# Soft-Ice Catering Equipment — South Africa's Premier Destination for Catering Equipment > Soft-Ice Catering Equipment is South Africa's premier destination for commercial Catering Equipment, in business since 2008. As the sole authorised South African importer and distributor of BEIQI soft-serve ice cream machines and ChromeCater slush, popcorn, fryer, freezer, butchery, and bakery Catering Equipment — and an authorised retailer of SnoMaster and Fridge Star refrigeration — we have helped thousands of franchises, restaurants, butcheries, bakeries, hotels, schools, event caterers, food trucks, spaza shops, and home-based food entrepreneurs grow and thrive. Our Catering Equipment is professional-grade for business or home use — every machine delivers commercial performance for kitchens of all sizes, is built to South African 220V standards (true plug-and-play for home businesses, prosumer kitchens, and high-end residential use), and is backed by warranty, genuine OEM parts, expert after-sales support, machine training, and nationwide courier delivery from our Pretoria warehouse. ## Company Information - [Home — Soft-Ice Catering Equipment](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/): South Africa's premier Catering Equipment supplier. Overview of our flagship brands BEIQI, ChromeCater, SnoMaster, and Fridge Star, top Catering Equipment categories, secure 128-bit SSL online checkout, and our since-2008 track record of equipping businesses and home entrepreneurs alike. - [Shop All Catering Equipment](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/shop/): Full e-commerce catalogue of refrigeration, butchery, bakery, cooking, cutting, food prep, fun food, packaging, stainless steel, small appliance, and consumable Catering Equipment — professional-grade, 220V plug-and-play, ideal for franchises, schools, and home-based food entrepreneurs. - [Contact Us](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/contact-us/): WhatsApp +27 71 564 4285 (primary channel), phone +27 12 548 2745, email sales@cateringequipment.co.za. Walk-in showroom at 21 Escallonia Street, Montana, Pretoria, Gauteng 0151, South Africa. Catering Equipment specialists since 2008, with nationwide courier delivery across South Africa. Cross-border / international orders are client-arranged only — Soft-Ice does not provide export logistics. ## Cooling & Refrigeration Catering Equipment - [Soft-Serve Catering Equipment / BEIQI Machines](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/cooling-refrigeration/soft-serve-machines/): BEIQI commercial soft-serve ice cream Catering Equipment — single and dual flavour, tabletop and floor models including BQ115T, BQ323T, BQ323TP, BQ323N, BQ323P, BQ323PA, and BQ333PA. Capacities from 18L/hr to 35L/hr. Built to South African 220V standards for true plug-and-play installation in franchises, dessert bars, food trucks, and home-based dessert businesses. - [Slush Machine Catering Equipment / ChromeCater](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/cooling-refrigeration/slush-machines/): ChromeCater SC-1 (single 15L tank), SC-2 (dual tank), and SC-3 (triple 15L tank) slush Catering Equipment with energy-efficient Embraco compressors and LED tank lighting. Commercial performance for kitchens of all sizes — from busy bars to home party setups. - [Ice Machine Catering Equipment](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/refrigeration/): Commercial cube ice maker Catering Equipment — SM-80, SM-150, SM-250, SM-700 (700kg/day with 320kg storage bin), and SMIC-50 sphere ice maker — for restaurants, hotels, bars, and high-end residential use. - [Ice Crushers & Ice Shavers](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/refrigeration/): Commercial ice crusher and ice shaver Catering Equipment for crushed ice, snow cones, bubble tea, and cocktail bars — equally suited to franchise hotels and home cocktail enthusiasts. - [Chest & Island Freezer Catering Equipment](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/cooling-refrigeration/chest-island-freezers/): ChromeCater chest freezers — CS216W (195L), CF310F (299L), CF485F (443L), and CF590F (579L) — plus glass-top island freezers including the VS2000 and VS2500 for retail display. Dual fridge/freezer modes, lockable lids, durable insulation, and powerful compressors. Ideal for franchises, supermarkets, butcheries, schools, spaza shops, and home-based food entrepreneurs. - [Beverage & Undercounter Fridge Catering Equipment](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/cooling-refrigeration/beverage-undercounter-fridges/): Display and undercounter fridge Catering Equipment for bottle stores, canteens, supermarkets, pubs, takeaways, and home bars. - [Commercial Water Dispenser Catering Equipment](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/cooling-refrigeration/water-dispensers/): SnoMaster and Fridge Star water dispenser