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Ice cream van hire in Basildon
Battery-powered ice cream vans for Basildon, Pitsea, Laindon and Wickford: parties, school fairs and community fun days.
Basildon is one of the post-war new towns, designated in 1949 and planned around a pedestrianised town centre, with neighbourhoods such as Pitsea, Laindon, Vange and Langdon Hills spread out around it. It is a family town with lots of schools, and a surprising amount of green space: Gloucester Park in the middle, Wat Tyler Country Park on the marshes at Pitsea, and the wooded hills at Langdon to the south west.
Most of our Basildon enquiries are for children's birthdays, school sports days and summer fairs, community fun days, and staff days at the businesses on the town's industrial estates. The freezers in our vans run on batteries. There is no engine running while we serve, so no fumes near children and no noise outside neighbours' windows. On estates with tight parking and lots of footpaths, we will help you find the best spot for the van.
Event spots in and around Basildon
Gloucester Park
A large park with a lake next to Basildon town centre.
Wat Tyler Country Park
A country park on the marshes at Pitsea, beside Vange Creek.
Langdon Hills
Wooded hills and nature reserves on the south west side of Basildon.
Towngate Theatre
The town's theatre in the town centre.
Public spaces need the organiser to hold permission from the council or the site’s managers. We send the documents they usually ask for.
Wedding ice cream van hire in Basildon
Basildon couples often hold receptions at hotels, golf clubs and function halls around the town, or at country venues towards Billericay and the Essex villages. Large receptions with lots of children are common, and a van helps keep the younger guests happy. With nothing but the batteries running while we serve, it can stand just outside a hall door without exhaust. Tokens or a set menu keep the evening simple.
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Get in touch
Call, WhatsApp or send us your event details through the form.
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Receive your quote
A tailored price based on your location, timings and guest numbers.
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Confirm the date
A small deposit secures the van for your day.
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Enjoy your event
We arrive early, set up quietly and serve your guests.
Basildon: questions
- Can you serve at a fun day in Gloucester Park?
- Gloucester Park is managed by the local council, which handles events and food trading there. If you are organising a fun day or fundraiser, ask the council early about vehicle access and trading. Once they say yes, we will send the insurance and hygiene paperwork they need.
- Do you work with schools in Basildon?
- Yes. Sports days, summer fairs and end of term treats are popular. With no engine running while we serve, there are no fumes near pupils or classrooms. We can work to a prepaid token system so children do not need cash. Book early for June and July. See our school event ice cream guide for planning tips.
- Do you cover Wickford and Laindon too?
- Yes. We cover all of the Basildon area, including Pitsea, Laindon, Vange, Langdon Hills and Wickford. Send us your postcode, date and timings. If your road has limited parking, tell us where the van could stand and we will check before you book.
Popular in Basildon
- WeddingsA battery-powered ice cream van, silent while serving, that can park close to your guests without an engine humming through the speeches.
- Birthday partiesAn ice cream van that pulls up outside for a milestone birthday, a garden party or a family celebration, with nothing to set up.
- School fetesA battery-powered ice cream van, with no fumes while we serve, on the playground for your summer fair, Christmas fair or PTA fundraiser.
- Corporate eventsA fully insured, battery-powered ice cream van for staff days, client hospitality and company summer events across London.
- Garden partiesA battery-powered ice cream van, quiet while serving, on the drive or the street outside, serving guests as they wander out from the garden.
- Community eventsA friendly ice cream van, with no fumes while we serve, for street parties, estate fun days, council events and neighbourhood celebrations.
Book a van in Basildon
Tell us the date, the venue and roughly how many guests. We will come back with availability and a tailored price.
Prefer WhatsApp? Message us on 020 8088 5431Limited dates available, book early to avoid disappointment.