Ice Makers

Shop benchtop ice makers online and never run the party on a single freezer tray again. Portable ice makers plug into a standard power point, need only a water fill, and produce their first batch within minutes - the entertainer's quiet hero from October through the cricket season.

Set expectations by the specs: production rate (how many kilograms per 24 hours), basket capacity (most machines make continuously but store modestly - have an esky or freezer bag ready for big gatherings), and ice type (bullet ice is the common fast-make style; nugget ice is the chewable cafe favourite where offered). Machines recycle melt-water, so a bench spot near the sink keeps top-ups easy.

Ice makers are delivered Australia-wide, eligible appliances carry at least a 12-month warranty, and 14-day returns apply. Outfit the rest of the gathering with outdoor chairs and the kitchen appliance range.