Four Stops in One Summer Day: Ashton, the University, Oxford Road and Chorlton
A staff fun day, a university department, a pharma summer party and a cricket club BBQ, all on one Friday.
Premium Ice Cream Van Hire
Ice Cream Van Hire Tameside
As our home borough, we are thrilled to offer the very best ice cream van hire in Tameside. Based in Dukinfield, Austins Ices is the premier choice for Ashton-under-Lyne, Stalybridge, Hyde, and Denton.
- Since 1986 family-run
- 5-star food hygiene
- £10M public liability
Trusted by teams at
See the events we've catered →Unforgettable Dessert Catering
Because Tameside is our local community, we have deep connections with the people and organizations here. From a family fun day at Stamford Park to a care home visit that brightens up the residents' week, we love serving our neighbors. We are the ultimate local choice for dessert catering.
We're proud that Tameside is where it all started — Austins Ices has been family-run here since 1986. Our Soft Serve carries a medal from the Ice Cream Alliance's National Ice Cream Competition, and every van is fully insured with a 5-Star Food Hygiene Rating.
Whether it's a wedding at a venue like Dukinfield Town Hall or a school sports day, get in touch with your date and details and we'll confirm availability with a quote.
- 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 Tameside
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 Tameside 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 Tameside
- 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 Tameside? We regularly cover these areas too.
Real events, real clients
Events we've catered in Tameside
Around Fifty Tameside Schools in Two Weeks for Vision for Education
An end-of-SATs ice cream for Year 6 pupils at around fifty schools, on behalf of a teacher recruitment agency.
Hollingworth Carnival in Tameside
Cooling off the crowds at the village carnival on a warm Sunday in May.
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 Tameside 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