Can the van really serve indoors?

Sometimes. With nothing running while we serve, some indoor and covered venues can accept the van, subject to their own access and safety rules. Whether it can come inside depends on the venue: doors, floor loading, ceiling height and the venue's own fire and vehicle rules. We will help you check.

Do people really want ice cream at Christmas?

Yes, especially at warm indoor parties and busy fairs. Dessert-style options such as Knickerbocker Glories, sundaes and waffle cones feel festive. The novelty of a van in December also gets people queueing. It works best at warm indoor venues and long afternoon fairs.

Can you come to a school Christmas fair?

Yes. School Christmas fairs are a good fit, and the same token and fundraising approaches used in summer work in winter too. Tell us whether the fair is indoors or outdoors and we will plan the position with you. Indoor halls may also work, subject to the venue's own access and safety rules.

Ice cream van hire · London & Home Counties

Ice cream van hire for Christmas and winter events

An ice cream van in December is a surprise, and with nothing running while we serve, some indoor and covered venues can accept ours.

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Ice cream at Christmas sounds odd until you are at a crowded indoor Christmas party, a warm school hall fair or a festive market with a long queue for mulled wine. A classic ice cream van is unexpected in December, which is part of the appeal. Guests who have been standing in a hot, crowded room for an hour are glad of something cold, and a Knickerbocker Glory or a sundae feels like a proper Christmas dessert.

Winter events are often indoors or under cover, which rules out most vans. Our vans are fully electric while serving. With nothing running while we serve, some indoor and covered venues, such as exhibition halls, warehouses, atriums or a covered courtyard, can accept the van, subject to their own access and safety rules. That makes us an option for corporate Christmas parties and indoor fairs that would never usually consider a van.

Winter bookings are also more flexible on dates than summer ones. School Christmas fairs, office parties, winter markets and community events across London and the Home Counties are all good fits. We will tell you what is possible for your venue, and we will help you ask the venue the right questions. Book early for the weeks before Christmas, when party dates cluster.

Why our vans suit it

Indoor venues, where allowedWith nothing running while we serve, some indoor and covered venues can accept the van, subject to their own access and safety rules.
Unexpected in DecemberAn ice cream van at a Christmas party gets people talking, and the classic livery looks great against festive lighting.
More date flexibilityWinter is quieter than summer, so there is often more choice of dates, including weekday evenings.

Planning ice cream for christmas eventsPractical tips

Ask the venue about indoor access

For indoor service, check door widths, floor loading, ceiling height and the venue's fire and vehicle rules. The venue has the final say.

Plan for dark evenings

Winter events get dark early. Make sure the area around the van is well lit, and allow extra time for arrival and parking.

Choose a warmer menu feel

In winter, Knickerbocker Glories, sundaes and waffle cones with Nutella or Lotus Biscoff feel more like a dessert than a summer cone.

Weather and ground

Outdoor winter events can mean frost, wet grass and mud. Firm hardstanding is important. Talk to us about the site.

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Questions people ask

Can the van really serve indoors?: Sometimes. With nothing running while we serve, some indoor and covered venues can accept the van, subject to their own access and safety rules. Whether it can come inside depends on the venue: doors, floor loading, ceiling height and the venue's own fire and vehicle rules. We will help you check.
Do people really want ice cream at Christmas?: Yes, especially at warm indoor parties and busy fairs. Dessert-style options such as Knickerbocker Glories, sundaes and waffle cones feel festive. The novelty of a van in December also gets people queueing. It works best at warm indoor venues and long afternoon fairs.
Can you come to a school Christmas fair?: Yes. School Christmas fairs are a good fit, and the same token and fundraising approaches used in summer work in winter too. Tell us whether the fair is indoors or outdoors and we will plan the position with you. Indoor halls may also work, subject to the venue's own access and safety rules.

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