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Hire a Piaggio Ape – the most charming ice cream van for your event

The Piaggio Ape as a mobile ice cream van: compact, self-sufficient and an absolute photo magnet. Perfect for weddings, garden parties and summer parties for up to 150 guests.

Hire a Piaggio Ape – the most charming ice cream van for your event
Die Eisheiligen
Sweet Sensation
Roll n Cone
Eismobil La Crema
Already 470+ eventssuccessfully arranged with 45 vendors
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What is a Piaggio Ape – and why does everyone love it?

The Piaggio Ape – the iconic Italian three-wheeled vehicle – has been a cult favourite for decades. Converted into an ice cream van, it combines nostalgic flair with modern ice cream enjoyment: the load bed becomes an open ice cream counter with up to 8 hand-picked flavours. The result? An eye-catcher that delights guests at every event and creates unforgettable photo moments.

The Piaggio Ape is especially appealing because it gets to places classic ice cream vans can't: through narrow garden gates, tight park entrances, into courtyards or across winding event grounds. At 1.3 to 1.5 metres wide and around 3 metres long, it's remarkably compact and manoeuvrable.

Many Piaggio Apes are completely self-sufficient – no power cable, no generator, no noise. Up to 8 hours of cooling via battery or gas system make them the ideal solution for events in the countryside, in gardens or on festival grounds without infrastructure.

On eisbuchen.de you fill in the planner, instantly compare all suitable Ape vendors in your region with a ready-made total price in your dashboard and request up to three quotes you can book directly – free of charge, with no obligation to book and no hassle.

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

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“

Frequently asked questions about the Piaggio Ape

Everything you need to know about hiring a Piaggio Ape.

What exactly is a Piaggio Ape?+
A Piaggio Ape is the iconic Italian three-wheeled vehicle converted into a mobile ice cream van. The load area becomes an open ice cream counter with up to 8 flavours. The nostalgic design delights guests at every event and makes for unique photo opportunities.
How many guests can a Piaggio Ape serve?+
A Piaggio Ape with one member of staff easily serves 80 to 150 guests per hour. For events with fewer than 100 guests, the Ape is the ideal vehicle – compact, charming and efficient. For larger events, a classic ice cream van or two vehicles are recommended.
Does the Piaggio Ape need mains power or a generator?+
Many Piaggio Apes are completely self-sufficient – they keep the ice cream cool using integrated battery systems or gas cooling for up to 8 hours without an external power supply. There are currently 22 self-sufficient vehicles available in the eisbuchen.de network. Check this with your vendor beforehand.
What gate widths and driveways does a Piaggio Ape fit through?+
A standard Piaggio Ape is around 1.3 to 1.5 metres wide – it fits through most garden gates, courtyard entrances and park gateways. It's around 3 metres long. This makes the Ape considerably more manoeuvrable than a classic ice cream van and lets it reach tight venues with ease.
What does it cost to hire a Piaggio Ape?+
The cost depends on the duration, location and vendor. Portions start from €1.50 per scoop. Most vendors agree a minimum spend from about €100 – this includes travel, set-up and service time. In the ice cream planner on eisbuchen.de you can see straight away how many vendors are free on your date, compare them with a ready-made total price in your dashboard and request up to three quotes you can book directly – free of charge and with no obligation to book.
Which events is a Piaggio Ape particularly well suited to?+
The Piaggio Ape is perfect for: weddings (the most charming photo prop!), garden parties, children's birthday parties, smaller summer parties (up to 150 guests), photoshoots, market stalls, pop-up events and wine tastings. For large corporate events with 300+ guests, a classic ice cream van is the better choice.
Can a Piaggio Ape also be used indoors?+
Yes, as long as the ceiling height (min. 1.8m) and doorway width (min. 1.6m) are sufficient. For very small indoor spaces, an ice cream display freezer or ice cream bike is a good alternative. Discuss indoor use with the vendor beforehand.
What's the difference between a Piaggio Ape and a classic ice cream van?+
Piaggio Ape: Smaller, more manoeuvrable, nostalgic look, self-sufficient – ideal for events up to 100 guests and tight venues. Classic ice cream van: Bigger, more flavours (up to 16), higher capacity (200-300 guests/hour) – ideal for large events. Both have their own charm and use case.
How far in advance do I need to book a Piaggio Ape?+
For weddings and summer parties (May-September): 4-6 weeks' lead time is recommended – Apes with especially charming designs often get booked up sooner. For other events, 2-3 weeks is usually enough. Send a free request via eisbuchen.de now.

Piaggio Ape hire in your area

Find a Piaggio Ape or other ice cream van near you:

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