Big Hit Machine
Our ice cream machines are commercial grade, single flavor soft serve machines. They are easy to operate and effortless to run throughout the event. There are few important things to know about using the machines.
One machine can comfortably serve up to 100 people. We recommend renting two machines if more than 100 people will be attending your event. As the ice cream is being served, it can make about 3 cones per minute before the consistency gets softer. If the ice cream is getting soft, wait 1-2 mins for the machine to freeze more ice cream. When it clicks off again, it’s ready to go!
If you are transporting the machine to or from the event, You will need two or three strong people to pick up the Big Hit machine as it weighs 220 pounds. The dimensions of the machine are Width 16.5 inches Depth 26 inches Height 30 inches. You will need a vehicle that can transport the machine PLUS a cart of similar size. We recommend full-size vans, trucks or SUV’s.
Location
The Big Hit machine is a full powered freezer and needs a dedicated 115 volt, 20 amp circuit (like the types of plugs that run fridges, washers and dryers in our homes.) No other appliances can be plugged into the same circuit (a group of several plugs in a room). Plan ahead at your home or venue to find out which outlets would be appropriate to use. Consider the other power needs of your event (Dj’s, catering, lights, etc) and make sure they will not conflict with the dedicated circut needed for the ice cream machine.
The Big Hit machine can be operated inside or outside but on days over 95 degrees we recommend only using the Big Hit machine indoors – it’s hard to freeze things in that heat! If you are using the Big Hit Machine outside please keep it in the shade.
The Big Hit ice cream is a little noisy as it cycles on and off to keep the ice cream at the perfect temp. Don’t plan to have the machine in the same room as a ceremony, speech, or performance!
Ice Cream Mix
We sell five of our favorite ice cream flavors! Vanilla and chocolate – classic, creamy, versatile – serve 100 people and is mixed with 2 gallons of water (we provide the bucket and whisk). The Dole whip flavors – made famous in Disneyland and Oahu, Hawaii – serve 75 people and are also simply mixed with water (but a little less than 2 gallons). Watch our mixing instruction videos to see just how easy it is to mixed up a delicious batch of ice cream with Big Hit Soft Serve!
Chocolate and vanilla mixing instructions:
Dole whip mixing instructions: