How Much Does ICE Cost In South Africa 2024-2025
10KG BAGS
R 30
(Per bag)
DRY ICE (1KG)
R 55
(Min order of 1kg)
Is ice-making business profitable?
FLUCTUATING with the highs and lows of the tourism industry, the commercial ice-MAKING business is not as lucrative as many may think, nor is it a ‘walk in the park’.
How do you calculate ice for a party?
If you need ice for use in beverages, the general rule is a ½ pound of ice per glass. For example, if a person attending has three drinks, that is 1 ½ lbs of ice, and if you have ten people, that is 15 lbs of ice.
How do you calculate ice for an event?
As a rule, you should plan on buying one pound of ice per person and multiply that by how many hours you think your event will last.
The number of ice doubles if you plan on catering the event outdoors. For instance, if you plan on having 10 guests at a three-hour outdoor event, plan on getting 60 pounds of ice.
How do I start an ice and water business?
Find a location for your water ice cart.
Purchase a water ice cart.
Obtain a food permit and business license.
Purchase supplies of South African ice in cardboard cans or flavored syrups to add to plain shaved ice.