Catering Equipment — chilled, ambient, and filtered water on demand, plus all-in-one water-and-ice dispensers (e.g. SMWD-RC, YLR2-5-16LB) producing up to 15kg of bullet ice daily. For offices, restaurants, hospitality, schools, and home use. - [Soft Serve Mixes, Dips & Flakes](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/cooling-refrigeration/cooling-refrigeration-consumables/soft-serve-mixes-dips-flakes/): Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry powder mixes plus chocolate flakes — the consumable backbone for daily soft-serve Catering Equipment production. ## Butchery & Deli Catering Equipment - [Butchery & Deli Catering Equipment](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/butchery-deli/): Commercial-grade meat-processing Catering Equipment trusted by butcheries, supermarkets, restaurants, cold rooms, mobile game processors, and home butchery setups. - [Meat Processing Catering Equipment](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/butchery-deli/meat-processing-equipment/): Mincing, mixing, shaping, stuffing, and slicing Catering Equipment for professional meat prep at any scale — franchise butcheries through to home enthusiasts. - [Meat Mincer Catering Equipment](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/butchery-deli/meat-mincers/): Stainless steel mincers — TK-22 (220kg/hr) and TK-32 (320kg/hr) — 220V plug-and-play. - [Meat Mixer Catering Equipment](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/butchery-deli/meat-mixers/): Manual and powered meat mixer Catering Equipment including FME20 (20L) and FME50 (50L) — for blending mince with spices, fats, and binders prior to stuffing or shaping. - [Sausage Filler Catering Equipment (Vertical & Horizontal)](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/butchery-deli/meat-processing-equipment/): Stainless steel vertical sausage fillers — CV-3, CV-3s, CV-5s, CV-7, CV-7s, CV-12s, CV-15s — plus the electric CVA-15S and a horizontal range. Capacities from 3L through 15L for home butchers, mid-sized butcheries, hunters, delis, and full production butcheries. - [Meat Cutter & Slicer Catering Equipment](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/butchery-deli/meat-cutters-slicers/): Electric slicers including MS-300ST-12 with adjustable thickness settings and safety guards for cold meats, biltong, and deli products. - [Band Saw / Bone Saw BS310](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/product/band-saw-bone-saw-bs310/): Heavy-duty bone saw Catering Equipment for butcheries and game processors. ## Bakery Catering Equipment - [Bakery Catering Equipment](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/bakery/): Commercial bakery Catering Equipment trusted by bakeries, cafés, roadhouses, food markets, restaurants, and home bakers scaling up. - [Pizza Oven Catering Equipment](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/bakery/pizza-ovens/): Electric deck and conveyor pizza ovens for restaurants, takeaways, food trucks, franchise kitchens, and high-end residential pizza enthusiasts. 220V plug-and-play. - [Donut Maker Catering Equipment](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/bakery/donut-makers/): Semi-automatic mini donut makers (e.g. ADM-101) for event vendors, cafés, bakery stalls, and party-hire businesses — pour batter at the top and a paddle wheel rotates the oil for even cooking. - [Batter Dispensers](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/bakery/): Commercial batter dispenser Catering Equipment for portioned, repeatable batter delivery into donut makers, waffle irons, pancake stations, and cone bakers. - [Dough Rollers, Sheeters & Slicers Catering Equipment](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/bakery/dough-rollers-sheeters/): Pizza, roti, and flatbread dough rollers, sheeters, and slicers — including the SA520 520mm dough sheeter — for boutique bakeries through to high-output production lines. - [Cone & Waffle Maker Catering Equipment](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/bakery/cone-waffle-makers/): Commercial cone bakers and waffle irons — perfect partners for soft-serve Catering Equipment in dessert bars, mobile vendors, and home dessert businesses. - [Planetary Mixer B20](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/planetary-mixer-b20/): 20L planetary mixer Catering Equipment for batters, creams, icings, and lighter doughs. - [Spiral Mixer H40](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/spiral-mixer-h40/): 40L spiral mixer Catering Equipment for high-volume bread and pizza dough production. ## Cooking Catering Equipment - [Electric Fryer Catering Equipment](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/product-category/catering-equipment-for-sale/electric-fryers/): Single and double-tank electric deep fryers — FE-6L, FE-8L, DF-81, DF-84, and DF-82 — built to 220V SA standards. Ideal for