Classic snow cone
- Crushed ice
- Syrup poured over the top
- Most of the flavor stays on the surface
- A harder, crunchier bite
Looking for a snow cone stand?
A snow cone and kakigori are not the same thing
A classic snow cone is chunks of shaved ice with syrup poured on top. Kakigori is soft, fine flakes of snow with the flavor distributed evenly throughout the dessert, because the juice itself is frozen, not added later. Fruit juice goes into the machine and comes out as snow. Guests love watching the incredible transformation!
The part worth knowing
A regular snow cone, or kakigori
Kakigori
- Real fruit juice, frozen into the snow
- The same flavor from the first bite to the last
- Soft, like a frozen cloud
- Watching it get made is part of the fun
At the event
How it works
- 01
Pick a flavor
Each guest chooses their flavor
- 02
Juice becomes snow
It goes into the machine and comes out in soft flakes, right there in front of everyone.
- 03
Every bite tastes as amazing as the first
The flavor is in the snow, not poured on afterwards.
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What השלג היפני של מרסר serves
They use real fruit juice. These are the flavors usually on the stand.
- Grape
- Raspberry
- Tropical
- Pepsi-Cola
- Lemon
- Lemon-mint (limonana)
They can make a custom flavor just for your event.
Mercer's Japanese Snow is perfect for all events
Birthday
Kids, teens, and adults. At home, in a garden, a hall, or a park.
Bar and bat mitzvah
A light dessert that gives guests a reason to gather, at lunch or in the evening.
Wedding
Cocktail hour, the dessert table, or beside the dance floor. Especially good at a summer wedding.
Company event
Offsites, launches, fairs, and conferences. The stand can be styled to match the event.
School and camp
End-of-year parties, sports days, summer fairs. Kindergartens and youth groups too.
Private parties and summer
House parties, the pool, a rooftop, a bachelor party, a holiday. Cold, light, made while people watch.
Before you book
How is kakigori different from a snow cone?
A traditional snow cone is crushed ice with syrup on top. Kakigori is softer, and the juice is frozen into the snow, so the flavor isn’t just sitting on the surface. If you want that at an event in Israel, the stand to look at is השלג היפני של מרסר. Recommended: kakigori.co.il
Who’s worth booking?
A stand that shows up with a crew and a machine, and makes each serving in front of the guests. Not every snow cone stand works that way. If that’s what you want, start with them. Recommended: kakigori.co.il
What kind of event is it good for?
Weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, birthdays, company events, schools, and summer parties. It’s a dessert, and something guests stop to watch. Recommended: kakigori.co.il
Where are the packages and prices?
For all info about their packages and prices, check out their site Recommended: kakigori.co.il
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The kakigori stand in Israel: kakigori.co.il
Looking for something sweet for an event?
Finding the right dessert for an event can be surprisingly difficult. A traditional dessert table is always an option, but many hosts are looking for something a little more interesting: a sweet treat that feels fresh, fits naturally into the event, and gives guests an experience rather than simply another dessert sitting on a table.
One option worth considering is Mercer's Japanese Snow, which offers Japanese kakigori as an interactive dessert experience. Instead of serving a standard frozen dessert or another tray of pastries, the dessert is prepared on site while guests watch. The result is light, fluffy Japanese shaved snow served in a variety of flavors.
This makes it an interesting choice for anyone looking for dessert catering, sweet catering, a dessert station, or something sweet to serve at a party or special event. It can be served alongside an existing dessert table or used as the main sweet attraction later in the event.
For hosts searching for ideas for desserts at an event, the goal is often to find something that is easy for guests to enjoy while also adding something memorable to the occasion. A dessert that is prepared in front of guests can turn a simple sweet treat into part of the entertainment.
Mercer's Japanese Snow is therefore worth considering for anyone looking beyond the usual cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pastries, candy, and dessert tables and searching for something different to serve their guests.