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Ice Bucket

 

Custom Ice Bucket Manufacturer

KKS Enterprises Co., Ltd, established in 2001, is a professional engaged in the research, development, sale and service of ice bucket. We are located in Hangzhou with convenient transportation access. Dedicated to strict quality control and thoughtful customer service, our experienced staff members are always available to discuss your requirements and ensure full customer satisfaction. 

 

MOQ: 200pcs (Plastic); 500pcs (Metal)

 

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Wholesale Custom Ice Buckets – Bulk Supplier for Beer & Liquor Promotions 

 

 

Looking for a reliable wholesale ice bucket supplier? KKS has specialized in custom ice buckets for beer, spirits, and beverage brands for 21 years. Our ice buckets are perfect for promotional events and can be fully customized with your brand logo, color, shape, material and size.

 

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What is Ice Bucket ?

 

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An ice bucket is a container that holds ice cubes or cold water and ice for: Providing ice cubes for drinks and Keeping bottles of wine cool.

 

Ice buckets are designed to insulate and trap cold air, which prevents ice from melting too quickly. This keeps drinks chilled and ready to pour, even without storing them in the fridge or freezer.

 

Ice buckets are a common feature in hotel rooms and dining areas. They are small and convenient, and are an important part of the guest experience.

 

 

 
Ice Bucket Material & Performance Comparison Matrix
Performance Dimension
Plastic (PP / PS / Acrylic)
Stainless Steel (304/316)
Galvanized Iron / Tinplate
Aluminum
Core features Light; low cost; color-flexible Pro-grade; corrosion-resistant; easy-clean Corrosion-resistant; low-temp stable; printable Lightest; fast cooling; higher cost
Insulation Poor; double-wall helps Best; 6–10h cold None; ice-dependent Weak; fast heat transfer
Durability Yellows; scratches; cracks Most durable; dent-resistant 48h salt spray; -10°C no crack Light; dents; scratches
Cleaning Stains/odors; acrylic no dishwasher Dishwasher-safe; no odors Easy if coating intact Easy; avoid abrasives
Condensation Heavy; double-wall helps Dry outer wall Heavy; hammered hides some Heavy; use sleeve
Capacity 1.5–15L 1–12L 3–15L 2–10L
Logo Screen; CMYK; in-mold Laser; screen CMYK; hot stamp; best adhesion Screen; laser
LED Acrylic/PS good Bottom/slot LED Slot/bottom LED Bottom/slot LED
Food safety FDA/LFGB PP/PS; BPA-free FDA/LFGB 304/316 FDA tinplate; intact coating FDA/LFGB food-grade
MOQ 200 500 500 500
CBM/freight Best; nestable Bulky; not nestable Good; nestable; light Good; nestable; light
Lead time Sample 3–7d; 25–30d Sample 7–15d; 30–45d Sample 6d; 30–45d Sample 7–10d; 30–40d
Best for Budget promos; importers Bars/hotels; premium brands Beer promos; outdoor Camping; portable; gifts

 

 If you need to view the more detailed performance matrix table, please click the button.

 

Comparison Matrix

Why Choose Us
 

 

Accept Customization

We accept customized color, capacity, material, logo, size and so on. Achieve personalized customization.

Factory Direct

Order in Bulk |

Custom Logo Available |

Competitive Factory Pricing

One-Stop Service

With our own factory and a network of trusted manufacturers, we offer competitive wholesale prices, flexible MOQ, and one-stop service.

Sturdy Construction

Our ice buckets are made of durable material. These ice buckets for parties stand the test of time and do not bend.

B2B solutions

Whether you’re running a national promotion or stocking up for your venue, we provide B2B solutions that save you time and money.

Stable Bottle

Strong stability tough and resistant to falling

 

What are the main types of Ice Bucket?

 

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There are many types of ice buckets. According to the material is divided into plastic ice buckets, stainless steel ice buckets, aluminum ice buckets, tinplate ice buckets, wooden ice buckets.

Stainless steel construction resists rust and adds a sleek touch to your table. The double wall insulated ice bucket with lid, keeps warm air away from your ice so it melts slower. The strainer base sits in the bottom so any melted ice won’t warm the rest of the cubes.

Plastic ice buckets are cheaper compared to ice buckets made of other materials plus a wider variety of colors and style.

 

Aluminum ice buckets are significantly lighter than materials like stainless steel or glass, making it easy to carry and transport even when filled with ice and beverages.

Tinplate ice buckets are highly customizable and can be printed or embossed with various designs, logos, or colors, making it ideal for branding, events, or decorative purposes.Tinplate is an environmentally friendly, naturally decomposable material.

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Wooden ice buckets are better insulated than plastic and stainless steel ice buckets. Wood is a renewable resource and biodegradable, making it environmentally friendly.

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Capacity Specifications and Scenario Matching

 

The usage scenarios of ice buckets of different capacities and materials will also vary.

