Ice buckets
Why use an ice bucket?
Among the many bar accessories available at Buffet-Plus, discover ice buckets for catering professionals. Ice cube buckets can be used by bartenders to store ice while waiting to use it, by buffet restaurants to keep food cool or by hotels to allow customers to serve themselves to ice cubes.
Ice cube buckets and containers are used to store ice and prevent it from melting too quickly, without the need for a freezer. They are an important practical feature for catering professionals, allowing customers to have ice cubes or fresh products to hand when they need them.
In addition to ice buckets, you can use accessories such as ice scoops or ice tongs, which are also available on our website. To view all our cold buffet solutions for catering professionals, click here.
Why choose an insulated ice bucket?
There are several benefits to choosing an insulated ice bucket; it's a smart choice for anyone who wants to keep ice cubes and drinks cooler for longer, while adding a touch of elegance and practicality to their events.
Temperature keeping: an insulated bucket is designed to keep ice cubes for longer, which is ideal for extended events or receptions. The insulating materials prevent external heat from melting the ice cubes too quickly.
Condensation prevention: Insulated ice buckets reduce the formation of condensation on the outside of the bucket. This means less moisture and water on surrounding surfaces, keeping your room clean and dry.
Aesthetic and practical: these buckets are often sleek and modern in design, adding a touch of sophistication to your receptions. What's more, they often come with lids, handles and ice tongs for practical, hygienic use.
Save on ice cubes: thanks to their ability to store ice cubes for longer, you don't have to refill them as often, saving on the amount of ice you use.
Versatility: Insulated buckets can also be used to keep other drinks or food cool, such as bottles of wine, cans of soda or even fruit.
Durability: Made from high quality materials, insulated buckets are often more robust and durable than ordinary buckets, making them a long-term investment.
Choose from a wide range of items
Stainless steel ice cube buckets : These are ideal for displaying chilled food on self-service buffets, such as tinned food. They allow you to keep products fresh in the ice cubes while keeping them accessible to customers. For a perfect presentation, the ice box for cold buffets can be placed in a wooden stand, which is particularly attractive and moisture resistant.
Ice cube containers: Made of polypropylene, ice cube containers for catering professionals allow you to store ice cubes in a large capacity container with a lid. They can be placed on a buffet or bar counter and the lid lifts up to allow the ice cubes to be picked up with tongs or a shovel. Ice buckets also have a drip tray on which to place the ice, making them easier to use.
Insulated Stainless Steel Ice Bucket: With an extra insulating double wall, this item is shaped like a bucket that can be placed on a bar counter or sideboard. It's ideal for serving small quantities of ice cubes or storing bartending utensils.
Ice bowls : This holds up to 11 litres of ice and is often used to hold bottles directly. For parties with lots of guests, its large capacity means you'll have plenty of ice cubes and bottles.
Thanks to its walls and lid, the ice bucket will keep the ice cool without the need for a freezer. You can also place it on an outdoor table and enjoy ice cubes at your summer parties. The ice bucket is usually fitted with tongs so that guests can serve themselves from a glass. Of course, you can put a bottle of wine or champagne in a large ice bucket without a lid, but this is less elegant than using a cooler or bottle bucket.
If you're looking for a wine or champagne cooler or bottle bucket, see our bottle cooler section. Buffet Plus also offers an ice cube ball former which allows you to make ice cubes in the shape of a ball. Buffet Plus does not offer an ice cube machine.
Delivery times: Buffet Plus will dispatch your order within 24 to 48 hours if the product is in stock, otherwise it will generally take 10 working days. Free delivery in Metropolitan France for orders over 300 euros VAT Excl., or collection at our plant with an appointment (we do not have a retail shop).