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Ice cream van hire · Salford

Ice Cream Van Hire in Salford

Salford'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

Salford's mix of waterside venues, parks and community events is made for an ice cream van, and Whippylicious is happy to roll up wherever the celebration is. Our family-run vintage van adds an instant feel-good moment to weddings, parties and corporate days across Salford.

Based a short drive away in Audenshaw, we cover the whole of Salford with the same self-contained, all-weather service. Just tell us the venue and the timing and we will handle the rest.

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 · Salford
Frequently asked

Common questions

Do you cover Salford?
Yes — Salford 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 Salford and the surrounding areas for weddings, parties and events.
How much does ice cream van hire in Salford 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 Salford 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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