Features of Slushie Cart
Product features
- Servings per hour:
- 50 cups per hour |
- Capacity:
- 10 liters
- Electricity:
- Yes |
- Power:
- 450 W · 230 V
- Staff:
- No staff needed |
- Weight:
- 31 kg.
- Set-up:
- 1 h, plus 2-3 h to freeze |
- Branding:
- Optional, quoted separately
- Size:
- 160 x 93 x 40 cm (Height x Width x Depth)
- Recommended space:
- Product footprint + 1 m in front for the queue
- Tableware:
- Included |
- Consumption:
- Unlimited during the service
- Duration:
- By contracted hours
- Servings by duration:
- Per tank: 50-60 cups
- Refill: 1-2 h to freeze again
- 5 L jug of concentrate: about 25 L of slush (around 200 cups of 150 ml)
- Consumables:
- Included, unlimited. Flavour concentrate, cups and straws included throughout the service. No ice needed: the machine itself freezes the mix.
- Other features:
- One flavour per machine: several flavours need several machines.
- Place it in the shade with good ventilation.
- Never fill it with water only: it freezes solid and breaks the mechanism.
What the slush machine for events is
The slush machine for events is a food attraction that adds flavour to any party or celebration.
With over 30 flavours to choose from and a triple function of liquid, slush and sorbet, it turns the event into a refreshing, fun experience for everyone.
How the slush cart works
The machine is simple enough for every guest to serve their own slush self-service style.
It churns the water and sugar mix at a constant speed, stopping it from freezing solid and giving slush its characteristic soft texture. The digital density control sets the exact consistency for each flavour.
For cocktails, specialist staff are recommended to get the mix with spirits and other ingredients exactly right.
Why hire a slush machine?
- Everything included: we deliver it, install it, collect it and clean it.
- Over 30 flavours of slush to choose from.
- Self-service: guests serve themselves, with no queues and no staff strictly required.
- Optional technician: staff are available to run the machine; the technician adjusts or replaces it if anything goes wrong and runs tests before the party starts.
- An alcoholic version: frozen cocktails can be prepared with specialist staff.
Slush machine specifications
- Capacity: 10 litres.
- Dimensions: 160 x 93 x 40 cm (Height x Width x Depth).
- Triple function: liquid / slush / sorbet.
- Digital control of slush density.
- Refrigerant: R404a.
- Support: cart-style or stand-style.
- Branding: 3 mm Forex PVC EuroLight; 1 working week is needed for printing and branding.
- Power: 450 W.
Requirements for hiring the slush cart
We mainly need the following; if any of these is missing, we talk it through beforehand to find a solution:
- A power point nearby (within 2 metres).
- An area to set out the products we'll be using.
- An area for disposing of plastic wrappers.
- An easy route from the unloading area to where the cart will stand.
- Somewhere to dispose of any leftover slush.
Frozen alcoholic cocktails for events
Cocktails are priced separately, as they need preparing and mixing: they don't work self-service like the standard slush offering. Some of the options:
- Lemon and cava slush
- Espresso Martini slush
- Piña Colada slush
- Aperol Spritz slush, with brut cava or prosecco
- Passion fruit and vodka slush
- Belvedere Vodka slush, with melon liqueur, lemon juice and soda
- Gin and watermelon frozen cocktail, with fresh mint
All of them are made to exact spirit measures, so specialist staff are needed behind the bar.
Cart types for the slush machine
There are essentially two types of slush stand:
- Basic mobile cart: the most common one, what we usually bring to events.
- Bar-style stand: with greater visual impact; the price depends on the stand chosen.
Both can be moved once installed, but the stand takes longer: it has to be dismantled and rebuilt in the new position.
Cart branding and customisation
The slush cart can be branded on the front, and we can adapt to any other modification the client wants: just tell us exactly what you're after.
The design depends on the type of stand chosen, so we need to know which one it will be in order to customise it to the client's taste. Usually the client sends us the design or the idea and we handle the printing and branding, which takes 1 working week.
Hygiene and cleaning
The United Events team always wears disposable gloves when handling food, and at large events we follow the rules in force nationally or regionally.
After every party we clean the carts and the machines that have been in contact with food. Before each event, in our warehouses, we carry out a full clean and disinfection of the slush machines with Bactoclena, and check again before service starts.
A history of the slush
The first slush machine was invented by Omar Knedlik in 1958, then the owner of a Dairy Queen franchise. His machines kept breaking down and, when one failed completely, he kept his soft drinks in the freezer: they came out slushy. He decided to sell them to customers, the drink caught on, and he commissioned Ruth Taylor to create the name and logo of The Icee Company. Those first machines used an automotive air conditioning unit to mix and freeze flavourings, water and carbon dioxide.
