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Office ice cream van hire

An ice cream van outside the office on a hot afternoon, with no engine running and nothing for building management to worry about.

An office treat is usually a small decision with a big effect. Someone notices the forecast says thirty degrees on Thursday, the air conditioning is struggling, and a team has just hit a deadline. An ice cream van pulling up outside at three o'clock turns that into the afternoon everyone talks about for the rest of the week. It costs the company an afternoon slot and very little organising.

The practical side is mostly about the building. City offices often have no obvious place for a van, and landlords dislike engines idling outside reception. Our vans serve on battery power, so once parked the engine is off, the freezers run from the batteries and there is no exhaust drifting through open windows or the front door. That also makes it easier to ask for a spot in a service yard, a loading bay or a private forecourt, which is usually where we end up.

We keep office visits simple. You tell us the address, the time and roughly how many people, and we check access with you. On the day we arrive, set up within minutes and serve until your slot ends. Staff come down by floor or by team, choose from the menu and head back upstairs with something cold. Nobody has to leave the building for long, which keeps managers happy too.

Why our vans suit it

  • Nothing idling outside receptionLandlords and building managers are increasingly strict about engines left running. Our van is silent while serving, with the engine off, which makes it far easier to get permission for a spot near the entrance.
  • ULEZ compliant across LondonOur vans are ULEZ compliant, so they can travel to offices anywhere in Greater London without a ULEZ charge, including central sites where older vehicles are a headache.
  • Quick to arrive and quick to leaveThere is no generator to unload or cable to run. We park, open the hatch and serve, then pack down quickly when your slot ends, which suits short loading bay windows.
Planning ice cream for office treatsPractical tips

01

Find out where a van can park

Ask building management or reception about loading bays, service yards or private forecourts. Parking on the public road outside is a different matter and may need council permission, so a private spot is usually the easier option.

02

Stagger the floors

If everyone comes down at once the queue stretches round the building. Sending teams or floors down at set times keeps it calm, and it means people are only away from their desks for a few minutes.

03

Pick a sensible time

Mid-afternoon on a warm day gets the best response. Avoid lunchtime if the area around the building is busy with the public, as it becomes harder to keep the van for your staff only.

04

Keep it hosted

Office treats work best when staff simply order without paying. If you want to set a limit, a token per person or a fixed serving time does the job without awkwardness.

Questions people ask

Can you park on the street outside our office?
Trading from a public road usually needs permission from the local council, and many central streets have parking restrictions. A private forecourt, car park, loading bay or service yard is far simpler. Ask your building management what is available, and we can talk through the options with them.
Can you come at short notice when a heatwave is forecast?
Sometimes. Hot spells are our busiest days, so availability goes quickly once a heatwave appears in the forecast. Call or WhatsApp us as early as you can. Booking a provisional date ahead of the summer is the safest way to make sure a van is free.
Will the public try to buy from the van?
It can happen if we are parked somewhere visible. On a hosted office booking we serve your staff only, and a private position away from the main pavement helps. A member of your team standing by the van to point colleagues in the right direction also makes things easier.
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