Ice Cream Vans for Hire in Essex

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Ice Cream Vans in Essex

Looking to sweeten up your event in Essex? Our fantastic selection of the best ice cream vans for hire is here to bring smiles! With 33 amazing vendors available across Essex, you’ll find everything from classic Mr. Whippy vans to gourmet scoop parlours, serving up delightful sorbets and vegan options. Perfect for weddings at Hylands House, corporate fun days, or garden parties, our vans add a nostalgic and delicious touch. Discover your perfect ice cream treat today!

Every ice cream van on this list has been thoroughly vetted by our team, ensuring top-notch hygiene, delicious treats, and a proven track record of excellent service at events.
The average cost for an ice cream van is £6 per guest, with the final price depending on the number of guests, chosen menu, and duration of service.
Our Essex-based ice cream van suppliers have successfully served 177 events, collecting 49 verified client reviews and maintaining an impressive average rating of 4.96*.

A hand elegantly holds a white cup of creamy ice cream, garnished with chocolate sticks, under soft, warm lighting, creating a cozy ambiance.

5.0(12 reviews)

• 41 bookings

Rolled Ice Cream To Add That Fresh Touch To Your Event

We offer a huge variety of flavours to choose from including Oreo,Biscoff, Pistachio, Mango, Strawberry, mint and anything else you can think of !

from £400 / event

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Reviews for Ice Cream Vans in Essex

Read verified reviews from real clients, who booked with Poptop in Essex

Vienna Alana-may Coppin16 Mar 2026

Booked for Birthday party for kids

10/10 Service! Perfect addition to any celebration! I was extremely impressed & will be exploring more of the fantastic services this company provides! Thankyou for making our Daughters birthday so special :)

Jason Odle2 Jan 2025

Booked for Corporate Function

Dan was incredibly helpful, professional and quick at replying to messages and emails prior to the event. On event day, the service was seamless, from setup to serving our guests. Fantastic experience, we will be booking again should the opportunity arise.

Grace Bell27 Jun 2024

Booked for Wedding

Excellent service! They arrived on time and set up perfectly for the ice cream to be an after dinner surprise for my guests. Ian was our server and was incredibly personable and all my guests raved about much they enjoyed this treat.

Kirsty Miceli29 May 2023

Booked for Other Event

The most beautiful ice cream tricycle and the most wonderful hosts. Thank you for much for the delicious ice cream (same ice cream served at Buckingham palace and you can tell!) and for being so attentive, kind and warm. I’ve never booked on this website before and was so worried but the ice cream tricycle was more than I could have hoped for! Thank you for making our day! Will hopefully see you again!

Jessica Jeal8 May 2022

Booked for Wedding

The best ice cream I have ever tasted!!!! Bessy was an absolute hit at our wedding. All guests went up for seconds/thirds. There was a fantastic range of toppings to choose from- all with an amazing, friendly service. Thank you so much for helping to create the most magical day for us

Amy Beckwith12 Nov 2021

Booked for Corporate Function

This was great! Daniel was so helpful in the lead up to the event and our staff really enjoyed watching the ice cream rolls being made. The range of flavours were amazing and tasted delicious! I honestly cannot fault the service. It was an absolute joy to have the team involved for our event and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to hire this for an event. Thanks so much Daniel and really hope we can work together in the future.

We delivered next level parties for exceptional companies

We also did more than 40,000 birthday parties. Probably, including your neighbour’s recent big bash.

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A vibrant ice cream cone covered in colorful sprinkles, with a chocolate wafer stick, held against a textured stone pavement, radiating joy.

🎉 New to Poptop

Delight Your Guests with Our Full-Range Ice Cream Van Experience

With a wide range of ice cream flavours and toppings to choose from, we guarantee that there will be something for everyone to enjoy

from £7 / person

A golden waffle topped with creamy vanilla and chocolate chip ice cream, drizzled with chocolate and caramel, garnished with Oreos.

5.0(3 reviews)

• 11 bookings

Freshly Cooked Belgium Waffles, Brownies & Irresistible Ice Cream

Savor the sweetness of our Waffles, Chocolate Brownies, and Ice Cream all year-round! Perfect for any occasion, whether it's weddings, corporates events, or just because 🧇🍫🍦

from £8 / person

A joyful couple shares ice cream cones near a rustic wooden shed adorned with warm string lights, showcasing a charming wedding atmosphere.

4.92(12 reviews)

• 7 bookings

Indulge in endless scoops of artisan luxury Ice Cream

Treat your guests to pure indulgence with locally churned Suffolk ice cream from our charming vintage bikes. Enjoy "scrummy" waffle cones and gourmet toppings—a bespoke dessert experience!

from £575 / event

A charming ice cream cart, “Little Joy,” features shimmering metal tubs and natural ingredient signage, complemented by cheerful staff, evoking a lively, inviting atmosphere.

4.75(4 reviews)

• 18 bookings

Artisan Ice Cream Based on Natural Ingredients

We are offering artisan ice cream. They are produced only with natural ingredients. Our ice cream trolley doesn't require access to a power supply so we are able to serve in any place.

from £5 / person

A gloved hand holds a cup of vibrant ice cream topped with red drizzle and white chocolate, set against a sleek, modern serving station.

5.0(9 reviews)

• 19 bookings

Deliciously Creamy Soft Scoop Ice Cream Station

Delicious scoops of ice cream served with luxury toppings by our friendly team! Creamy, Refreshing and Interactive!

from £299 / event

A vibrant green and white ice cream van proudly displays "Soft Ice Cream," parked on a gravel path surrounded by lush trees under a cloudy sky.

