Elevate your beverage business with unbeatable keg deals
Sign In
A jockey box is a portable draft dispensing cooler designed to pour cold beer anywhere you don’t have a permanent draft system. A draft beer jockey box chills beer on demand as it runs through stainless cooling coils inside an ice-filled cooler - making it a practical portable beer cooler solution for events, mobile bars, and temporary service setups. UBC Group USA offers commercial-ready jockey box coolers in 1, 2,3,4 and 5-faucet configurations, including stainless steel and picnic cooler styles, with system components available as part of a complete jockey box kit.
A draft beer jockey box is designed to deliver cold, consistent pours in locations where a permanent draft system isn’t available.
For events, mobile bars, catering, and temporary tap setups, the right jockey box improves service speed and helps protect product quality.
Jockey boxes chill beer using ice and internal stainless coils, eliminating the need for power while maintaining serving temperature in outdoor and temporary environments.
With taps mounted directly on the cooler, staff can pour quickly with minimal setup time—ideal for high-volume service windows.
On-demand chilling stabilizes beer temperature before the faucet, helping reduce warm pours and keeping performance more consistent throughout service.
Single- and dual-faucet configurations make it easier to match your setup to expected demand - one line for smaller events, two lines for higher throughput or multiple beers.
UBC Group USA jockey box coolers are built for practical field use—durable, portable, and optimized for dependable draft performance.
Choose between 5-faucet jockey boxes depending on your expected volume and whether you need to serve one beer or run two lines at once.
Beer is chilled as it passes through stainless cooling coils inside the ice-filled cooler, allowing cold pours without refrigeration equipment.
Jockey boxes are designed for fast setup, stable faucet mounting, and simple operation in temporary draft environments.
Installing a countertop drip tray tailored to your setup ensures efficient service, easy maintenance, and a professional presentation every time.
Selecting the right jockey box depends on how you plan to use it and how much beer you need to serve.
Decide How Many Lines You Need
Choose the Cooler Style:
Match Your Setup to Event Conditions:
Outdoor heat, long service windows, and high turnover usually benefit from more durable builds and higher throughput configurations.
Plan Your “Kit” Components:
A jockey box setup typically also requires compatible kegs/couplers, gas supply/regulators, and beer/gas lines depending on your service format.
A jockey box kit can mean different things depending on the setup. In most portable draft applications, the cooler and faucets are only part of the system—your final configuration depends on the kegs you’re serving and the gas setup you’re using.
Most ready-to-use jockey box coolers include the core dispensing hardware, such as:
Picnic or stainless steel style
Depending on model
.jpg)
For on-demand chilling
For stable faucet installation
To complete a draft beer jockey box setup, you typically also need:
.jpg)
Matched to your keg type
Or nitrogen/blended gas for specific beers
To control serving pressure
Beer and gas lines
For portable maintenance between events
Jockey boxes are used wherever cold draft beer needs to be served reliably without permanent refrigeration equipment.
Ideal for high-volume service in outdoor environments where speed and portability matter.
Compact setups support fast deployment, flexible placement, and efficient pouring.
A practical option for seasonal service or temporary expansions without building out a full draft room.
Portable draft service for tastings, promotions, and off-site events while maintaining draft-quality pours.
UBC Group USA supplies jockey box coolers and draft components to professional customers and wholesale partners across the United States, with active fulfillment and distribution support in key markets including California, Illinois, New York, South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Washington, Tennessee, and Texas. Create an account to view pricing and available configurations, or contact our team for assistance selecting a jockey box, accessories, or a complete kit setup.
Most orders ship within 24 hours via UPS or freight carrier, depending on size and destination.
A jockey box is a portable draft beer dispensing cooler that chills beer through stainless coils inside an ice-filled cooler, allowing cold pours without electricity.
Beer is cooled as it passes through stainless steel coils submerged in ice, chilling it immediately before it reaches the faucet.
No. Jockey box coolers rely on ice-based coil cooling rather than powered refrigeration, making them ideal for outdoor and temporary setups.
A kegerator uses refrigeration to keep the entire keg cold. A jockey box chills beer on demand through coils, which is better suited for portable and event service.
A 1-faucet setup works for smaller events or single-beer service. A 2+ faucet models are better for higher-volume pouring or serving two beers at once.
A jockey box kit typically includes the cooler and dispensing hardware plus the additional components needed to connect to a keg, such as couplers, gas supply, regulators, and lines.
Most draft beer jockey box setups use CO₂ with a regulator to control pressure. Some beers may require nitrogen or blended gas depending on the style.
Yes. Performance depends on ice supply and proper setup. With adequate ice management, jockey boxes can support extended service windows.
Stainless steel units are typically more durable and easier to clean for frequent commercial use. Picnic cooler styles are lighter and cost-efficient for portable service.
Yes, as long as you use the correct keg coupler and compatible fittings/lines for each keg system.