Ice Cream Van Hire — A Sweet Touch of Italy for Your Event
Real Italian whippy ice cream, served from a classic van by the family that's been making people smile since 1972. We cover Manchester, Greater Manchester and Cheshire from our base in Poynton — and travel for ice cream van hire right across the UK.
More than fifty years of ice cream
Whippylicious is the next chapter of a family love story that started in 1972, when Paolo rolled his very first ice cream van out into the streets of the North West. Three generations later, Paolo & Son is still the heart of everything we do — the same recipes, the same warmth, and that same little moment of joy when the music plays and the window slides open.
When you book a Whippylicious van for your event, you're not booking a faceless caterer. You're inviting a family business that has been doing this, and loving it, for over fifty years.
Ice cream van hire for any event
Weddings
A nostalgic, photogenic showstopper for your big day — guests of every age served with a smile in minutes.
Birthday Parties
From a 4th birthday in the garden to a 40th in a marquee, our van turns any party into the one everyone remembers.
School Fêtes & Fun Days
Fully insured (£5m public liability), 5★ food-hygiene rated and brilliant with crowds of excited children.
Corporate Events
Staff days, brand activations, family fun days and conferences — a sweet way to thank your team or your customers.
Private Parties
Anniversaries, christenings, retirements and garden parties — anything that deserves a proper ice cream.
Festivals & Public Events
Long days, big queues, no problem. We pitch up, set up and keep them coming from open to close.
Ice cream van hire across England
Our base is in Poynton, Cheshire, which means we know Manchester, Stockport, Cheshire East and the whole of Greater Manchester like the back of our hands. We're the local choice for ice cream van hire Manchester, ice cream van hire Stockport and ice cream van hire Cheshire — and we regularly travel for ice cream van hire England-wide for weddings and bigger bookings.
If your venue is anywhere in England — get in touch. We've travelled further than you'd think for the right event.
Everything included as standard
A spotless, fully branded ice cream van with that classic chime
Real Italian whippy 99s, flakes, sauces and sprinkles
Friendly uniformed staff who are brilliant with crowds
£5,000,000 public liability insurance + risk assessment on request
Level 5 (Very Good) Food Hygiene Rating
Self-contained power & water — we just need a flat spot to park
Simple hire packages to suit your day
Bronze
Up to 1 hour — ideal for smaller gatherings
Silver
Up to 2 hours — our most popular wedding & party choice
Gold
Up to 3 hours — perfect for festivals & corporate days
Tell us about your event
Share a few details — your date, location and rough guest numbers — and we'll come straight back with availability and pricing, usually within a few hours.
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Prefer to talk? Call us on +44 7882 590 222 or email [email protected]. We love a chat.
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From Paolo's first van in 1972 to your event today
Three generations, one family, and a whole lot of ice cream. We'd love to be part of your day.