Drink dispensers put cold drinks and frozen treats on the counter where customers can see them, which is why they sell well in cafes, kiosks and takeaways. This collection covers granita and slushy machines, bowl-style drink dispensers, insulated drink dispensers for catering, and a no-touch ice dispenser. For ice production, see our commercial ice makers.
What is in the range
Granita and slushy machines
Benchstar FABIGANI machines come with one, two or three 12 litre bowls, so you can run up to three flavours at once, and draw 560 W, 650 W or 1,100 W depending on the number of bowls. The FABIGANI-2S holds product at -4 to -2°C with variable density control and is air cooled, with no water connection. Benchstar specifies a mix with 13 to 18% sugar content for these machines, so check your syrup against it.
Bowl drink dispensers
Anvil single and double bowl drink dispensers use 12 litre bowls in clear food-grade polycarbonate that lift out for cleaning. A stirrer keeps the drink moving, so milk-based drinks and juice with pulp stay mixed. Check each listing for how the product is kept cold.
Insulated dispensers
Food Tek insulated drink dispensers keep drinks hot or cold without power, which suits catering and events.
Ice dispensing
The Blizzard SD-130B is a no-touch ice dispenser with a 60 kg storage bin and UV sterilisation, designed to pair with a Blizzard ice maker head. A BWT water filter for ice makers is also listed.
What to check before you order
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Flavours. More bowls mean more choice at the counter; FABIGANI machines run one, two or three flavours.
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Counter space. FABIGANI machines are 270, 470 or 670 mm wide by 520 mm deep; allow clearance for air cooling.
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Mix. Granita machines need the right sugar content to freeze properly; follow the supplier's recommended range.
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Cleaning. Removable bowls and taps make daily cleaning quicker.
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Placement. Put granita and drink dispensers where customers can see them; a visible choice of flavours is what drives impulse sales at the counter.
Explore more drinks equipment in our beverage equipment collection. Popular models include the Benchstar FABIGANI-2S double granita machine and the Anvil JDA2002 double bowl drink dispenser.
Frequently asked questions
How many flavours can a granita machine run?
The Benchstar FABIGANI range runs one, two or three flavours, with a separate 12 litre bowl for each.
What temperature does a granita machine hold?
The Benchstar FABIGANI-2S holds product at -4 to -2 degrees C, cold enough to keep the texture without freezing solid.
What sugar content does a granita mix need?
Benchstar specifies a sugar content of 13 to 18 percent for the FABIGANI machines. A mix outside that range may not freeze to the right texture.
Can a drink dispenser handle milk or juice with pulp?
The Anvil bowl dispensers have a stirrer that keeps milk-based drinks and juice with pulp mixed, which spray-type dispensers cannot handle.
Do granita machines need a water connection?
The Benchstar FABIGANI-2S is air cooled, so it needs power and clearance for airflow but no water connection. Check each listing for the other models.
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