5.0(14 reviews)

• 26 bookings

Mr Whippy Ice Cream For Your Guests

In Feb 2024 at the National Ice Cream Awards we won runners up Mobiler of Year UK & Ireland. The is prestigious and sought after award, officially we are No 2 Mobiler in UK and Ireland.

from £470 / event

A hand holds a cup of creamy gelato with pink and white scoops against a backdrop of urban skyline and clouds, evoking a chic atmosphere.

5.0(16 reviews)

• 44 bookings

Gelato & Sorbet Cart With Plant Based Options

We’ll scoop up the best Gelato and Sorbet from Hackney Gelato! Guests can choose from a cup or waffle cone to enjoy their delicious scoops!

from £5 / person

A colorful dessert station features a creamy sundae topped with crushed cookies, surrounded by jars of sprinkles and toppings, evoking a festive vibe.

5.0(11 reviews)

• 13 bookings

Luxury Soft Serve Ice Cream Cart

Add a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing touch to your event with our soft serve ice cream. Perfectly swirled, super creamy, and always served with a smile – it’s the ultimate treat for guests.

from £5 / person

Two smiling attendants stand by a vintage-style ice cream tricycle cart, set against lush greenery and modern lounge furniture under soft daylight.

5.0(4 reviews)

Premium Gelato & Sorbet Cart For a Memorable Experience

Personalised premium Gelato and Sorbet Carts for your next wedding, private event, birthday and more. Our luxury carts provide premium quality Gelato with ingredients sourced from Italy.

from £1,750 / event

A vintage ice cream van adorned with colorful graphics sits under leafy trees, exuding a cheerful vibe perfect for summer catering events.

🎉 New to Poptop

Delicious Whippy Ice Cream Van

We offer a wide variety on our menu Whippy 99 flake scooped ice creams in different flavours chocolate mint cherry strawberry lemon bubblegum and a selection of lollys and vegan options.

from £900 / event

A vibrant ice cream cart features a cheerful design with a friendly attendant in gloves, bright sunlight enhancing the festive atmosphere.

🎉 New to Poptop

Ice Cream Rolls Handcrafted in Front of Your Gorgeous Eyes

Allow us to take the reins of your ice cream roll-shaped woes. We'll work with you to create something truly magical, sure to be a big win for any event.

from £1,000 / event

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🎉 New to Poptop

Luxury Scooped Ice Cream Served From a Converted Eco Friendly London Cab

Our traditional London Cabs have been transformed into eco-friendly world firsts, ice cream cabs. We serve the finest hand scooped traditional ice cream.

from £4 / person

A young man serves vibrant gelato under a bright pink umbrella; the wooden sign lists flavors like Sicilian Pistachio and Mango Sorbet.

5.0(11 reviews)

• 22 bookings

Multi Award-Winning 'Earth Friendly' Gelato

Our business runs on 3 pillars: The very best quality product (multi-award winning - 66 gold stars at the Great Taste Awards), sustainability throughout & the very best customer experience.

from £784 / event

A man in a pink shirt and white apron prepares vibrant pink ice cream outdoors, showcasing an engaging process with a relaxed atmosphere.

5.0(5 reviews)

• 7 bookings

Fantastically Unique Ice Cream Rolls Flavours & Experience

It's a golden rule to our customers and their guests to allow sufficient space in their bellies in order to experience every flavour. We serve unlimited ice cream for the entire duration.

from £900 / event

A charming ice cream cart with a wooden finish sits beside a colorful Easter-themed table, adorned with treat jars and flowers, inviting customers.

5.0(2 reviews)

• 6 bookings

Ice Cream Tricycle With Optional Branding

We have a wide variety of experience serving ice cream over the last 15 years at various events including conferences, exhibitions, team building, weddings, birthdays, and festivals.

from £935 / event

A hand holds a colorful cup of rolled ice cream, featuring creamy, textured rolls with a playful pink design, conveying a fun, vibrant atmosphere.

5.0(5 reviews)

• 1 booking

Exciting Innovative Ice Cream Rolls

We are the world famous ice cream roll company creating instagrammable and exciting ice cream rolls, handcrafted fresh right in front of your eyes.

from £795 / event

A vibrant pink food cart offers swirls of real fruit ice cream in a cone, with cheerful staff ready to serve amid sunny street vibes.

5.0(7 reviews)

• 2 bookings

New Zealand Style Real Fruit Ice Cream

Once you have tried real fruit ice cream, all other ice cream will never be the same. It’s a bold claim, but customers regularly tell us ours is the best ice cream they have ever tasted!

from £400 / event

A charming ice cream cart under a blue umbrella sparkles with fairy lights, inviting guests to enjoy flavors like Mint Choc and Vegan Coconut.

Tricycle Serves Award-Winning Gelato & Vegan Friendly Sorbets

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Tricycle Serves Award-Winning Gelato & Vegan Friendly Sorbets

5.0(1 review)

• 14 bookings

Experience our beautiful gelato tricycle, a delightful addition to any event. Choose from over 30 varieties of locally crafted, award-winning Italian gelato ice cream, alongside vegan-friendly sorbet. Our offerings extend to luxury waffle cones, tubs, an array of delectable sprinkles, luscious sauces, and more—all sourced locally for an authentic experience. Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We're here to ensure your event is nothing short of spectacular.

About supplier

Our vintage fleet of tricycles serves up authentic Italian gelato and sorbets with a smile, complete with straw boater hats and authentic attire. Whether it's weddings, corporate events, parties, or bar mitzvahs, our efficient, clean, and reliable service adds a touch of elegance to any occasion.

from £495 / event

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