Well-insulated ice buckets can keep a bottle chilled for a couple of hours, depending on the design, room temperature and how much ice you use. Adding a little water helps the ice sit snugly around the bottle for faster cooling. Double-wall stainless steel designs generally hold the chill for longer.
From Friday night fizz to dinner party dazzle, nothing says ‘fancy drinks this way’ like ice buckets do. Since 1977, Peter’s of Kensington has helped Australian hosts keep the drinks cold and the good times flowing. Explore ice buckets, champagne buckets and wine coolers: ready for celebration bottles, wine with dinner and giving glamour a seat at the table.
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Why buy a quality ice bucket or wine cooler?
Quality ice buckets keep the pour chilled and the presentation sharp. Champagne stays crisp at the table, white wine keeps its cool through dinner, and larger tubs keep party bottles on standby. Durable insulated construction does the practical work, while polished stainless steel finishes bring the gleam, the glamour and the perfect hosting energy.
Your guide to choosing the right ice bucket
Choose your ice bucket by what you’re serving and how you like to entertain. If you mix cocktails or pour spirits, choose a classic ice bucket with tongs so guests can add fresh ice by the glass. Serving one bottle of champagne or wine over dinner? Single-bottle champagne buckets or wine buckets will keep them nicely chilled at the table. Prefer a drip-free set-up? Go for a double-walled insulated cooler. Hosting a crowd? A large party tub keeps several bottles cold at once.
In short: ice buckets for cubes, wine bucket for one bottle, insulated cooler for tidy tables, party tub for volume.
Complete your entertaining set-up
Once the drinks are chilled, dress the rest of the table for the occasion. Add decanting pieces for wine, bottle openers and stoppers for smooth service, then bring in cocktail glasses for something shaken or stirred. Coasters and cocktail tools complete the hosting lineup.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does an ice bucket keep drinks cold?
What is the difference between a champagne bucket and an ice bucket?
One chills the bottle; the other keeps the cubes coming. Champagne and wine buckets are taller and shaped to hold a bottle upright in ice at the table. Ice buckets are smaller and designed to hold loose ice cubes for cocktails, spirits and mixed drinks (usually with tongs for serving).