School Ice Cream Van Hire
Treat the students with our dependable ice cream van for schools. From term-time treats to grand summer fetes, we deliver joy across Manchester and Cheshire.
- Since 1986 family-run
- 5-star food hygiene
- £10M public liability
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See the events we've catered →Perfect for Sports Days & Summer Fetes
When organising a school event, you need a catering partner you can trust. A school ice cream van is a classic highlight for any summer fete ice cream van requirement, and an amazing reward during a sports day ice cream van visit.
Austins Ices is a highly experienced and trusted family-run business. We have catered to countless schools since 1986, offering safe, clean, and joyful experiences for children and staff alike.
- DBS checked & Safe: Our staff are fully vetted and accustomed to working in school environments.
- Hygienic: We maintain a flawless 5-Star Food Hygiene Rating.
- Fundraising Support: We frequently support school fundraisers with a percentage give-back scheme.
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.
Areas We Cover
We proudly provide school ice cream van hire throughout Greater Manchester. See our special offerings for Trafford Schools, or explore general availability in Bury and Bolton.
What to Expect When You Book Us for a School Event
For sports days, summer fetes, and end-of-term celebrations, we understand schools need a supplier they can rely on. We're fully insured up to £10 million public liability cover, and can supply our insurance certificate on request — just let us know if your school needs this in advance.
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.
Common Questions
Is there a minimum number of pupils for a school booking?
No. We don't have a minimum spend or a minimum group size for school events.
Can you provide a public liability certificate for our records?
Yes, we're fully insured up to £10 million public liability cover and can provide our certificate on request.
How do we arrange this for our school fete or sports day?
Complete our Contact & Booking Form with your date, venue, and expected numbers, and we'll reply with a quote the same day.
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.
Is your school event 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