Festival hire · Nationwide UK

Festival Ice Cream Van Hire

Music festivals, town fairs, charity walks, sports tournaments — high-volume service that keeps the queue moving.

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Whippylicious ice cream van at a UK festival — costumed performers and a busy crowd

Festival organisers across the UK book Whippylicious because we move fast, never run out, and bring the kind of vintage character that fits a festival aesthetic.

We have served music festivals, charity fundraisers, community fun-days, town fairs, sports tournaments and corporate roadshows since 1972 — from a single van for 2,000 attendees to multi-van setups for larger events.

What you get

Why book Whippylicious for this

High-volume service

200+ cones per hour from a single window. For 2,000+ attendee festivals we deploy multiple vans and staff to keep queues short.

Pitch fee or revenue share

Standard festival models supported: fixed pitch fee, revenue share with the organiser, or pre-paid voucher system for sponsors.

Self-contained — no infrastructure

We bring everything we need — water, stock and serving staff. You give us a pitch, we do the rest.

Full event paperwork

Public liability insurance, risk assessments, method statements, Food Hygiene 5 (Very Good), allergen info — everything your festival site team needs.

Vintage character

Our pink-and-green Paolo & Son van is a festival photo magnet. A guaranteed photo backdrop for attendees and sponsors.

Crowd-friendly menu

Classic 99 cones, soft-serve, sundaes, slush, milkshakes. Vegan and gluten-free always stocked on request.

Frequently asked

Common questions

How much does festival ice cream van hire cost?
Festival pricing varies — pitch fees typically £400–800 per day, revenue-share models available. Multi-day festivals get bulk rates. We send a tailored proposal within 24 hours.
How many cones can you serve at peak?
200+ per hour from a single van. For 2,000+ attendees we deploy 2–3 vans + serving staff to handle peaks (typically post-headline-act and lunchtime).
Do you have public liability insurance?
Yes — full public liability insurance, risk assessments and method statements are available for your festival site team.
Are you self-contained?
Yes — water, stock and everything we need are all on-board. You provide a pitch (4×6m minimum), we do the rest.
Can we book multi-day festivals?
Absolutely — we serve multi-day events regularly. Bulk pricing for 2+ day festivals. We can secure-park overnight on-site or return daily.
Do you cater for vegan and gluten-free festival-goers?
Yes — vegan and gluten-free options always stocked on request. Allergen information available at the window.

Pitch the perfect festival sweet stop

Tell us about your festival and we'll send a tailored proposal within 24 hours.

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