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Hire an ice cream van for a summer party – cool refreshment for all your guests

Whether it's a company summer party, club celebration or big garden party: a mobile ice cream van is the perfect refreshment. Up to 500 portions an hour, self-sufficient, with full service included.

Hire an ice cream van for a summer party – cool refreshment for all your guests
Die Eisheiligen
Sweet Sensation
Roll n Cone
Eismobil La Crema
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The summer catering highlight: an ice cream van for any summer party

When the temperature rises, there's nothing better than fresh, creamy ice cream. An ice cream van at your summer party is the most refreshing catering highlight you can offer your guests – whether it's a company summer party, club celebration, neighbourhood get-together or a big garden party.

Ice cream vans are ideally suited to summer parties: many vehicles are self-sufficient with no power connection needed, so they can set up anywhere – in the company car park, the club garden or on the event grounds. Serving capacity is high: a professional ice cream van with experienced staff can serve 200 to 500 portions an hour.

On eisbuchen.de you fill in the planner, instantly compare all matching vendors for your summer party with a full price in your dashboard, and request up to three directly bookable quotes. Enter your date, location and guest count – done. No haggling, no phoning round ten vendors. Book directly, enjoy directly.

Guests with specific dietary needs are well looked after: vegan fruit sorbets, dairy-free options and gluten-free alternatives are available as standard. Mention your requirements in your request – your vendor will put together a matching selection.

What does an ice cream van cost?

Real prices from 45 vendors, no estimates. Your quote states a fixed price for the included amount, all-inclusive.

€1.50 – €2.50
per scoop
from 33 profiles with a price per scoop
€3.00 – €5.00
per guest
at 2 scoops, the usual case
€464 – €754
for 100 guests
Fixed all-in price, ice cream and travel included
See all prices & examples

Price examples for weddings, corporate events, children's birthday parties and street festivals

These vendors are ready for your event

Your Top Match calculates the ready-made total price for your party for each of them — you compare in peace in the dashboard and get a quote you can book directly from up to three favourites.

We match all 45 vendors on the platform against your date, location and requirements to do this.

Ice cream vendor Die Eisheiligen
Ice cream vendor Sweet Sensation
Ice cream vendor Roll n Cone
Ice cream vendor Eismobil La Crema
Ice cream vendor Rhöner Eismanufaktur
Ice cream vendor Vivere La Vita
Ice cream vendor Gelato Danini
Ice cream vendor Sundance Froyo Bike
Ice cream vendor Eiszeitmobil
Ice cream vendor La Dolce Vita Gelato & More
Ice cream vendor Sweet.Catering
Ice cream vendor All freedo gelato
Ice cream vendor Bruno gelato
Ice cream vendor Eiswagen Alessio
Ice cream vendor Der Eiswerker
Ice cream vendor Bicilicious Dolce & Gelato
Ice cream vendor Matteo’s Eis-Kiste
Ice cream vendor EisFavorite
Ice cream vendor Eismobil Pierri
Ice cream vendor Eisbar Paderborn
Ice cream vendor Dereisbus
Ice cream vendor Yomaro Frozen Yogurt
Ice cream vendor ital. Eisfahrräder
Ice cream vendor Eddys Natur Eis
Ice cream vendor Eistruck
Ice cream vendor Eiscafé Caltagirone
Ice cream vendor Fräulein Eiszeit
Ice cream vendor Eiskönig Eiswagen
Ice cream vendor SoViSo Eis GmbH
Ice cream vendor Eisperle
Ice cream vendor MEETSOFTEIS
Ice cream vendor Yummy Nic
Ice cream vendor Mauri‘s Eis
Ice cream vendor Bruno Gelato
Ice cream vendor B-iced
Ice cream vendor Eiskremfreund
Ice cream vendor Grimms Eismärchen
Ice cream vendor Sven´s ital. Eisfahrräder
Ice cream vendor Eisverleih Biberach
Ice cream vendor Franky‘s Eiscreme Express
Ice cream vendor Don Churro
Ice cream vendor I Love Gelato
Ice cream vendor Eisschnecken
Ice cream vendor Melkhuus
Ice cream vendor hofgemachtes

