Lunar Ice
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FAQS

ORDERING & DELIVERY

Can I get bags of ice delivered to my house?

Yes. Private customers are welcome. Tell us your postcode, date and roughly how much ice you think you need. Minimum quantities vary by area, so we will confirm what applies to your delivery.

Where is Lunar Ice based?

We are based at Gatwick and regularly deliver across Sussex, Surrey and Kent, as well as the wider South East.

Do you deliver further than Sussex, Surrey and Kent?

Yes. Larger requirements can take us further afield. Volume, route and timing all matter, so ask us rather than assuming you’re too far away.

Can you deliver ice the same day?

Sometimes. Same‑day ice delivery can be available in selected areas when stock, vehicle capacity and the route allow. Contact us and we will tell you what is realistically possible.

What sort of delivery time will I get?

We generally work with a two‑hour delivery window. It gives us room to deal with traffic, access delays and the unexpected while still giving you a useful arrival window.

Can you give me an exact delivery time?

Usually we give a two‑hour window rather than an exact minute. It gives us the flexibility to plan routes properly around traffic, access and time on site.

Is delivery charged separately?

No separate surprise delivery charge is added after the quote. Delivery is included in the bag price we quote you.

Is VAT added to the ice?

Ice is zero‑rated for VAT.

Do you have a minimum order?

Minimum delivery quantities vary by area. Send us the delivery postcode and we will tell you what applies.

How quickly do you reply to enquiries?

We aim to respond to most enquiries within the hour via phone, WhatsApp, text or the website form, although busy periods can sometimes take longer.

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CHOOSING YOUR ICE

What is cubed ice best for?

When most people say ice cubes, they mean cubed ice. It is best for drinks and chilling, and is the usual choice for glasses, bars, general cocktails, soft drinks and for keeping Champagne, wine, beer and bottled drinks cold.

What is crushed ice best for?

Crushed ice is best for food displays and speciality cocktails. It works well for seafood and fish displays, buffet presentation, chilled food displays and drinks that specifically call for crushed ice.

Should I use cubed or crushed ice for drinks?

For normal drinks service, choose cubed ice. If you are making a speciality cocktail that specifically needs crushed ice, choose crushed.

What ice should I use for chilling Champagne, wine or beer?

Cubed ice. It is our preferred option for filling tubs, baths, troughs, boats, trugs and other containers used to keep bottles cold.

What ice should I use for a seafood or food display?

Crushed ice. It sits around products more easily and gives you the chilled display bed normally wanted for seafood, fish and food presentation.

What are the 6 × 2kg cubed ice packs for?

Our 6 × 2kg cubed ice packs are supplied as one 12kg outer pack containing six separate 2kg bags. The 2kg bags are not sold individually. They are easier to lift, carry and use behind a bar, and easier to arrange when freezer space is limited.

Are the 2kg bags better when freezer space is tight?

They can be. Each 12kg outer pack contains six separate 2kg inner bags, which are easier to arrange around smaller or awkward freezer spaces than one large 12kg bag.

Which bag size is better for bar work?

The 2kg bags can be easier for staff to handle behind a bar, especially where storage and working space are tight. For higher‑volume decanting, the 12kg bags are usually quicker.

Which bag should I use for filling large trugs or tubs?

We recommend the 12kg cubed bags. The ice is free‑flowing inside the bag, so you can open it and decant a useful amount straight into a large trug, tub, bath or trough.

How big is a 12kg bag of ice?

As a rough visual guide, a 12kg bag is about the size of a filled pillowcase.

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WEDDINGS, PARTIES & EVENTS

How much ice do I need for 100 guests?

For ice in drinks only, we recommend approximately 10 × 12kg bags per 100 guests. If you are also chilling Champagne, wine, beer or soft drinks, allow additional ice depending on the number and size of the trugs, tubs, troughs or other containers you plan to use.

How much ice do I need for a wedding?

Guest numbers are only part of it. Tell us how many people are coming and whether the ice is for drinks, chilling bottles or both. We can sense‑check your estimate and plan your wedding ice delivery with you.

