A Reunion Wedding at Whitworth Hall, Manchester
Austin served the groom's family on his Partington round in 1986. Decades later, he surprised them at the wedding.
Premium Ice Cream Van Hire
Areas We Cover Across Greater Manchester
Looking to hire an ice cream van in the heart of the city? Austins Ices is proud to offer our premium ice cream van hire services to event organizers, couples, and businesses throughout the metropolitan area.
- Since 1986 family-run
- 5-star food hygiene
- £10M public liability
Trusted by teams at
See the events we've catered →Unforgettable Dessert Catering
Greater Manchester is a vibrant region known for its bustling corporate sector and stunning wedding venues. Whether you are hosting a large-scale convention at Manchester Central or an intimate wedding experience in Didsbury, our fleet is ready to serve. We have decades of experience navigating the busy streets to deliver medal-winning Mr Whippy-style ice cream right when you need it.
As an established, family-run business since 1986, we understand the local Greater Manchester community. We frequently provide catering for tech firms in the Northern Quarter and media companies at MediaCityUK. We are fully insured, holding £10M Public Liability Cover, which satisfies the stringent requirements of Greater Manchester's premier event spaces.
Every event in Greater Manchester deserves a sweet touch. Whether it's a classic 99 cone or a modern soft serve creation, we deliver it with fast, hygienic, five-star service and packages tailored to your event.
- Five-Star Service: Consistently top-rated for hygiene and customer care.
- Established Since 1986: Decades of trusted, family-run experience.
- Fully Insured: Comprehensive £10M Public Liability Cover for all events.
The Austins Ices difference
Why people book Austins Ices
Medal-winning ice cream
Our soft serve won a medal at the National Ice Cream Competition, run by the Ice Cream Alliance.
40 years, same family
Austin founded the business in 1986. You deal with the family, not a call centre.
5-star food hygiene
Check our official rating on the Food Standards Agency website.
£10M public liability
Fully insured, so venues, schools and organisers can book with confidence.
No minimum spend
No minimum spend or group size. Intimate parties and 30,000-guest family days alike.
Easy for your guests
Cash, card and contactless accepted, or pre-paid so your guests pay nothing.
Booking made simple
Booking Your Van in Greater Manchester
Austins Ices was founded by Austin in 1986, and 2026 marks our 40th year in business — still a small, family-run operation today. We don't have a minimum spend or a minimum group size, so we try to accommodate every enquiry in Greater Manchester wherever we can, including last-minute bookings if we have availability.
To get an accurate quote, complete our Contact & Booking Form with your event's date, location, timings, and guest numbers — we always try to respond with a quote the same day. You can also read genuine reviews from previous customers on Google and Yell.com.
Whatever you're planning
Explore Our Services in Greater Manchester
- Wedding Hire Receptions, marquees and evening treats
- Corporate Events Staff days, launches and activations
- School Events Sports days, fetes and end of term
- Birthday Parties Chimes, custom wafers, big smiles
- Festivals Several vans for big crowds
- Charity Event Catering Fun days, fetes and fundraisers
- TV & Film On-set catering for productions
- Electric Van New: no engine, no fumes
Based in Dukinfield, Tameside
Every Area We Cover
Pick your area to see local venues, the events we've catered nearby and how to book.
Greater Manchester
All ten boroughs, from the city centre to the Pennines
South Manchester & Cheshire
Villages, country houses and wedding venues
Lancashire & by event
Further afield, and our most requested combinations
Don't see your town? We travel further for larger events, from Airbus UK's family day in North Wales to company fun days in Leeds and Liverpool. Tell us where you are.
Ask About Your Area
Real events, real clients
Events we've catered in Greater Manchester
End-of-Term Celebrations at University of Manchester Halls
At least 800 students served at Oak House to mark the end of exams, plus a return visit to Woolton Hall.
Clownfest Outside Selfridges on Exchange Square
Serving shoppers and festival-goers at a two-day festival of clown and comic performance in the heart of Manchester.
Simple from start to finish
How booking works
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Tell us your date
Two minutes on our form: date, venue postcode and roughly how many guests.
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Get your quote
We check the diary and reply with availability and a clear price. We aim to reply the same day.
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We arrive and serve
We turn up on time, set up quietly and serve your guests. You enjoy your event.
In our customers' words
What people say after the van leaves
Austin Ices saved the day at our event! They turned up at very short notice & were fantastic. We will definitely be using them again.
Fantastic service and great ice cream! He arrived on time, was very courteous and most importantly the ice cream was fantastic. I would certainly recommend Austin.
Big thanks for the great ice creams on Saturday, your van is the talk of the town.
Free, no-obligation quote
Is your date still free?
Summer weekends are the first to go. Tell us your date and we'll check the diary for you.
- No obligation and no minimum spend
- We aim to reply the same day
- 5-star hygiene, £10M insured
Prefer to talk? 07761 616 700