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.
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Ice Cream Van Hire Trafford
For those seeking the finest dessert catering in Trafford, Austins Ices is the ultimate choice. We bring our famous soft serve ice cream to events across Altrincham, Sale, Stretford, and Urmston.
- Since 1986 family-run
- 5-star food hygiene
- £10M public liability
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Trafford is home to prestigious wedding venues and massive retail and corporate centers. Whether you require a van for a massive product launch near the Trafford Centre, or an elegant wedding setup in a leafy Altrincham estate, we deliver an experience your guests will cherish. Our state-of-the-art vans add a touch of class to any occasion.
Trafford event planners tend to want two things confirmed upfront: insurance and hygiene paperwork. We're fully insured to £10M, hold a 5-Star Food Hygiene Rating, and have been family-run since 1986 — plus our Soft Serve carries a National Ice Cream Competition medal from the Ice Cream Alliance.
From a festival setup at a local fair to a birthday party in Sale, we tailor the booking to fit. Send us your date and details via the booking form and we'll confirm availability.
- 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 Trafford
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 Trafford 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 Trafford
- 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 Trafford? We regularly cover these areas too.
Real events, real clients
Events we've catered in Trafford
A Mini Ice Cream Van Photo Shoot at the Trafford Centre
Our van alongside a little 'mini-me' ice cream van for a photo shoot at the Trafford Centre.
Our Van in a Football Pools TV Advert
Rebranded as "Ray's Ice Cream Parlour" for a Football Pools advert starring Ray Parlour and John Barnes.
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 Trafford 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