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Ice cream van hire · Manchester

Ice Cream Van Hire in Manchester

Manchester's family-run vintage ice cream van — artisan soft-serve for weddings, parties, schools and corporate events.

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20% non-refundable deposit required to confirm your booking

Whippylicious vintage pink and green ice cream van available for hire

From city-centre corporate launches to back-garden birthday parties, Manchester loves a proper ice cream van — and Whippylicious has been part of the city's celebrations since 1972. Our vintage Paolo & Son van brings a little nostalgia and a lot of soft-serve to events right across Manchester.

We travel into Manchester from our base just east of the city in Audenshaw, so set-up is quick and reliable. Whether it is a school summer fair, a wedding reception or a staff appreciation day, we will time the service around your schedule.

What you get

Why book Whippylicious for this

A van everyone remembers

Our pink-and-green Paolo & Son vintage van turns heads — the photo-friendly centrepiece guests talk about long after the event.

Artisan soft-serve & flavours

Classic vanilla, strawberry, chocolate and toffee, plus vegan and gluten-free options on request.

Every kind of event

Weddings, birthdays, christenings, school days, fêtes, corporate events and private parties — we tailor the service to your day.

Fully insured · 5★ hygiene

Public liability insurance and a Food Hygiene Rating of 5 (Very Good). Venue risk assessments available on request.

200+ servings an hour

At peak service we comfortably serve 200+ cones per hour, with extra staffing added for larger events to keep queues short.

Self-contained & all-weather

A whisper-quiet onboard generator means no external power is needed, and a sheltered service window keeps things going rain or shine.

“Booking Whippylicious was the easiest part of the whole day — the van looked incredible and the queue of happy guests said it all.”
Event hire · Manchester
Frequently asked

Common questions

Do you cover Manchester?
Yes — Manchester is well within our service area. Whippylicious is a family-run ice cream van based nearby in Audenshaw, Greater Manchester, and we regularly travel across Manchester and the surrounding areas for weddings, parties and events.
How much does ice cream van hire in Manchester cost?
Every booking is quoted individually — typically from around £350 depending on guest numbers, service length and the date. A 20% non-refundable deposit confirms the booking.
How far in advance should we book?
For peak summer dates — especially Saturdays — 2–3 months ahead is ideal. We can sometimes cover shorter-notice events, so it is always worth a call to check availability.
What space do you need on the day?
A level, van-accessible parking space of roughly 4×6 metres is enough. We arrive 30–45 minutes before service to set up and are fully self-contained — no power needed.
Do you cater for vegan and gluten-free guests?
Yes — vegan and gluten-free options are available on request. Please flag dietary requirements when booking so we bring the right stock.

Bring the ice cream van to your Manchester event

Tell us your date, location and guest numbers — we reply within 24 hours with availability and a no-obligation quote.

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