A Thank-You Treat for Holiday Inn Staff at MediaCityUK
Serving a hotel team in three shifts so the hotel kept running while everyone got their treat.
Premium Ice Cream Van Hire
Ice Cream Van Hire Salford
Make your next event unforgettable with our top-tier ice cream van hire services. Austins Ices brings joy to every gathering, from the historic Salford Quays to local neighborhood parks.
- Since 1986 family-run
- 5-star food hygiene
- £10M public liability
Trusted by teams at
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Salford boasts a fantastic mix of thriving business hubs and tight-knit residential communities. If you are organizing a staff appreciation event near the Quays, our corporate catering is the perfect morale booster. Alternatively, if you need a van for a family fun day in Worsley or Swinton, we offer flexible packages that fit any budget.
We serve nothing but the best Mr Whippy ice cream. Being a family-run business established since 1986, we take pride in our medal-winning treats and our deep roots in Greater Manchester. We frequently provide services for local Salford primary schools, ensuring a hygienic and safe environment for children.
Planning a wedding at one of Salford's beautiful heritage sites like Ordsall Hall? An ice cream van adds a nostalgic and delightful element to your special day. We are professional, fully insured, and DBS checked where applicable, delivering a five-star service that makes us a trusted choice.
- 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 Salford
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 Salford 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 Salford
- 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
Just down the road
Nearby Areas We Also Cover
Planning an event just outside Salford? We regularly cover these areas too.
Real events, real clients
Events we've catered in Salford
An Ice Cream Tour of Seven Offices for Guerilla Marketing
A surprise visit to seven of a promotion agency's client offices, announced on Twitter before we arrived.
A Branded Ice Cream Giveaway for Deep East Music at MediaCityUK
A van in the company's colours, branded wafers, and almost twice as many people served as planned.
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 in Salford 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