How much ice do I need for chilling bottles?

That depends on what you are filling. A small drinks bath is very different from a horse trough, boat or large event container. Tell us the rough dimensions or send a photo and we can talk it through.

Can you deliver ice to a field or a wedding with no useful postcode?

Yes. Our wedding and event deliveries often involve rural venues, marquees, teepees and temporary event sites. What3Words is extremely useful because it gives us the exact drop point.

What if there is no freezer at the venue?

That is very common, especially at weddings and outdoor events. A freezer or chiller is useful if you have one, but ice can also be kept outside for event use in the coolest shaded spot available and out of direct sun. Tell us your setup and we can help you plan the delivery timing around it.

Can I hire a chiller or freezer trailer for my event?

Yes, and for local event storage we recommend Grizzly Bear Events in Horsham for chiller and freezer trailer hire.

Can I add more ice if the weather suddenly turns hot?

Yes, where stock, vehicle capacity and the route allow. Contact us as soon as you know you may need more. We can often provide additional or top‑up ice for hot weather, unexpectedly busy service or a sudden increase in demand, without you needing to change your usual supplier.

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HOSPITALITY & TRADE ICE DELIVERY

Do you deliver ice to restaurants, pubs, clubs and coffee shops?

Yes. We supply hospitality businesses needing cubed or crushed ice, whether that is an occasional top‑up, seasonal demand or a repeat delivery requirement.

Can you supply ice if our ice machine breaks down?

Yes, subject to stock, route and volume. If your ice machine fails or your own production cannot keep up, send us the delivery postcode, the approximate quantity you need and how long you expect to need cover. We can provide temporary or top‑up ice supply while you get back up and running.

Can you top up our usual ice supply during busy periods?

Yes. You do not have to move your whole ice supply to us. We can help with extra volume when your usual stock or supplier cannot keep up, including hot weather, busy weekends, events and seasonal peaks. Availability depends on stock, route and the quantity required.

Do you supply ice to mobile bars and caterers?

Yes. We regularly work with mobile bars, caterers and drinks teams at weddings, private parties, festivals and other events, including sites where freezer space or access is limited.

Can you arrange regular business ice deliveries?

Yes. Tell us the usual quantity, delivery postcode, preferred frequency and how the ice is being used. We can discuss a practical repeat‑delivery arrangement around the route and your requirements.

Do you deliver ice for wellness retreats and ice baths?

Yes. If you need bags of ice for an ice bath, cold‑water experience, retreat or recovery session, tell us the location, date and approximate quantity and we can advise on the delivery.

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FESTIVALS & LARGE EVENTS

Can you deliver to festivals and restricted‑access sites?

Yes. Our festival and large‑event deliveries regularly involve security gates, accreditation, restricted access, loading areas and delivery times that can change.

Can you supply really large event volumes?

Yes. For substantial requirements we can deploy multiple temperature‑controlled vehicles. Tell us the scale, delivery point and timing and we will plan around the event.

What happens if event access changes at the last minute?

We communicate with the organiser or site contact and work through the practical options. Restricted access and moving delivery windows are exactly why good communication matters.

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COMMERCIAL & BULK ICE

Do you supply pallet loads of ice?

Yes. We can supply pallet‑scale and substantial commercial quantities depending on the requirement, location and timing.

Do you supply ice for food processing?

Yes. As a commercial ice supplier, we work with businesses that need ice as part of food handling or processing, including where it is used to help keep products cool.

Can you supply ice to help keep meat cool during processing?

Yes. We have worked with multiple food‑industry businesses, supplying pallet quantities of ice to help keep products cool through their processes.

Do you supply ice for temporary temperature control?

Yes, depending on the application. Tell us what needs to stay cool, the quantity involved, how the ice will be used and how often you need it.

Can businesses arrange repeat ice deliveries?

Yes. Regular or standing commercial requirements can be discussed around volume, delivery frequency, route and practical storage or handling needs.

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