In 1960 Knedlik partnered with John Mitchell to mass-produce them and patented the machine in 1962. In 1965, 7-Eleven bought 3 ICEE machines and signed a licensing deal to sell them under the name Slurpee; by the 1970s they were in every US store.
Slush is made from a sugar and water mix: the solution needs between 12% and 22% sugar, which acts as an antifreeze. The machine churns the mix at a constant speed so the sugar and water molecules bind before the water can freeze, forming that soft, wet suspension. It can be carbonated or still, and alcoholic versions are known as frozen alcoholic drinks.
What kind of events it's ideal for
The slush machine is a versatile attraction that fits many formats:
- Conferences and corporate fairs
- Weddings, christenings and communions
- Birthday parties
- Corporate meetings
- Company after-work events
- Themed events
In the first hour of service it produces 10 litres of slush; after that, the same amount can be refilled every 30 minutes. For events with lots of guests or limited time, we recommend more than one machine, which also means several flavours at once.
Slush machine for summer company parties, festivals and family days
Instant refreshment
Slushies for summer company parties are the relief everyone appreciates when temperatures climb. The self-service machine lets every guest help themselves at their own pace, with no queues, while the party carries on. A cold cup in hand changes the mood of any hot afternoon.
At festivals and town fiestas, one or more slush machines serve a refreshing drink to lots of people with minimal set-up. At a family day or children's party, the bright flavours delight kids while adults can switch to frozen cocktails. To hire a slush machine in Barcelona or any other city, tell us your date, timings and guest numbers.
- Corporate summer parties: self-service slushies for afterworks, terraces and outdoor company celebrations.
- Festivals and town fiestas: slush machines for councils and promoters who need to serve cold drinks to big crowds.
- Family days and kids' parties: colourful flavours for children and a frozen cocktail option for adults.
- Fairs and stands: a slush cart with a branded front panel to attract visitors in summer.
Self-serviceOver 30 flavoursAll of Spain
Slush machine hire price
At United Events the amount for the slush machine moves with the hours, whether staff are needed, the event venue, the personalisation and the days of hire. Ask for your quote with no strings attached and we'll create a proposal made to measure.
Set-up, transport and installation
We handle the whole process so you don't have to worry about a thing:
- Advance planning: we agree the space, with a power point within 2 metres, an area for the products, one for waste and easy access from the unloading point.
- Power connection: all it needs is a standard socket rated at 450 W.
- Initial tests: we check everything before the event. Bear in mind the machine takes 30 to 45 minutes to freeze the product initially.
- Staff: not needed for basic operation, though many clients prefer a technician to keep the service running and mix each refill. For cocktails, staff are essential.
- Pack-down and removal, with cleaning and disinfection of carts and machines.
Free transport within Barcelona; outside Barcelona it's quoted separately, though we work throughout Spain. The machine can also be collected directly from our warehouses.
Booking the slush machine
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At United Events you can book with only a week's notice, but then the day may well be taken or the machine already out on hire. So we suggest you book as far ahead as you can and lock the day in. We need:
- Day and time of the hire and of the event kick-off.
- A contact phone number.
- The exact event location.
- Your tax details for invoicing.
If you have to cancel: the booking exists to block the date and keep it from anyone else. It can be cancelled and the block refunded when the reason is beyond your control (unforeseen incidents and the like), and you can also move the event date without losing the booking.
If you collect it yourself: with no staff from us, we ask for a deposit that is returned when you hand the machine back undamaged; if there is damage, it is deducted from the deposit in proportion.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the Slush Cart work?
It is a 10-litre slush machine that works on a self-service basis: each guest serves their own slush. It stirs the mix at a constant speed so it does not freeze solid, and a digital control adjusts the thickness. There are more than 30 flavours, and it produces about 50 cups per hour.
What does the Slush Cart need to be installed?
It needs a power socket within 2 metres (230 V, 450 W), a spot in the shade with good ventilation, and an easy route from the unloading area. Setting up takes 1 hour, and then the machine needs 2 to 3 hours to freeze before serving.
How many cups of slush does the Slush Cart produce?
Each tank gives between 50 and 60 cups, and then it needs 1 to 2 hours to refill and turn to slush again. Cups and straws are included during the service. One machine serves a single flavour, so for several flavours at once you need several machines.
Can the Slush Cart be customised with a brand?
Yes, the front of the cart can be customised with your brand's image. Usually you give us the design or the idea and we take care of the printing and branding, which needs 1 working week. Depending on the type of stand chosen, one design or another can be made.
Is staff needed to run the Slush Cart?
It is not necessary, because it works on a self-service basis. If you prefer, we have an optional technician who operates the machine, tests it before the party and adjusts or replaces it if a problem arises. For alcoholic slush cocktails, specialist bar staff are needed.
