Coolers Igloo
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 Igloo Playmate cooler used in great shape  US $3.00
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 Igloo 48 Can Black Wave Soft Cooler 01400099 Portable US $24.99
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 VINTAGE LITTLE PLAYMATE By IGLOO ICE CHEST COOLER Red White Colors Soda Beer US $7.95
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 Igloo Soft Liner Cooler Ice Chest BBQ Party Tailgating Black 48 Can NEW US $10.48
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 Black Igloo Polartherm Insulated Cooler 12 Can Capacity US $14.99
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 IGLOO CUP DISPENSER FOR COOLER CUP SIZE 4 5 OZ US $9.00
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 IGLOO COOLER ITEM NUMBER 47498 REALTREE 18 CAN GRIPPER BRAND NEW US $34.00
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 VINTAGE McDONALDS 10 GALLON COOLER DRINK DISPENSER IGLOO BRAND US $69.99
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 VINTAGE LEGEND 6 IGLOO GREEN WHITE COOLER WITH FILLABLE WATER ICE PACK US $9.99
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 VINTAGE MINI MATE COOLER BY IGLOO HOT PINK TEAL VERY CLEAN EUC US $14.99
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 Igloo Legend 50 Cooler Plastic Inner Drain Retainer Nut New US $.49
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 Vintage Igloo Cooler US $25.00
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 Polarmate by IGLOO Soft 6 pak cooler US $8.99
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 Igloo Mini Mate Cooler US $1.00
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 2 NEW IGLOO COOLER PART 24013 LATCH POST AND SCREWS US $9.95
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 Igloo Legend 12 Geen White and Blue 9 quart cooler US $4.99
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 Officially Licensed NCAA AM Igloo Football Cooler US $60.00
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 Igloo Mini Tote 6 can cooler bag Polartherm Insulation lime color Brand new US $14.99
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 Igloo Mini Tote 6 can cooler bag Polartherm Insulation hot pink color Brand new US $14.99
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 Igloo Legend 40 Cooler Combo Brand New US $24.95
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 BUDWEISER IGLOO KEG COOLER ON WHEELS US $99.99
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 VINTAGE RED IGLOO PLAYMATE COOLER MADE IN 1985 GOOD CONDITION US $14.99
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 VINTAGE IGLOO LUNCHMATE COOLER 6 PACK SIZE MADE IN 1986 GOOD CONDITION US $9.99
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 HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES IGLOO COOLERBLACK GRAYHOLD 6 PACK BEER OR LUNCH US $17.50
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 IGLOO 421 2 GALLON INDUSTRIAL WATER COOLER RED YELLOW NIB US $30.00
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 Igloo Playmate Cooler Blue White US $9.99
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 Lot of 2 IGLOO Coolers Playmate Blue White Little Playmate Red White US $10.49
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 RARE Sears Promotional Die Hard Battery Igloo Cooler EUC US $14.99
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 IGLOO MINI MATE COOLER LUNCH BOX EXCELLENT COND BLUE YELLOW US $15.99
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 IGLOO KOOLMATE 40 ELECTRIC COOLER or WARMER GENTLY USED US $95.00
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 IGLOO COOL CHILL 40 QUART PORTABLE ELECTRIC COOLER 12 VOLT COOLS LIKE A FRIDGE US $89.99
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 OLD JOHN DEERE COOLERLUNCHBOXTOTELARGEIGLOO US $49.00
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 IGLOO COOLER 150 QUART NEW NEVER USED US $110.00
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 Igloo Soft Sided Cooler Bag Light Blue W Black 9 Can US $11.99
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 ★ LIMITED EDITION RED BUDWEISER BEER COOLER IGLOO ICE CUBE COLLECTIBLE ★ US $59.88
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 RARE VINTAGE GOTT COOLER LUNCHBOX LUNCH PAIL THERMOS COLEMAN HAMILTON IGLOO US $29.99
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 Igloo Cool Rider Electric Heater Cooler with Car Cup Holder Thermoelectric US $7.99
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 New Igloo Vertical 9 Can Soft Cooler w Removable Hard Liner US $25.49
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 Igloo Water Cooler 1 2 Gallon Capacity US $7.99
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 PWC Cooler Igloo Marine Fishing Sea Doo Waverunner Jetski US $169.99
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Wagan 5 Amp AC to 12V DC Power Adapter $14.99 WAGAN AC Power Adapter 9903 Camera Power Adapters... |
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Koolatron Multi-Purpose Adapter 110AC to 12 Volts DC ( Model AC-15) $33.00 Power your Koolatron® Cooler/Warmer at home or office with this AC Adapter. For use with all Koolatron® 12V Coolers and warmers and other 12V items. Over-load and over-charge protected.... |
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4 Liter AC/DC Portable Mini Fridge Cooler Warmer (White) $45.49 This mini-fridge is great for those who eat at their desk, on the road or who need a cold drink or snack close by. Healthy people who need a healthy perishable snack or meal will love this unit. The mini fridge works without any liquid refrigerants (like freon), noisy motors or messy condensation. The quiet environmentally friendly semiconductor system keeps your items cold or hot as you choose. ... |
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Water Dispenser Replacement Faucet - White $4.15 3/4 inch white Tomlinson lever faucet for use with ceramic water dispensers.... |
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Rubbermaid Blue Ice® Block $2.02 Rubbermaid, Blue Block Module Pack Ice Substitute, Blue Ice Brand, 3.5" x 1.5" x 6.8", Ice Without The Mess, Hard, Block Modules Snap Together Back To Back Or Side To Side.... |
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Koolatron - Koolatron Voyager Cooler $99.00 The Koolatron Voyager 29 quart 12 Volt cooler is ruggedly designed with plenty of room to store and cool all your favorite travel snacks and beverages. Your family will no longer need to stop for food or soda while on the road. The time and money saved by eliminating stops at the convenience store while on trips will more than pay for the Voyager over time. A 12 Volt plug is included with your Vo... |
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Kit Cold Rush US w/ Knee Pad $185.48 Kit Cold Rush US w/ Knee PadCold Rushâ s holistic design features a durable motor, a stronger flow rate than the top selling units and an industry-leading ice-to-water ratio that ensures longer cooling times. Yet, it is whisper-quiet and compact, weighing just 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg). Indications for UseThe Cold Rush Cold Therapy System provides an effective and soothing treatment for reducing post-... |
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Igloo 9534 Plastic Cup Dispenser - 7-8 oz cups $19.98 Holds 6 - 8 oz. straight rim cone cups.... |
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Water Cooler Cups, 7 oz $12.67 Water cooler cone cups.... |
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Gatorade Thirst Quencher Coolers - 3 Gallon $45.64 0... |
Why Should you Consider Mobile Ice Cream Catering?
