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Ice cream van hire in Chelmsford
Battery-powered ice cream vans for Chelmsford's parks, schools, workplaces and weddings across mid Essex.
Chelmsford is the county town of Essex and became a city in 2012. It has a cathedral, a university campus, the county council headquarters and a busy shopping centre, along with the Chelmer and Can rivers running through a string of town centre parks. Marconi opened the world's first wireless factory here, and the city still describes itself as the birthplace of radio. New neighbourhoods are growing to the north at Beaulieu and Channels.
The events we are asked about in Chelmsford range widely: summer parties at offices and the university, school fairs on new estates, children's parties, and weddings in the villages around the city. Hylands Park, on the western edge, hosts large outdoor events and concerts through the summer. Our vans are 100% electric while serving, with no engine or generator running, so there are no fumes near the queue and no noise near classrooms or offices.
Event spots in and around Chelmsford
Hylands Park
A large park around Hylands House, on the western edge of the city, used for big outdoor events.
Central Park
A park in the city centre beside the River Can, close to the station.
Admirals Park
A riverside park with playing fields west of the city centre.
Chelmsford Cathedral
The cathedral at the heart of the old 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 Chelmsford
Weddings around Chelmsford often use country houses, barns and hotels in the mid Essex villages, as well as Hylands House itself. Many rural venues have gravel drives or grass parking, so we check the route and the standing area in advance. Serving on battery power, the van can stand close to the tables and serve Knickerbocker Glories or waffle cones after the meal without any engine noise.
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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.
Chelmsford: questions
- Can you serve at an event in Hylands Park?
- Hylands Park is run by the city council, which manages events and catering there. If you are planning an event in the park, ask them about trading, vehicle access and timings. Our insurance, hygiene certificates and risk assessments can go straight to the events team. For weddings at Hylands House, check with the venue team.
- Do you cover university and office events in Chelmsford?
- Yes. Freshers' events, graduation days and staff summer parties all work well with a van. Campus events need the university's approval and usually our documents. Office parks and city centre businesses often have car parks or forecourts that suit a van. See our university events page and office treats page.
- Can you come to a party on the new estates?
- Yes. New neighbourhoods such as Beaulieu and Channels have narrow roads and limited visitor parking, so tell us where the van could stand. A driveway, the end of a close or a visitor bay usually works. We will flag any problem with space before you pay a deposit. A short Mr. Whippy menu suits children's parties.
Popular in Chelmsford
- 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 Chelmsford
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.