Ice cream catering for corporate parties: why it's the best team event
An ice cream van suddenly rolling into the company car park – that's appreciation in its purest form. No elaborate programme, no budget blowout: ice cream catering strikes exactly the right note between professionalism and being relaxed. We'll show you why it works – and how to organise it.
Why ice cream works so well as corporate catering
Other catering formats (a barbecue evening, a sushi buffet, a finger food counter) require coordination, logistics and often a substantial budget. An ice cream van is the opposite: straightforward, quick, affordable – and still a genuine experience.
"The best ideas often come up while queuing at the ice cream van. No team-building seminar can achieve that."
Which corporate occasions suit ice cream catering?
- Summer party: the classic use case – ice cream fits perfectly with a relaxed outdoor setting.
- Anniversaries and milestones: a company anniversary, a project wrap, an IPO – an ice cream van makes the moment tangible and human.
- Onboarding day: welcome new starters with ice cream – it's the kind of thing people remember.
- Motivation Friday: unexpected, on an ordinary Friday afternoon – an ice cream van as a surprise for the team.
- Product launch or press conference: ice cream as a giveaway – guests and journalists come away with a positive association.
Branding and corporate identity
For bigger corporate events, the ice cream van appearance can be tied in with your company branding:
- Branded cups or wafer cones with your logo and company colours
- A sign or chalkboard with your company name or campaign motif
- A custom flavour matched to your product or brand (colour, taste, name)
- Ice cream van decoration in your company colours – possible on request with many vendors
These details turn the ice cream van into a PR moment: photos end up on LinkedIn, in staff newsletters and on Instagram.
What does ice cream catering cost for a corporate party?
| Number of staff | Scoops/person | Total cost (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 people | 2 scoops | approx. €130–160 |
| 60 people | 2 scoops | approx. €240–310 |
| 100 people | 2–3 scoops | approx. €400–650 |
| 200 people | 2 scoops | approx. €800–880 |
Example prices. Scoops + travel included, extras not included. We recommend comparing quotes on eisbuchen.de.
How to book an ice cream van for your corporate party
- Fill in the ice cream planner – location, date, number of staff, preferred flavours. Takes less than 2 minutes.
- Compare all vendors – we automatically match your event with all regional vendors, you compare them in your dashboard with a complete total price and can request a directly bookable quote from up to three favourites.
- Clarify details – discuss branding, flavours and vehicle type in the chat.
- Book and enjoy – at a fixed price for the included amount.
Planning a corporate party and want to know more about the process and budget? Our complete planning guide for corporate parties gives you all the details – or go straight to start a free request.
