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The overwhelming majority of people who eat out also have a drink or two (or more!) with their meals.  They may have fruit juice or a carbonated drink, or they may have alcoholic drinks such as beer, wine or spirits.  No matter what your customers’ chosen tipples are, as the owner of a restaurant you will need good quality bar facilities.

This will include items such as glasses, spirit dispensers, wine coolers, and other essential items, one of which is the ice maker.  No matter what the time of year, people of all ages like to have cold beverages, and adding ice makes for a thoroughly refreshing drink.

Ice is suited to a number of uses in the catering environment, in buckets for cooling wines and even for the presentation of some foods.  Some catering businesses gain a lot of business from their bars, and as such it is an important area to maintain correctly.  Having a wide selection of different drinks available is extremely important, including spirits such as vodka, gin and whisky, alco-pops and a variety of wines as well as some champagne. 

As consumers become more environmentally aware there is an upsurge of interest in locally sourced food and drink, and many license holders sell a number of local ales and ciders as well as more commonly known brands.  This not only appeals to those who wish to be ‘greener’, but also to a sense of pride in local heritage and community.  When it comes to non alcoholic drinks, a variety of both fizzy and flat is a good idea, some prefer water, fruit juice or squash, others like lemonade or coke. 

For the health conscious, there are usually low sugar or diet versions of drinks available.  Not only are these drinks great on their own with some ice fresh from the ice maker, they serve as good mixers for a number of spirits.         

Having polite, well trained bar staff is as important as having waiting staff with these qualities.  For pubs and clubs which do not serve food, the attitude and approachability of bar staff is possibly even more important – they are often the only members of the team that customers get to see. 

Having what customers want is vital in any business, and as those who like a drink often like to have ice in it, there are a number of ice makers available on the market.  The manufacturers of these machines are aware of the needs of those who own pubs clubs and restaurants, and provide models with a variety of capacities, which are designed to be easy to use and to take up as small as space as possible. 

Hygiene is a crucial matter when making ice, so many ice makers are designed with ease of cleaning in mind.  As with any piece of kitchen equipment, if you are uncertain about which ice maker is best for you, contact either a manufacturer or retailer who should be happy to advise you in your choice.

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