Recognizing that one of a caterer's biggest headaches is how to match the product needs with the equipment required to the size of the event, there are as wide a range of solutions as challenges.
Equipment Categories
1st Simple cool or cold box on wheels - this can encompass Pushcart everything from an Igloo ™ to a tricycle or. It's generally not refrigerated but simply an insulated box, which may possibly use dry ice.
2nd Cold Plate Freezer - slightly larger than the cold box, much heavier and relies on heat transfer from large metal plates embedded in the walls of the freezer. This type of freezer needs to be plugged in overnight to cool down with the advantage that no power is needed at your catering event. You are simply relying on the thermal qualities of the plates themselves to keep product from spoilage. It can be transported on a small utility trailer or minivan.
3rd Standard Freezer - requires power continuously to avoid product spoilage. Generally lighter than cold plate freezers, the disadvantage is that they must be plugged in continuously. However, based upon the insulating properties of the freezer, you should be able to transport it 2-3 hours unplugged without risk of product spoilage. It thus can be transported on a small utility trailer or minivan.
4th Small trailer - these units generally comprise of a standard freezer and have all of the necessary support equipment such as sinks, awnings, etc. on-board.
5th Concession Trailer - generally a much larger, towable unit, which may contain several, built in freezers. These units can be configured for a variety of other supporting products such as waffles irons, soft serve and / or dipped ice cream, or even complementary products such as hot dogs.
6th Ice Cream Truck - generally only vending novelty items and soft serve ice cream. Ice cream trucks are generally not used at specific events, but more a roaming opportunistic environment.
In general, most caterers will be interested in the middle three configurations. However, within these three configurations there is a range of scalability and overlap between the styles.
Health Department Regulations for Mobile Catering
Regulations vary widely across the country from fairly loose to very strict. The more relaxed Health Department may allow dipping from an Igloo ™ with little more than three buckets of water sanitation. The strict - some of whom are in California - almost prohibit dipping in a mobile environment altogether regardless Whether of a three bowl sink and clean running water is readily available. The bottom line here is you must check with your local Health Department for guidelines before even considering a purchase. For example, some states mandate a Do Not sneezeguard on your freezer, however, you may elect to use a sneezeguard for your own protection. Other states allow you to forego a three-bowl sink if you have a dipperwell with running water or even forego a sink altogether if you keep the scoop in the tub inside the freezer. Your cart vendor can work with you to provide enough information that your Health Department can view all of the details about your prospective purchase BEFORE you buy it - and may even issue a conditional license based on the information presented. Then, once you receive your cart, the physical inspection and actual license issuance should be much easier.
Segment most applicable to caterers
Typical events may range in size from under 100 to over 1,000. Such events may comprise of corporate parties, children's' birthday parties, weddings, bar mitzvahs, school functions and outdoor fairs. For the best flexibility you need to have a solution that can work both indoors and outdoors, and is potentially scalable larger for the events when they come along. Depending on the size of your business and your commitment to mobile catering, you may ultimately need more than one cart to be able to adequately meet all of your client's needs. For example, ice cream and gelato are served at different temperatures. While retail-store gelato display cases use forced air for refrigeration, this type of freezer is impracticable for mobile catering. The use of a freezer that has an adjustable thermostat type (ie NOT a cold-plate freezer) will allow you the flexibility of changing product types if your business model encompasses the ability to cater different event types. Cater an ice cream party on Saturday and a gelato party on Sunday!
Who'da thought ...?
Ever considered talking to a bank about sponsoring an event for their customers? Some organizations who you would not think would purchase an ice cream cart have invested in one, is that because no one in their locale would cater their event? How about country clubs? Golf courses? Municipal swimming pools? Hotels? Realtors? Universities? Advertising companies?
Or maybe ...?
Talk to the management company of high-rise or your local building supply company, ask to allow you to put a cart on their property in return for a share of the profits. Power is readily available (use theirs!) If not, you'll have to use a generator - although there is one company that can provide a cart powered by a battery.
Why?
You'll find off-premise catering much more profitable because your overhead is much lower - when analyzed as a separate business unit. You must, of course, have some kind of store or commissary available to meet Health Dept.. regulations (which will affect your margins), but overall you'll find off-premise catering to invaluable and lucrative marketing tool.
About the Author
by Paul Thornton
Carts and Grills, Inc.
www.cartsandgrills.com
Carts and Grills was formed in 2007 to offer an array of options for off-premise mobile catering. The primary focus has three main areas: frozen desserts comprising of ice cream, gelato and Italian ice; hot dog vending, and barbeque grills for outdoor picnics/cook-offs etc.
On the Web at: www.cartsandgrills.com, or email at info@cartsandgrills.com