Ice Cream Catering
Guide & Trends
From perfect wedding planning to the latest food truck trends. We share our experience from 3 generations of passion for ice cream.
Hiring an ice cream van across Germany: how eisbuchen.de works for every kind of event
Hire an ice cream van for a wedding, corporate event, summer party or street festival – anywhere in Germany, with a fixed price and ready-made quotes in minutes instead of days. What eisbuchen.de does differently from searching on your own, backed by real numbers from the platform.
How much does an ice cream van cost for 50, 80, 100 or 150 guests? 2026 prices by guest count
How much does an ice cream van cost for 50, 80, 100 or 150 guests? The pricing formula, a worked-out table by guest count, and an example for 120 guests with an €800 budget – with real numbers from eisbuchen.de, as of September 2026.
Where can I book an ice cream van? Finding and comparing vendors – across Germany, city by city
Where do you book an ice cream van for a wedding, corporate party or birthday? This guide honestly compares the four usual routes, shows the eight criteria for a fair comparison of vendors, and lists the cities where you can get started right away.
Which ice cream van suits my event? 6 typical situations worked out – from a wedding with 70 guests to a street festival
Wedding, corporate party, birthday, school fete or street festival: for six typical events, find out which vehicle fits, how much ice cream you need, and roughly what the fixed price including travel and service fee costs.
Buying an ice cream van: the complete buyer's guide to trailers, the Ape, ice cream bikes & more
Buying an ice cream van: which vehicle type suits you, what do a trailer, Piaggio Ape, ice cream bike and display freezer cost new and second-hand, where's the best place to buy – and what should you check before you buy? The honest buyer's guide.
Bookkeeping for ice cream vendors: receipts, cash books & invoices at a glance
Receipt requirements, cash book rules for mobile sales, and invoices for event bookings: an organisational overview for mobile ice cream vendors, ice cream parlours and ice cream caterers – including a checklist against common mistakes.
Buy an ice cream van & start an ice cream catering business: it's easier than you think
Buy an ice cream van and start an ice cream catering business: what does getting started really cost, which vehicles are affordable – and how do you find customers without your own website? The honest guide.
Mobile catering compared: why the ice cream van is so often the best choice
Food truck, cocktail bar, coffee van or ice cream van? We compare the most popular types of mobile catering – and show why an ice cream van wins over almost every guest, especially on hot summer days.
Ice cream van for your wedding: 5 tips for the perfect moment
An ice cream van at a wedding is an absolute crowd-pleaser. We'll show you how to plan the timing, flavour selection and location perfectly.
Ice cream catering for corporate parties: why it's the best team event
Surprise your staff with an ice cream van at the office or the summer party. Find out why ice cream catering lifts the mood and boosts team building.
Hiring an ice cream buffet: what is it, and what does it cost?
An ice cream buffet is one of the most popular catering ideas for events: guests serve themselves from a range of flavours, toppings and sauces. Everything on costs, planning and choosing a vendor.
Company party with an ice cream van: the complete planning guide for 2026
Ice cream catering for your company party: from budget planning to choosing a vendor to the day itself. With a checklist, cost calculator and insider tips for unforgettable corporate events.
Ice cream van, mobile unit, Piaggio Ape or ice cream bike: which vehicle suits my event?
Ice cream van, mobile unit, Piaggio Ape, ice cream bike or mobile display freezer – which vehicle suits which event? The big comparison with a table, strengths and recommendations.
Hiring an ice cream stand: which type suits your event?
Hiring a mobile ice cream stand: ice cream van, Piaggio Ape or ice cream counter – all the options compared, with costs, space requirements and booking tips for your event in 2026.
Hiring a soft serve machine: costs, types and tips for your event
Hiring a soft serve machine: what does it cost, how many portions can the machine handle, and what power supply is needed? All the details for events in 2026 – with a price table and checklist.
Hire a mobile ice cream parlour – ice cream catering for your event
Hire a mobile ice cream parlour: how much does it cost, how is it different from an ice cream van, and which events is it best suited for? Everything you need to know for 2026.
From request to booking: the full process on eisbuchen.de
How does a booking on eisbuchen.de really work – from the first request through the chat to the review after the event? The complete process for ice cream van vendors.
Hiring an ice cream van: what does it really cost? Prices & calculations for 2026
Price per scoop, minimum spend, travel fees, extras – what's really behind the price of a hired ice cream van? With a cost breakdown for different event sizes and real figures from vendors on eisbuchen.de.
Your free online presence: why every ice cream vendor needs a Google Business Profile
No Google Business Profile? Then you're invisible to thousands of customers. Find out why GBP is your most important marketing tool – and how your eisbuchen.de profile replaces your own website.
The QR code trick: how ice cream vendors quickly collect more Google reviews
Building up Google reviews usually takes years. With a QR code right on your ice cream van, you make it as easy as possible for happy customers to leave you an honest review at exactly the right moment – with no reward involved at all.
Hire an ice cream van in 2026: the complete guide to planning & process
Hiring an ice cream van step by step: vehicle types, timing, pitch, power needs, process and checklist – so your ice cream catering runs smoothly. With real vendor data.
More bookings as an ice cream vendor: how to optimise your profile
Success on eisbuchen.de isn't down to luck. We'll show you how the right photos and text get you more requests from hosts.
Hygiene & legal basics: what you need to know as a mobile ice cream vendor
Safety first. A guide to the key regulations, insurance and hygiene standards for ice cream van operators.
The most profitable ice cream flavours for events: an analysis
Not every flavour is equally profitable. We analyse which flavours perform best at events and how to optimise your margin.
Children's birthday party with an ice cream van: how to make the party unforgettable
Picture your child's face when the ice cream van pulls up. Tips for the perfect children's birthday party with ice cream catering.
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