Christmas and New Year ice delivery in London
December is the busiest month for ice in London. Office parties, pub Christmas menus, venue bookings, family gatherings and New Year's Eve all need far more ice than a freezer can make. Nice Ice makes cube and crushed ice at our own factory in Tottenham, N17, up to 50 tonnes a day, and delivers 12kg bags across London in -18°C refrigerated vans.
Order early for December
Party dates in December fill up fast, so book your delivery as soon as you know your numbers. You pick the date and slot when you order. We deliver Monday to Saturday, with an 8am–1pm or 1pm–5pm slot. Order by 8pm for next-day delivery. Opening and delivery days over Christmas and New Year can differ from the rest of the year, so please check our delivery dates before you plan a party for a date close to the holidays.
How much ice do you need?
As a rough guide, allow about 1 kg of ice per guest if it only goes in drinks, and about 2 kg per guest if you are also chilling bottles and cans in tubs, bins or a bath. Every bag is 12kg. The table rounds up to whole bags and shows the price with our bulk pricing.
| Guests | Drinks only (about 1 kg a guest) | Drinks and chilling (about 2 kg a guest) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 20 kg · 2 bags · £20 (5 bags delivered free for £50, or WhatsApp us for fewer) | 40 kg · 4 bags · £40 (5 bags delivered free for £50, or WhatsApp us for fewer) |
| 50 | 50 kg · 5 bags · £50 | 100 kg · 9 bags · £90 |
| 100 | 100 kg · 9 bags · £90 | 200 kg · 17 bags · £170 (or 20 bags for £160) |
| 150 | 150 kg · 13 bags · £130 | 300 kg · 25 bags · £200 |
| 200 | 200 kg · 17 bags · £170 (or 20 bags for £160) | 400 kg · 34 bags · £238 |
| 300 | 300 kg · 25 bags · £200 | 600 kg · 50 bags · £350 |
These are estimates, not rules. Long parties, warm rooms and lots of cocktails use more. Read our guide to how much ice you need and how long ice lasts in a cooler.
Prices and bulk pricing
| Bags in one order | Price per 12kg bag |
|---|---|
| 1–19 bags | £10 |
| 20–29 bags | £8 |
| 30 bags or more | £7 |
Cube ice 12kg, crushed ice 12kg and 6 × 2kg retail packs count together. The bulk price is applied automatically at checkout for every customer; there is no code to enter. Because the lower price covers the whole order, 20 bags (£160) cost less than 17, 18 or 19 bags, and 30 bags (£210) cost less than 27, 28 or 29. See bulk ice prices.
Delivery
London delivery is free from 5 bags. Some outer areas pay £15 or £20; see delivery areas to check your postcode. For 1 to 4 bags, message us on WhatsApp on 07574 927 847 and we will arrange it. Run short on the day? Call 020 3841 5700 in the morning to ask about same-day delivery; same-day orders are taken by phone only.
Office Christmas parties
For drinks in the office or a hired room, the 1pm–5pm slot brings the ice close to the start of the party. Give us the building name, the loading bay or reception and a contact number. A 100-person office party with ice in drinks only needs about 100 kg, or 9 bags (£90). See ice for office parties and corporate events.
Pubs, bars and venues
December weekends and Christmas party bookings mean a bar gets through more ice than usual. Book extra bags for your busiest dates, or set up a standing order with a trade account. An order of 30 bags or more is £7 a bag. See ice for bars and pubs and ice for events.
House parties and family gatherings
A house party of 50 with drinks and chilling needs around 100 kg, which is 9 bags (£90). Crushed ice suits cocktails and chilling tubs; cube ice lasts longer in glasses. Keep bags in a cool place out of the sun, ideally a garage or shed in December, until you need them. See party ice delivery.
New Year's Eve fog effects with dry ice
Dry ice gives the low, rolling fog effect at midnight countdowns, first dances and stage entrances. It comes in 5kg packs at £45, minimum 10kg (2 packs, £90), and needs at least 2 days' notice, so order early for New Year's Eve. Dry ice is not part of the bulk price and does not count towards the 5 bags for free delivery.
Dry ice must be handled with gloves and used in a well-ventilated space. Before ordering you tick a box to confirm you have read our dry ice safety and handling guide. For how the effect works, see dry ice fog effects.
Christmas and New Year ice FAQs
Can I book a date in December now? Choose your delivery date and slot when you order online. If the date you want is not available yet, call us on 020 3841 5700.
Do you deliver on Sundays? No. We deliver Monday to Saturday. For a Sunday party, take delivery on Saturday and keep the bags cool.
Do you deliver on the holidays? Please check our delivery dates for Christmas and New Year.
Do I need a code for the bulk price? No. £8 a bag from 20 bags and £7 a bag from 30 bags is applied automatically.
How much notice do you need for dry ice? At least 2 days. Minimum order 10kg.
Order your party ice
Order online and pick your date, or request a quote for a large event.
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DELIVERY
We supply a range of commercial-grade ice products including Crush Ice (12 kg), Party Ice / Cube Ice (2 kg and 12 kg), Ice Cube Boxes (12 kg total – 6 x 2 kg bags), and Dry Ice (5 kg packs, minimum order 10 kg, 2 days' notice).
Our standard minimum order is 5 bags (each bag containing 12 kg of ice).
Dry ice has different Minimum order: 10 kg
We operate with scheduled delivery windows. Customers choose a morning (8am–1pm) or afternoon (1pm–5pm) slot.
We maintain consistent stock levels, allowing us to offer next-day delivery for orders placed in advance.
Dry ice requires specialised handling, storage, and transport due to its temperature and safety considerations. For this reason, we require a minimum of 48 hours’ notice
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