No hire fee
Guests buy their own, so it costs the organisers nothing once the minimum spend is reached.
Ice cream van hire
Community events and fêtes
A village fête is not complete without the ice cream van. We come along, serve the crowd and you only need to agree a minimum spend.
Typical size: 100 guests and up
Why the van works
Made for community events and fêtes
Self powered
Our van runs on its own power, so no electricity is needed on site.
Draws a crowd
The chimes and the queue bring people to your event and keep them there longer.
Packages
Three ways to book the van
Treat every guest, let guests buy their own, or go unlimited. Tell us your plans and we will suggest the best fit.
Pay as you go
Best for fêtes, school fairs, open days and festivals
From £150
minimum spend
- The van arrives and serves for the agreed time
- Guests buy their own at menu prices
- No hire fee once the minimum spend is reached
Pre-paid treats
Best for birthdays, leavers' days and staff treats
From £2.50
per guest, minimum 40
- You choose how many ice creams to cover
- Guests pick any cone, scoop or sundae on the list
- Nobody pays at the hatch
Unlimited serving
Best for weddings and big celebrations
From £350
for 2 hours, up to 120 guests
- Guests have as many as they like
- Cones, tubs and sundaes with every topping
- Two hours of serving, longer on request
Prices are a guide. Your quote depends on the date, distance and guest numbers.
The menu
Proper whippy, served from the hatch
Soft serve 99s, sundaes in fourteen flavours, scoops and sorbets, and a few big specials.
Want the whole menu at your event?
Get a quoteHow it works
Booking takes four easy steps
- 1
Tell us the date
Send your date, place and rough guest numbers on WhatsApp. It takes a minute.
- 2
Get your quote
We check the diary and reply with availability and a clear price.
- 3
Secure the date
A small deposit locks in your booking. The rest is paid on the day.
- 4
We arrive and serve
The van turns up on time, opens the hatch and the fun starts.
Free quote
Get a quote for your community event
Fill in what you know. It opens WhatsApp with your message ready, and we reply with availability and a clear price.
Questions
Good to know before you book
How much space does the van need?
A flat, firm space about 7 metres long and 3 metres wide, with access a van can drive on. A driveway, car park or firm lawn is perfect.
Do you need electricity?
No. The van runs on its own power, so you do not need to provide a socket.
How many people can you serve?
Roughly 100 to 150 cones an hour. For very large events we will plan the timings with you.
How far do you travel?
We cover Cambridge and the surrounding towns and villages. Further afield is fine too, there may be a small travel charge.
Do you cater for allergies?
Our products contain milk, and some toppings contain nuts, gluten or soya. Ask us for the full allergen list before your event and speak to our staff on the day. Every scoop flavour is vegetarian.
How do I secure my date?
Once you are happy with the quote, a small deposit secures the booking. The balance is paid on the day by cash or card.
Events
Book the van for your big day
Weddings, birthdays, school welcome days and farewells, parties and more. Pick your event and get a quote in a minute.
Weddings
Dessert your guests will talk about, and the van in every photo.
Birthday parties
The ice cream van pulls up and the whole party cheers.
School events
Welcome days, farewells, sports days and summer fairs.
Private parties
Anniversaries, baby showers, street parties and get togethers.
Corporate and staff days
A thank you your team will actually remember.
Festivals and markets
Long queues, served fast, all day long.
Something else
Tell us your idea. If there is space for a van, we will be there.
Book the van for your community event
Check if the van is free. Send your date and we will reply with availability and a clear price.