TV & Film Ice Cream Van Hire
Keep your cast and crew refreshed with our professional on-set ice cream catering. Discretely serving productions in Manchester, Greater Manchester, and Cheshire.
- Since 1986 family-run
- 5-star food hygiene
- £10M public liability
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A premium ice cream van is an incredible way to keep morale high during long shoots and reward your hard-working cast and crew.
As an established, family-run business serving since 1986, Austins Ices is experienced in working alongside major production companies. We understand the unique requirements of a film set, including the need for punctuality, flexibility, and minimal disruption.
- Fully insured: We hold £10M Public Liability Cover for your total peace of mind on set.
- Silent operation: Our modern vehicles can operate quietly to ensure no audio interference during filming.
- Fast & efficient serving: Keeping your crew happy and on schedule with our five-star service.
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 TV and film ice cream van hire throughout the North West. From MediaCityUK in Salford to locations across Greater Manchester and Cheshire, we are ready to join your production.
What to Expect When You Book Us for a TV or Film Production
Production schedules change quickly, and we try to be as accommodating as we can. Give us your dates, location, and timings via the Contact & Booking Form and we'll confirm availability and provide a quote as quickly as possible.
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
Can you accommodate short-notice production schedules?
If we have availability, we're happy to consider last-minute bookings.
Is there a minimum spend for TV or film bookings?
No. We don't have a minimum spend or a minimum group size.
How do I check availability for a shoot date?
Complete our Contact & Booking Form with your date, location, and timings, 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 shoot 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