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Ice cream van hire in Southwark
Battery-powered ice cream van hire across Southwark, from Bankside to Dulwich.
Southwark runs from the Thames at Bankside, Borough and Bermondsey down through Elephant and Castle, Walworth, Camberwell and Peckham to Dulwich. The north of the borough is offices, riverside venues and visitors around Tate Modern and London Bridge. The south is greener and more residential, with big parks, school playing fields and long Victorian streets. That range shows in the events: brand activations near the river, company summer parties in Bermondsey and Borough, and family days in Peckham Rye and Dulwich.
In the north of the borough, space is tight and the streets are busy, so we plan arrival and parking with you before the day. Our vans can serve from a courtyard or private forecourt without running an engine, which is often what decides it for venues that will not have a diesel van near their entrance. Further south, the questions are usually about ground conditions and getting onto a park or school field. Either way, we arrive early and set up quietly.
Where events happen in Southwark
Burgess Park
A large park between Camberwell, Walworth and Peckham with a lake.
Dulwich Park
A Victorian park in Dulwich with a boating lake.
Peckham Rye Park and Common
Open common and landscaped park in Peckham, popular for community events.
Southwark Park
A Victorian park in Rotherhithe with a lake and bandstand.
Potters Fields Park
A riverside park beside Tower Bridge on the south bank.
Parks and public spaces need the organiser to hold permission from the council or the site’s operator. We bring the documents they usually ask for.
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Much of the riverside is private
Large parts of the riverside around London Bridge and Bermondsey are privately managed estates. For a brand activation or staff event, you need the landowner's permission as well as any council approval, so start that conversation early.
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Courtyards beat kerbs
Kerbside parking in the north of the borough is scarce and often restricted. A private courtyard, forecourt or service yard gives the van a safe, legal place to serve and keeps queues off the pavement.
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Check the grass
For events on park grass in Peckham or Dulwich, ask the organiser where vehicles are allowed. After rain, a hard path or car park edge is a safer spot for the van than a soft field.
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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.
Wedding ice cream van hire in Southwark
Southwark covers a wide range of wedding settings. Near Borough and Bermondsey there are warehouse venues, rooftops and restaurants close to the river, while Dulwich is leafier, with church weddings, sports clubs and large gardens. Peckham and Camberwell have independent venues, bars and community spaces that suit relaxed receptions with a strong local feel. Some couples choose a ceremony at a local church and walk to the party afterwards.
Riverside and warehouse venues often have cobbled streets, narrow lanes and limited stopping time, so agree the van's position with the venue first. With nothing running while we serve, some indoor and covered venues can accept the van, subject to their own access and safety rules. In Dulwich, longer drives and quieter roads make access easier. Whatever the venue, the van is silent while serving, so it can stay put through speeches. ULEZ applies here and our vans meet it.
Southwark: questions
- Can you run a brand activation near London Bridge?
- Yes, subject to the site. Brand activations need permission from the landowner and sometimes the council, which the brand or agency usually arranges. Our vans suit busy pedestrian areas because they produce no fumes or engine noise while serving. Red Bull and Mercedes-AMG are among the brands we have worked with. See our brand activations page.
- Can you serve from a courtyard or private forecourt?
- Often, yes. We need a clear route in, enough headroom and width for the van, and a level surface to park on. Tell us the entrance dimensions and any height barriers. With no engine running while we serve, a courtyard does not fill with fumes, which is why venues tend to say yes to a battery-powered van.
- Do you cover Peckham and Dulwich?
- Yes, we cover the whole of Southwark, including Peckham, Camberwell, East Dulwich, Dulwich Village and Nunhead. Popular bookings in the south of the borough include birthday parties, school fairs and garden parties. Get in touch with your date and postcode for a tailored quote.
Popular in Southwark
- 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.
- Community eventsA friendly ice cream van, with no fumes while we serve, for street parties, estate fun days, council events and neighbourhood celebrations.
- Summer partiesThe obvious guest at any summer party, an ice cream van that runs quietly on battery while it serves.
Book a van in Southwark
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.