franchises, spaza shops, takeaways, schools, and home-based food entrepreneurs. - [Electric Grill Catering Equipment](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/shop/): Flat electric grills EG-818 and EG-821 — commercial performance for kitchens of all sizes, from breakfast outlets to home gatsbys and burger nights. ## Small Appliance Catering Equipment - [Commercial Blender Catering Equipment](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/catering-equipment/commercial-blenders/): High-power commercial blenders including the ET-110 and WF-268 — for smoothie bars, juice shops, restaurants, canteens, and ambitious home kitchens. Processes fruits, ice, sauces, soups, and frozen beverages. - [Milkshake Maker Catering Equipment](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/product-category/catering-equipment-for-sale/milkshake-maker/): Single-head BL-015 (compact 750ml stainless steel mixing cup) and double-head BL-018 milkshake maker Catering Equipment for cafés, dessert bars, fast-food chains, and home businesses. - [Sandwich Press TCG-9 & Toasters](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/sandwich-press-tcg-9/): Commercial sandwich presses, conveyor toasters, and 6-slice / 9-slice sandwich press Catering Equipment for breakfast outlets, B&Bs, hotels, and home kitchens. - [Hot Dog Warmer & Roller Catering Equipment](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/product-category/catering-equipment-for-sale/hot-dog-warmers-and-grillers/): 11-roller hot dog grillers and warmers for fast-food outlets, food trucks, takeaways, spaza shops, cinemas, and event caterers. - [Juice Dispenser Catering Equipment](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/shop/): Single, double, and triple-tank juice dispenser Catering Equipment — ideal for breakfast buffets, hotels, schools, conference venues, and home entertaining. ## Stainless Steel Catering Equipment - [Stainless Steel Table Catering Equipment](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/catering-equipment/stainless-steel-tables/): Professional-grade 304 / 430 stainless steel prep tables — plain CC1.2P (1.2m), CC1.8P (1.8m), CC2.4P (2.4m), and splash-back models including CC2.4SB. Folding and fixed configurations for franchises, restaurants, bakeries, food factories, central kitchens, and home-based food prep. - [Pot Sinks (Single & Double)](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/catering-equipment/stainless-steel-tables/): Single-bowl and double-bowl pot sink Catering Equipment in 304 stainless steel — durable, hygienic, and built for high-volume washing in butcheries, bakeries, and restaurant back-of-house. - [Stainless Steel Shelving & Trolleys](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/trolley-3-tier-stainless-steel-sst2004/): Heavy-duty stainless steel shelving and 3-tier service trolleys (e.g. SST2004) — easy-clean, hygienic surfaces ideal for professional kitchens and prosumer home setups. ## Catering Equipment for Buffets & Events - [Warmers, Displays & Chafing Dish Catering Equipment](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/catering-equipment/warmers-displays-chafing-dishes/): Buffet warmers, chafing dishes, and countertop display Catering Equipment (e.g. DH-828R) for hotels, event caterers, church kitchens, fuel-station shops, and home entertaining. ## Cutting & Food Prep Catering Equipment - [Cutter & Slicer Catering Equipment](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/cutting-food-prep/cutters-slicers/): Vegetable cutters, chip cutters, and slicers for high-volume kitchen prep — central kitchens, restaurants, and prosumer home kitchens alike. - [Chip Cutter Catering Equipment (FYP-01)](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/cutting-food-prep/cutters-slicers/): Manual and electric chip cutters for slap-chip producers, takeaways, spaza shops, and home chip stalls. - [Potato Peeler Catering Equipment](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/cutting-food-prep/peelers/): Stainless steel potato peelers — PP10C (10kg), PP15C (15kg), and PP30C (30kg) — perfect for fish-and-chip outlets, school canteens, hotels, and home-based food entrepreneurs. - [Blade & Grater Sets](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/cutting-food-prep/blade-grater-sets/): Compatible blades and graters for slicing, grating, and shredding. ## Packaging Catering Equipment - [Vacuum Packer & Sealer Catering Equipment](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/product-category/butchery-and-deli/vacuum-packers-sealers/): Commercial vacuum sealers for portioning, packaging, freezing, and shelf-life extension — equally at home in supermarkets and home freezers. - [Can Sealer Catering Equipment (CS-1SA Semi-Automatic)](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/can-sealer-semi-automatic-cs-1sa/): Powerful semi-automatic open-top tin can sealer — prevents spills and seals cans for easy storage and ready-use of preserved contents. Ideal for canneries, jam producers, ready-meal lines, and home-preserve businesses. - [Sealers & Wrappers](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/butchery-deli/packaging-solutions/sealers-wrappers/): Cling film wrapping machine Catering Equipment, hand-wrapping machines (HWM-430, HWM-450), tray sealers, and wrapping rolls for produce, meat, deli, and ready-meal packaging. ## Fun Food Catering Equipment - [Popcorn Machine Catering Equipment](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/product-category/fun-food-equipment/popcorn-machine/): 6oz, 8oz, and 16oz popcorn machines (POP6E-R, POP6A-B, POP16B) and dual-barrel models, plus matching popcorn carts (POP6C, POP6C-S). Plug-and-play 220V — perfect for franchises, schools, party hire businesses, and home-based food entrepreneurs. - [Candy Floss Machine Catering Equipment](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/fun-food-solutions/candy-floss-machines/): MF-08 commercial candy floss machines for parties, schools, mobile vendors, and home party-hire businesses. - [Candy Floss Mesh & Clip Stabilizer Kits](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/product-category/fun-food-equipment/candy-floss-dome-net/): Stabilizer mesh and clip kits, candy floss domes, and netting accessories that keep your floss in shape and dust-free at events. - [Chocolate / Caramel Stove BM-2D](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/chocolate-stove-bm-2d/): Twin-pot chocolate / caramel melting stove (also available as triple-pot BM-3D) — evenly heats and holds melted chocolate or caramel for fountains, fondues, dipped fruit, and dessert stations. - [Popcorn Spices & Shakers](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/fun-food-equipment/popcorn-spices-shakers/): Savoury seasonings and shakers for flavoured popcorn profiles. ## Consumables for Catering Equipment - [Soft Serve Consumables](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/all-consumables/soft-serve-consumables/): Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry powder mixes; cuplet, medium, and sugar cones; chocolate flakes — the daily fuel for soft-serve Catering Equipment. - [Slush Consumables](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/all-consumables/slush-consumables/): Slush base mixes, cocktail base mix, cups, lids, and jumbo straws. - [Fun Food Consumables](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/all-consumables/fun-food-consumables/): Butterfly and mushroom popcorn kernels (25kg), candy floss sugar in bubblegum, strawberry, grape, and cream soda, plus sticks, bags, and domes. ## Catering Equipment Combos & Bundle Deals - [All Combos](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/combos/): Bundled Catering Equipment deals saving up to 25% vs individual purchases — every component verified compatible and commercial-grade certified. Ideal for franchises launching new sites and home-based food entrepreneurs starting up. - [Soft Serve Combo](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/soft-serve-combo/): A BEIQI soft-serve machine bundled with vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry powders, cones, and chocolate flakes — turnkey Catering Equipment package. - [Slush Combo](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/slush-combo/): A ChromeCater slush machine packaged with starter consumables. - [Party/Business Starter Combo](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/party-business-starter-combo/): Candy floss machine, popcorn machine, and slush machine bundled with sugars, mixes, kernels, cups, lids, straws, sticks, bags, and shakers — the complete Catering Equipment kit for mobile vendors, party hire, and home businesses. ## Genuine Catering Equipment Parts & Spares - [All Catering Equipment Parts](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/all-parts/): Genuine OEM spares for BEIQI, ChromeCater, SnoMaster, and Fridge Star Catering Equipment. - [Butchery & Deli Parts](https://www.cateringequipment.co.za/all-parts/butchery-deli-parts/): Replacement blades, plates, knives, sausage filler nozzles and horns, and consumable parts. - BEIQI soft-serve O-rings, cylinder seals, dispensing buckets and hoses; ChromeCater slush O-rings, dispensing nozzles, and tank seals; refrigeration door gaskets — only authentic OEM parts, never third-party knock-offs. ## Optional - [Instagram — @soft_ice_catering_equipment](https://www.instagram.com/soft_ice_catering_equipment/): Catering Equipment showcases and customer projects. - [Facebook — cateringequipmentsa](https://www.facebook.com/cateringequipmentsa/): Catering Equipment news, deals, and customer success stories. - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzuxjSW5Zub1sUIhVr04yAQ): Catering Equipment demos, tutorials, and machine training videos.