Ice cream vendors, among others, in

Alt-Jocketa · Aßmannshardt · Baabe · Bad Lippspringe · Berlin · Brake · Coesfeld · Dermbach · Düsseldorf · Ehingen · Frankfurt · Freudenberg · Friedeburg · Friedewald · Fröndenberg/Ruhr · Hanau · Heidelberg · Herdorf · Hettenhausen · Holzwickede · Hoppegarten · Horb am Neckar · Ketzin · Korschenbroich · Kuppenheim · Leipzig · Leutenbach · Mannheim · Marbach am Neckar · Meerbusch · München · Neu-Ulm · Neuried · Nörten-Hardenberg · Solingen · Solms · Stadtlohn · Steinheim · Waldbrunn · Wismar · Zeppenfeld

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.

Ice cream van, Piaggio Ape or ice cream bike – the right vehicle for Summer parties

Our vendors run all kinds of vehicles – from the classic ice cream van to ice cream bikes, Piaggio Apes, stands and mobile ice cream parlours. Which options make sense for Summer parties depends on your area: the planner checks who covers your location and shows you straight away which vehicle types are available near you.

Frequently asked questions about ice cream vans for Summer parties

Everything worth knowing about booking ice cream catering for this occasion.

How last-minute can I book an ice cream van for a summer party?+
Summer parties fall right in peak season (June to August) – popular dates are often booked up 4 to 8 weeks ahead. For last-minute requests, just check eisbuchen.de directly: you'll see straight away which local vendors still have availability.
What does an ice cream van cost for a summer party?+
Billing is usually via a minimum spend from about €116 (incl. service fee). Individual portions average between €1.50 and €2.50 per scoop. In the planner on eisbuchen.de you can see straight away how many vendors are free on your date and compare them with their total price in the dashboard, free of charge and with no obligation to book.
How many guests can one ice cream van serve?+
A standard ice cream van can manage 200 to 300 portions an hour. Large food trucks with double serving points reach up to 500 portions an hour. For summer parties with 500+ guests, some vendors can also deploy two vehicles.
Does the ice cream van need a power connection for an outdoor summer party?+
No, many vehicles are fully self-sufficient. Currently 22 vehicles in the eisbuchen.de network can run without an external power supply – ideal for outdoor areas, car parks or event grounds with no infrastructure.
Which vehicle types work best for summer parties?+
Classic ice cream vans (large, wide range) for big events, Piaggio Apes (compact, nimble) for medium-sized parties, ice cream bikes (charming, space-saving) for smaller celebrations. Counters are ideal as an indoor addition or for marquee parties. Your vendor will recommend the right vehicle type.
Are there vegan and dairy-free flavours for all guests?+
Yes, all our vendors offer vegan fruit sorbets (e.g. strawberry, lemon, mango), which are naturally dairy-free. Gluten-free tubs as a cone alternative are often available. Mention any dietary requirements in your request.
What happens if it rains or the weather's bad?+
Sort out a bad-weather plan when you book. Many vendors have indoor-suitable options (counters, Piaggio Apes) or can set up under a marquee. In extreme weather there are usually cancellation options – ask your vendor about the terms.
Is an ice cream van worth it for smaller summer parties of 50-100 people?+
Yes, absolutely. Many vendors also come to smaller parties with a minimum spend from about €116 (incl. service fee) – for 50 to 100 guests this is easy to reach. On eisbuchen.de you will also find vendors who offer attractive terms for smaller events.
How does booking on eisbuchen.de work?+
Very simple: start the planner, enter your event details, compare all suitable vendors with their total price in the dashboard, request up to three favourites and book directly. Free of charge and with no obligation to book, every quote with a transparent all-in total price – done in 3 minutes.

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