Log in
Mobile ice cream catering · Germany

Hire an ice cream van for every event in Germany.

Hire a mobile ice cream van, mobile ice cream unit, Ape or ice cream bike – near you, for any number of guests, request free of charge. 45 vendors with 70 vehicles across Germany.

Cream-coloured ice cream van with a gelato counter at a garden wedding, guests waiting with ice cream in hand
Die Eisheiligen
Sweet Sensation
Roll n Cone
Eismobil La Crema
Already 470+ eventssuccessfully arranged with 45 vendors
4.9 / 5Rating

Ice cream van hire – it's this simple

Hire an ice cream van, order a mobile ice cream unit, rent an ice cream van, commission an ice cream van, or find a mobile ice cream van near you – whatever you call it: a professional ice cream caterer comes to you with their vehicle and serves your guests fresh ice cream on the spot.

On eisbuchen.de you will find 45 independent vendors from all over Germany. From Hamburg to Munich, from Cologne to Berlin – and thanks to service radii of up to 100 km, rural locations are covered too. Every profile shows real photos, flavours, prices and customer reviews.

The vehicles are as varied as the vendors: classic ice cream van, Ape (Piaggio three-wheeler), ice cream bike & cargo bike, mobile display freezer or food truck. 22 vehicles are fully self-sufficient – no power connection needed, perfect for outdoor events.

Pricing is per scoop (from €1.50) – your quote shows a transparent all-in total price with no hidden costs.

What's the occasion you'd like to hire an ice cream van for?

Choose your occasion – we'll show you matching vendors, prices and tips:

Ice cream van weddings

for the most beautiful celebration

Ice cream van birthdays

a sweet surprise

Ice cream van summer parties

the eye-catcher of summer

Ice cream van company parties

for the team

Ice cream van corporate events

professional & delicious

Ice cream van children's birthday parties

kids love it

Ice cream van street festivals

for large events

Ice cream van trade shows

ice cream as an eye-catcher

Ice cream van school fetes

for little guests

Here's how easyyour ice cream catering is

Four steps from the planner to the ice cream van at your party.

1. Fill in the planner

Enter location, guests, scoops per guest and date — in two minutes, for free. You'll instantly see how many ice cream vans are available and from what price.

2. Compare in your dashboard

All matching vendors at a glance, each with a ready-made total price for your event — including travel, set-up, service and fee.

3. Choose up to 3 favourites

Get a quote — ready to book. Or clarify questions about your event and the process in the chat first, before you decide.

4. Book & enjoy

Accept the quote online, pay securely — your fixed price applies. The vendor settles genuine extra consumption directly on site at the end.

Plan your ice cream eventSee the process in detail

Vom Eisplaner zum Festpreis

Eisplaner ausfüllen, im Dashboard die Festpreise vergleichen, bis zu drei Favoriten wählen, Fragen im Chat klären und buchen – in 56 Sekunden gezeigt.

Ein weißer Eiswagen mit offener Verkaufsklappe steht im Sommerlicht, daneben der Satz „Dein Eiswagen fürs Fest“

What does it cost to hire an ice cream van?

Real figures from 45 vendors on eisbuchen.de:

€1.50 – €2.50
per scoop / tub
from €100
Minimum spend
45
vendors nationwide

The exact ice cream van price depends on location, travel distance, duration and vehicle type.

See the full price overview with examples →

The nationwide network of independent ice cream van businesses

Every vendor is an independent local business – with real photos, their own prices and reviews from real customers.

45
active vendors
70
vehicles
41+
cities & regions
€0
request cost

Hire an ice cream van, order an ice cream bike, book a Piaggio Ape or rent a mobile display freezer – every vehicle type on one platform.

Not just ice cream vans: every vehicle type

From the classic ice cream van to the Piaggio Ape to the mobile display freezer – choose the vehicle that suits your event.

Piaggio Ape hire

Compact & nostalgic – ideal for gardens and tight venues

Ice cream bike hire

Emission-free – perfect for parks and pedestrian zones

Ice cream display freezer hire

Indoor-friendly – for trade shows, function rooms and offices

Soft serve machine hire

Freshly churned – up to 400 portions per hour

Find an ice cream van near you → – interactive map of all vendors in Germany.

Frequently asked questions about ice cream van hire

Everything about hiring an ice cream van, ordering a mobile ice cream unit and finding an ice cream van near you.