Capacity Bottle Capacity Recommended Scenarios Compatible Materials
1.5–2L 1 bottle of 750ml wine or 3–4 cans of beer Room service, couples' packages, small tastings Stainless steel, aluminum
3–4L 2–3 bottles of wine or 6 bottles of beer Double rooms, restaurant tables, small bars Stainless steel, acrylic
5L 4 bottles of wine or 8 cans of beer Bar counters, restaurant wine service, event displays All materials
8–10L 6–8 bottles of wine or 15+ bottles of beer Large banquets, pool parties, BBQ Galvanized iron, stainless steel
11.5L+ 7–9 bottles of wine or 15 bottles of beer Large events, chain store displays, holiday promotions Galvanized iron, plastic
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Targeted Solutions for Three Types of Overseas B2B Buyers

1. Brand Owners / Marketers (Wineries / Spirits / Beer Brands)

Recommended Solution Material Capacity Customization Method Suggested MOQ
Promotional Tin Bucket Galvanized Iron/Tinplate 5–10L Full-wrap printing, embossed logo, built-in bottle opener 500pcs
Brand Display Bucket Transparent Acrylic 5L Screen-printed logo, large transparent display area 500pcs
Premium Gift Bucket Aluminum (Brushed/Matte) 2–5L Laser engraving, multi-color pad printing 500pcs

Custom ice buckets combine functionality and communication in brand marketing—they are not just a cooling tool, but a continuous brand display vehicle at retail locations.  

2. Hospitality / HoReCa Procurement (Bars / Hotels / Chain Restaurants)

Application Scenario Recommended Material Recommended Capacity Key Requirements
Room Service Stainless Steel 304 or Food-Grade Plastic 2–4L Smooth non-absorbent surface, washable and sanitizable, with disposable liners
Restaurant Wine Service Stainless Steel 304 3–5L Double-wall insulation, anti-condensation, with tongs
Bar Counter Stainless Steel 304 or Aluminum 5–10L Resistant to frequent use, easy to clean, matching tray
Banquets/Pools Galvanized Iron or Stainless Steel 10L+ Large capacity, portable handle, outdoor-resistant

The core of hospitality procurement for ice buckets is compliance and durability. Food-grade material is a hard threshold—ice buckets must use smooth, non-absorbent, food-grade materials and be easy to clean.  

 

 

3. Importers / Distributors / Gift Suppliers

Procurement Positioning Recommended Material Price Range (FOB Reference) MOQ Range Value-Added Services
Mass Retail Plastic/Galvanized Iron Low 200pcs/500pcs Neutral packaging, color box
Mid-Range Gifts Aluminum/Single-Wall Stainless Steel Medium 500pcs Logo customization, gift box
Premium Retail/Gifting 304 Double-Wall Stainless Steel Higher 500pcs Branded packaging, matching barware

We provide an "ice bucket + ice tongs + tray" bundle and support multi-level options from plain brown cartons to branded custom packaging to meet the shelving needs of different retail channels.

 

Process of ice bucket

 

 

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Process of plastic ice bucket

 

Material Selection: Common materials include ABS, PS and PP.

Design: Create a detailed design of the ice bucket, including its shape, size, color, handles, capacity, logo and any decorative elements.

Mold Creation: The mold is typically made from steel or aluminum.

Injection Molding: Common production process of plastic ice bucket.

Trimming and Finishing：Dealing with the "flash" produced during the production process.

Logo Customized: We have many mature logo technologies, for example silk screen printing, hot heat transfer, water transfer printing etc. We will advise the best logo process according to the customer’ s logo.

Color Customized: The color can be customized according to Pantone Color Number. We can do single color, double color etc for different ice bucket. It’s also no problem to produce frosted and transparent styles

Process of metal ice bucket

 

Material Selection: Common materials include stainless stee, aluminum and tinplate

Design: Create a detailed blueprint or 3D model of the metal ice bucket, including dimensions, handles, color, logo, size, shape and decorative elements.

Surface Treatment and Finishing: Polishing， Plating, Painting or Powder Coating, Brushed Finish

Logo Customized：Engraving，Etching，Embossing, Debossing and Printing

Color Customized: Spray Painting， Water Transfer Printing， PVD Coating and Natural Color Surface

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Components of ice bucket
 

 

Components of plastic ice bucket

1. Body

Material: Usually made of plastic, such as PE, PP, or ABS.

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Function: The core structure of the bucket, used to hold ice and beverages.

Design: Can be transparent style , single color, double color, frosted style or decorated with patterns.

 

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2. Handle (optional)

Material: Metal

Function: The presence of a carrying handle improves portability when the ice bucket is full of ice and beer.

Attachments: Can be molded directly or attached separately with screws or rivets.

3. Lid (optional)

Material: Usually made of the same plastic.

Function: Extending the holding time of the ice bucket while keeping out contaminants such as dust or insects.

Features: Easy disassembly

4. Liner (optional)

Material: Plastic or Stainless Steel.

Function: Enhances the bucket's ability to keep ice and beverages cold for longer periods of time. Plus, it prevents condensation so you don't have to worry about causing a mess.

 

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5. Decorative elements (optional)

Material: Plastic

Function: Enhances visual appeal with features such as engraved logos, patterns, or colorful designs.

6. Accessories (optional)

Ice tongs: For hands-free ice lifting.

