for peak time and ten percent for future growth when determining the capacity requirements.

Select the Ice Type

Decide which type of restaurant you will have and thus the ice types. You will need flake ice for displays of salads and for kitchen usage. For drinks you will want something like cubed ice, whereas nugget types will be suited for drinks and food displays.

Contact us today to help you determine which ice making machine to purchase for your restaurant. We have a wide range of icemakers in various models suitable for restaurants of all sizes.

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