What does it cost to hire an ice cream van?+
On eisbuchen.de prices start from €1.50 per scoop. The minimum spend is between €100 and €1,050, depending on the vendor. You can find the full price overview with examples by occasion on our prices page.
How do I find an ice cream van near me?+
Use the planner on this page: enter place, date and number of guests. We instantly show you all vendors who travel to you, with a ready-made total price in the dashboard – you choose up to three favourites and get quotes you can book directly, free of charge and with no obligation to book.
What's the difference between hiring, ordering, renting and commissioning an ice cream van?+
All terms mean the same thing: you book a professional ice cream van vendor for your event. Whether you say ‘hire an ice cream van’, ‘order a mobile ice cream unit’, ‘rent a mobile ice cream van’ or ‘commission ice cream catering’ – what is meant is always booking a mobile ice cream caterer through eisbuchen.de.
What vehicle types are there besides the classic ice cream van?+
On eisbuchen.de there are 70 vehicles of various types: classic ice cream vans, Apes (Piaggio three-wheelers), ice cream bikes and cargo bikes, mobile display freezers and food trucks. 22 of them are fully self-sufficient and need no power connection.
How far in advance do I need to make a request?+
In peak season (May–September) we recommend 4–8 weeks' notice, as popular Saturday dates fill up fast. It's still worth trying at short notice, though: you'll see directly in the ice cream planner who's still available on your date.
How many guests is an ice cream van suited to?+
Most vendors start from 30–50 guests. There's barely an upper limit – vendors with multiple vehicles comfortably serve events with 500+ guests.
Does the ice cream van need a power supply?+
Not necessarily. 22 of our vehicles are fully self-sufficient – with their own battery or gas drive, ideal for outdoor events without infrastructure. The exact requirements are given in the vendor’s profile.
In which cities can I hire an ice cream van?+
There are active vendors in 41 towns and regions in Germany, including Alt-Jocketa, Aßmannshardt, Baabe, Bad Lippspringe, Berlin. With service radii of up to 100 km, rural areas are often covered as well.
Why are there hardly any ice cream vans left?+
That picture is no longer accurate: there are significantly more ice cream van vendors on the road in Germany today than ten years ago – but no longer as roving street sellers, rather as professional event caterers. The business model has changed. Instead of driving through residential areas every day, vendors hire out their ice cream van for weddings, company parties and festivals. On eisbuchen.de you will find 45 active vendors across Germany.

Ice cream van hire near you

Active vendors in these cities:

Hire an ice cream van in Alt-JocketaHire an ice cream van in AßmannshardtHire an ice cream van in BaabeHire an ice cream van in Bad LippspringeHire an ice cream van in BerlinHire an ice cream van in BrakeHire an ice cream van in CoesfeldHire an ice cream van in DermbachHire an ice cream van in DüsseldorfHire an ice cream van in EhingenHire an ice cream van in FrankfurtHire an ice cream van in FreudenbergHire an ice cream van in FriedeburgHire an ice cream van in FriedewaldHire an ice cream van in Fröndenberg/RuhrHire an ice cream van in HanauHire an ice cream van in HeidelbergHire an ice cream van in HerdorfHire an ice cream van in HettenhausenHire an ice cream van in HolzwickedeHire an ice cream van in HoppegartenHire an ice cream van in Horb am NeckarHire an ice cream van in KetzinHire an ice cream van in KorschenbroichHire an ice cream van in KuppenheimHire an ice cream van in LeipzigHire an ice cream van in LeutenbachHire an ice cream van in MannheimHire an ice cream van in Marbach am NeckarHire an ice cream van in MeerbuschHire an ice cream van in MünchenHire an ice cream van in Neu-UlmHire an ice cream van in NeuriedHire an ice cream van in Nörten-HardenbergHire an ice cream van in SolingenHire an ice cream van in SolmsHire an ice cream van in StadtlohnHire an ice cream van in SteinheimHire an ice cream van in WaldbrunnHire an ice cream van in WismarHire an ice cream van in Zeppenfeld
See all regions and cities →
Book an ice cream vanAll regions at a glanceFAQsGuidesAbout eisbuchen.de

Request an ice cream van now – free & no obligation

45 ice cream van vendors, 70 vehicles, all over Germany. Your request takes 2 minutes.

Go to the ice cream planner

Also known as: mobile ice cream unit hire · ordering a mobile ice cream van · ice cream van rental · commissioning ice cream catering