Hoshizaki FM-300AKE-HCN-SB Modular Nugget Ice Machine 250kg/24hr

The Hoshizaki FM-300AKE-HCN-SB is a modular nugget ice machine capable of producing up to 250kg of nugget ice in a 24-hour period. As a modular unit, it is designed to sit on top of a separate storage bin rather than incorporating storage internally, which gives operators more flexibility over capacity and allows the machine head to be matched to the right bin size for the operation.

Nugget ice — sometimes called chewable or pellet ice — has a softer, compacted texture that makes it particularly well suited to cocktail bars, blended drink stations, and food service counters where the ice needs to blend easily or present well in the glass. Unlike harder cube ice, nugget ice absorbs the flavour of drinks without excessive dilution, which is why it is commonly specified in venues serving spirits-forward cocktails and blended beverages. At this production rate, the machine is capable of supporting busy service across multiple bar stations or food display units without running short during peak periods.

From an operational standpoint, the key advantages of this unit include:

• High continuous production output well suited to demanding service environments
• Modular format allows bin capacity to be matched independently to the site's needs
• Nugget ice format reduces blender wear and speeds up drink preparation
• Hoshizaki's refrigeration engineering is known for reliability and consistent ice quality
• Separate head-and-bin configuration simplifies servicing and component replacement

As a modular machine, this unit requires an appropriately rated storage bin — this is not included and must be selected separately to suit your storage requirements and available floor space. The machine will also need a mains water supply, a drain connection, and adequate ventilation clearance around the condenser. Installation in a hot or poorly ventilated back-of-house environment can affect ice production rates, so ambient temperature at the point of installation is worth considering early in the planning process.

This machine is well suited to medium-to-large bars, hotel food and beverage operations, restaurant groups, and any venue where nugget ice is a consistent service requirement at volume. For smaller operations where nugget ice is needed but output demands are lower, a reduced-capacity model may be a more proportionate choice. Equally, very high-volume sites — large arenas, central production kitchens, or multi-bar venues — may benefit from looking at higher-output alternatives.

If you are unsure whether this machine matches your expected service volumes, or if you have questions about bin pairing, water quality, or installation conditions, our team is happy to talk it through with you before you commit.