What’s a party without those wonderfully tropical frozen drinks? If you are looking to ice things up at your party, a frozen drink machine rental maybe just what you are looking for. These types of beverages can be quite a big hit, and also save you a bit of money in the long run.
Renting a frozen drink machine is pretty easy, and there are more than a few choices for you out there. It can be a bit of a daunting task if you don’t know exactly what you are looking for, or what the right questions to ask. We hope the following bits of information will be able to help you out in task.
First make sure that you rent a frozen drink machine from a reputable company. Some of them have been around for a lot of years and have a good reputation. You can check with the better business bureau to make sure there is not a long list of complaints on them. If the company has been around for a few years, has a good reputation in the business, and is clear with the BBB, then they should be acceptable to use.
When looking at frozen beverage machines to rent it is a good idea to have a few questions to ask to before you look around. The first question is ‘how big is your party?’ You need to have an estimated size in order to know what type of machine you will need. You may find that you may need a couple of frozen beverage stations if you have a large amount of guests.
Next you need to ask yourself what types of drinks you want to serve. Is it a Mexican fiesta themed party and all you need is plenty of margaritas? Or maybe you wish to serve daiquiris or some other frozen concoction as well. The choices are up to you, however if you want multiple drink styles, then you will need a couple of machines as they can only make one type at a time. This can increase your cost.
A word about how frozen drink machines work. The type you get for a rental will be different than those you would buy for your home. In your house you typically will insert a bunch of ice and the frozen drink maker will crush the ice as part of the process. However you’re the frozen drink maker rentals should not use ice. These machines should work their magic with water and drink mix alone. It gives a much nice drink quality, and saves hassle.
Part of your rental agreement should include the cost of the frozen drink maker. These are pre-made and come in packages with the right quantity to make a batch with the equipment you are provided. Make sure you order enough for your party. Or come to an agreement where they will leave extra, and you are allowed to return what you haven’t used for a credit.
Now if you are dealing with a larger party like a wedding, the rental company may also provide someone to operate the machines at an additional cost. This is a great benefit as you won’t have time to socialize and maintain all the different drink stations. Always ask and don’t assume someone will come to operate the drink machine at your party.