Bottle Opener: No need to buy additional bottle openers. It's easier and faster to open bottle caps.

LED lighting: Add to the party atmosphere.

 

Components of metal ice bucket

1. Body

Material: Usually made of metal, such as stainless steel, aluminum or tinplate.

Function: The core structure of the bucket, used to hold ice and beverages.

Design: Spray Painting, Water Transfer Printing, PVD Coating and Natural Color Surface

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2. Handle (optional)

Material: Metal

Function: The presence of a carrying handle improves portability when the ice bucket is full of ice and beer.

Attachments: Can be attached separately with screws or rivets.

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3. Lid (optional)

Material: Usually made of the same metal.

Function: Extending the holding time of the ice bucket while keeping out contaminants such as dust or insects.

Features: Easy disassembly. There will be a layer of silicone around the lid to increase air tightness

4. Liner (optional)

Material: Usually made of the same metal.

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Function: Enhances the bucket's ability to keep ice and beverages cold for longer periods of time. Plus, it prevents condensation so you don't have to worry about causing a mess.

5. Accessories (optional)

Ice tongs & Ice Scoop: For hands-free ice lifting.

Bottle Opener: No need to buy additional bottle openers. It's easier and faster to open bottle caps.

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How to cooperate with us？
 

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  • Send Us An Inquiry: Find the product you want on our website and send us an inquiry.

 

  • Comfirm Desgin: All of our products offer customized services. So please specify what you need to customize in your inquiry. For example, customized color, logo, size, shape, capacity, etc. Our sales team will give you a quote after confirming your customization requirements.

 

  • Pay Sample Deposit: After you confirm the quotation and pay the sample fee, the factory will start producing samples according to your needs.

 

  • Check Sample: You can check the progress at any time during the sample production. We will send you videos and photos of the sample production.

 

  • Delivery: After the sample production is completed, it will be sent to you as soon as possible. Before that, we will first confirm whether the sample has any defects, such as whether the product will leak, whether the logo is in the right position, whether the color meets the requirements, etc. Of course, if you want to come to the factory to view samples directly, we are also very welcome.

 

  • Confirm Sample: After you receive the sample, please confirm whether the sample meets your requirements. This step is very important because the product will be produced according to the sample.

 

  • Pay The Deposit & The Final Payment: After the sample is confirmed, you can pay us the deposit for the order and the factory will start to officially produce your product. Likewise, you can check the production progress at any time. After the product is produced, you can pay the Final . We will arrange shipment immediately after receiving the balance.

 

  • Check All Products: After the product is produced, you can arrange for someone or an organization you trust to help you check product.

 

  • Delivery: We have a long-term cooperative forwarder, so you don't have to worry about transportation issues. If you have your own fixed cooperative forwarder, we can also help you deliver the goods to your forwarder.

 

  • Confirm Products: After receiving the product, you can unpack it to check if there is any problem. If there is a problem with the product, we will also arrange someone to solve the after-sales problem for you.

 

  • Finish Order: If there is no problem with the product, you can let us know that the goods have arrived. The order is complete.

 

 

 
 
 
Our factory

 

We maintain a good relationship with major barware factories in China all year round. Whatever product you want, we can produce it.

 

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Our Partners

 

Our primary customers include beer and liquor companies, as well as their marketing partners. For example, we've worked with world-renowned brands such as Budweiser, Tsingtao Beer, Bar, Hennessy, Johnnie walker, Miller Lite, etc. We also serve bars, restaurants, hotels, and distributors looking for bulk orders. Whether you’re running a national promotion or stocking up for your venue, we provide B2B solutions that save you time and money.

 

 

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FAQ

 

 

Q: What ice bucket materials do you offer?

A:Plastic, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Wood and Glass

Q: Are your ice buckets food-safe?

A: Yes, Our ice buckets are food-safe. 

Q: Can I customize the ice bucket with my logo?

A: Yes. Common customization methods include: 

--Silk screen printing

--UV printing

--Heat transfer printing

--Laser engraving

--Embossing / debossing

--Powder coating

Q: What is the MOQ?

A: Plastic (200pcs); Metal (500Pcs)

Q: Can I get a sample?

A: Yes. Customized samples usually require a sample fee. The exact cost will depend on the complexity of the ice bucket you have customized.

Q: What capacities are available?

A: Common capacities include: 1L, 1.5L, 2L, 3L, 4L, 5L, 8L, 10L, 12L, 15L, 20L

Custom sizes available for large B2B projects

Q: What packaging options are available?

A: Poly bag; Inner box; Color box; Gift box; Master carton; Pallet

Q: What accessories can be offered?

A:  Lids; Handles; Ice tongs; Bottle openers; Inner liners

Q: Do you have any certification for your products?

A: We have passed ISO-9001. We accept product testing, factory inspection or product inspection, and provide corresponding certificates.

Q: Do you test all your goods before delivery?

A: Yes, we have 100% test before delivery

 

We are glad to cooperate with you and offer you the best price and service !

As one of the most professional ice bucket manufacturers and suppliers in China, we're featured by quality products and good service. Please rest assured to buy customized ice bucket from our factory. For more cheap products, contact us now.

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