Party Venue Checklist for a Frozen Drink Machine

Before you book a margarita or slushie machine, ask your party venue eight questions: power, surface, table, delivery access, water, alcohol policy, kids, and cleanup. The checklist below works for any venue, and the sections after it cover what to watch at each type.

The venue checklist

Copy these questions into an email to your venue or HOA.

Ask the venue	What we need	Why it matters
Is there a 110 volt outlet near the setup spot on its own circuit?	A standard outlet, with no microwave, fridge, or coffee maker on the same circuit	A shared circuit can trip the breaker and stop the freeze
What is the floor or ground surface?	A floor, patio, deck, or slab	We can't set up on rock or gravel
Is there a sturdy table?	A sturdy table or counter, or our rolling machine cart	A filled machine is heavy; card tables won't hold it
Can we get in 2 to 3 hours early?	Delivery access and a path for a dolly	The first batch takes 2 to 3 hours to freeze
Is there a water hose or spigot?	A garden hose and water source ready on arrival	You mix each batch with water
What is the alcohol policy? Is outside alcohol allowed?	Your venue's written answer	Some venues ban alcohol or require a licensed server
Will kids be there?	A plan for one slushie bowl and labels	Keeps kids and grownups' drinks apart
Who cleans up, and by when?	Pickup time inside the rental window	We pick up and clean the machine; you handle your space

For more on circuits and generators, see power for a frozen drink machine.

Backyards

Backyards are the easiest setup. Pick a patio or deck near an outdoor outlet, and check which indoor rooms share that circuit. Run the garden hose to the table before we arrive. If the yard is mostly rock or gravel, plan a spot on the patio instead.

HOA and apartment clubhouses and pools

Ask the property manager for the clubhouse rules in writing. Some communities limit alcohol at the pool, ban glass, or require a reservation for the outlet near the cabana. Ask where we can park and roll in. For community events, see apartment and HOA community events.

Community centers

City and county community centers often have a kitchen counter and indoor outlets, which is ideal. Ask whether your rental time includes setup, since some centers count setup and cleanup inside your booked hours. Ask about alcohol rules, as some centers allow none.

Church halls

Church halls often have sturdy tables and a kitchen. Ask the office about alcohol first. If alcohol isn't allowed, every mix works as an alcohol-free slushie, from Cherry Limeade to Strawberry Banana.

Office lobbies and break rooms

Break rooms have outlets, but they often share a circuit with the fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. Ask facilities for a dedicated outlet. Check the building's alcohol policy and any delivery dock rules or elevator reservations. See corporate event margarita machines for office party ideas.

Breweries and event barns

Licensed venues often don't allow outside alcohol, so ask before you plan margaritas. Many will still let you serve slushies or mocktails. Barns can have dirt or gravel floors, so ask for a slab, deck, or floor spot near an outlet.

Park pavilions

Some pavilions have outlets and some don't. Ask the reservations office about power, alcohol rules, and generator rules. Without an outlet, you need a generator of at least 3,500 watts per outlet. Reserve the pavilion from setup through pickup. See our area guides, such as Waco, Temple, and Belton pavilions and College Station and Bryan pavilions.

Kids and alcohol-free parties

Every mix is alcohol-free until you add alcohol. When one bowl is a margarita and the other a slushie, label each bowl and keep the alcohol with an adult. For kid-first parties, see our kids slushie machine rental.

A note on alcohol rules

This page isn't legal advice. Venue policies, Texas law, and TABC rules apply. Get your venue's alcohol policy in writing before the party.

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Questions

What does a frozen drink machine need at a venue?

A standard 110 volt outlet on its own circuit near the setup spot, a sturdy table or our rolling cart on a solid surface, and a garden hose or drinking water ready when we arrive.

Can you set up on rock or gravel?

No, we can't set up on rock or gravel. A floor, patio, deck, or pavilion slab works best.

How early do you need access to the venue?

We set up 2 to 3 hours before the party, and the first batch takes 2 to 3 hours to freeze. Make sure your venue rental starts early enough.

Can I bring my own alcohol to a rented venue?

It depends on the venue. Ask whether outside alcohol is allowed and whether it needs a licensed server. Texas law and TABC rules apply.

Does the venue need to allow alcohol for a slushie machine?

No. Every mix is alcohol-free until you add alcohol, so an alcohol-free venue can still host a slushie party.