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Hire an ice cream van for your wedding – the highlight for all your guests

Champagne reception, evening dessert or midnight snack: a charming ice cream van treats your wedding guests to creamy premium ice cream and creates unforgettable moments.

Hire an ice cream van for your wedding – the highlight for all your guests
Die Eisheiligen
Sweet Sensation
Roll n Cone
Eismobil La Crema
Already 470+ eventssuccessfully arranged with 45 vendors
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Why an ice cream van is the perfect catering highlight for a wedding

An ice cream van at a wedding is far more than a dessert – it's an experience, a photo opportunity and a conversation starter, all in one. When the nostalgic vehicle arrives at the venue and professional staff serve creamy ice cream in handmade cones, the atmosphere relaxes instantly. Guests of every age love the sweet highlight – from the children at the party to the grandparents.

On eisbuchen.de you quickly find the right regional ice cream van vendor for your wedding. You enter date, place and number of guests in the planner, compare all suitable vendors with a transparent all-in total price in the dashboard and request up to three quotes you can book directly – free of charge and with no obligation to book. Many vendors use elegant vintage vehicles that look perfect in any wedding setting and make unforgettable photos.

Timing is key: you can fit the ice cream van into your wedding flexibly – as a refreshment at the champagne reception right after the ceremony, as a cool dessert with the evening meal, or as a midnight snack for the party. An experienced vendor with 6 to 8 flavours can easily serve 150 to 250 guests an hour, so there are no long queues.

Vegan guests, those who are lactose intolerant, and guests with allergies are just as well catered for: fruit sorbets made from strawberry, mango or lemon are naturally dairy-free and vegan. Just mention any dietary 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.

Plan your ice cream eventSee the process in detail

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

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 Weddings depends on your area: the planner checks who covers your location and shows you straight away which vehicle types are available near you.

Classic ice cream van

Up to 300+ guests/h

Hire an ice cream trike

Compact & nostalgic

Hire an ice cream bike

Zero emissions & quiet

Hire an ice cream counter

Indoor & trade show friendly

Hire a soft-serve machine

Freshly served

Frequently asked questions about ice cream vans for Weddings

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

How far in advance do I need to book an ice cream van for a wedding?+
For weddings in peak season (May to September) we recommend booking at least 6 to 8 weeks ahead – popular vendors with vintage vehicles are often booked up months in advance. Winter weddings can often be arranged at shorter notice. Send a request via the planner and see straight away which local vendors are free on your chosen date.
What does an ice cream van cost for a wedding?+
The cost depends on the vendor, the vehicle size, the duration and the number of guests. As a guide: portions start from €1.50 per scoop. Many vendors agree a minimum spend from about €116 (incl. service fee) for weddings – it already includes travel, set-up and take-down and staff for 1 to 3 hours. On eisbuchen.de you instantly compare all suitable regional vendors with their total price in the dashboard and request up to three quotes you can book directly, free of charge and with no obligation to book.
How many guests can an ice cream van serve per hour?+
A professional ice cream van with two servers can easily manage 150 to 250 portions an hour. For weddings with over 200 guests, many vendors recommend a larger van or two parallel serving points – so the queue stays short and the party stays relaxed.
How much space does an ice cream van need at the wedding venue?+
It depends on the vehicle type: a Piaggio Ape or ice cream bike needs only 1 to 2 metres of width and fits through almost any garden gate. Classic ice cream vans need a pitch of around 3 x 5 metres and solid access. Your vendor will happily sort out the pitch with your venue in advance.
Does the ice cream van need power at the wedding venue?+
Many vehicles in the eisbuchen.de network are fully self-sufficient – currently 22 vehicles run without an external power supply (e.g. via battery or gas cooling). Larger vans usually only need a standard mains connection. Check this with your vendor in advance so your venue is prepared.
What happens if it rains on your wedding day?+
Rain doesn't have to be a problem: many vendors have indoor-suitable options like ice cream counters or Piaggio Apes that also work in a marquee or indoors. Sort out a bad-weather backup plan when you book – an experienced wedding catering partner will always have a solution.
Can the ice cream van be decorated for the wedding?+
Yes, many vendors offer custom decoration options: fresh flowers on the van, chalkboards with wedding messages, bunting or personalised signs. Some even have special wedding offers with decoration and bespoke ice cream specials – just mention your wishes in your request.
What vegan and allergen-free flavours are there?+
Almost all vendors offer at least 2 to 3 vegan fruit sorbets (e.g. strawberry, lemon, mango, passion fruit), which are naturally lactose- and dairy-free. Gluten-free alternatives to cones are often available. Allergens are labelled on the van – just mention your requirements in your request.
When's the best time to have the ice cream van at your wedding?+
Three popular timings: 1. Champagne reception after the ceremony – ideal while guests are arriving. 2. A refreshing dessert after the evening meal – alongside the cake. 3. A midnight snack from 10pm – often a real mood-lifter for the party. Your vendor will advise on which option best suits your schedule.
How does booking on eisbuchen.de work?+
In 3 easy steps: 1. Start the planner and enter your event details (date, place, number of guests). 2. Compare all suitable vendors with a ready-made total price in the dashboard. 3. Choose up to three favourites, request quotes you can book directly and book – free of charge and with no obligation to book, with a transparent all-in total price and no hidden fees.

Hire an ice cream van in your area

Book an ice cream van for your event in one of our active towns and cities:

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Fancy an ice-cold highlight?

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