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Ice cream van hire in Tonbridge
Battery-powered ice cream vans for Tonbridge's riverside events, school fairs and family parties along the Medway.
Tonbridge is a working market town on the River Medway, with the gatehouse of its medieval castle standing over the river at the north end of the High Street. Boats can be hired on the Medway in summer, and the riverside paths connect the castle to the sports ground and Haysden Country Park. It is a busy commuter town with good trains to London, and several well-known schools, including Tonbridge School on the High Street.
The open land along the river is where many local events happen, from fun runs to fairs. Family parties on the estates around the town and school summer events make up much of the rest. Our vans run the freezers and soft serve machine from batteries, so there is no engine running beside a picnic area or a crowd sitting on the grass by the castle.
Event spots in and around Tonbridge
Tonbridge Castle
A 13th century gatehouse with lawns running down to the River Medway.
Tonbridge Racecourse Sportsground
Large open sports fields beside the Medway, near the castle.
Haysden Country Park
Lakes and meadows west of the town, linked to the centre by riverside paths.
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 Tonbridge
Weddings near Tonbridge often take place at country houses, barns and oast houses in the surrounding Kent countryside, as well as at the castle and hotels in the town. Riverside settings look lovely but ground can be soft, so we prefer hard standing near the reception. Serving on battery power, the van is quiet enough to park close to the tables without disturbing the speeches.
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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.
Tonbridge: questions
- Can you serve at an event by Tonbridge Castle?
- The castle grounds and riverside areas are council-run, and events there need the council's permission. If you are organising something by the castle or on the sportsground, ask them about vehicle access and trading. We can send our insurance, food hygiene and risk assessment paperwork to support your application.
- Do you work with schools in Tonbridge?
- Yes. Sports days, summer fairs, leavers' days and reward afternoons all work well. With no engine running while we serve, pupils queue without breathing exhaust. We can work to a prepaid token system so children do not need money at the hatch. Book early for the end of the summer term. See our guide to school fetes.
- Can you park on grass by the river?
- Land near the Medway can be soft, especially after rain, and a loaded van is heavy. We would rather use a car park, a hard track or a firm verge. If grass is the only option, tell us early so we can check ground conditions with you. Our glossary has more on ground conditions for vans.
Popular in Tonbridge
- 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 Tonbridge
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.