Wedding Ice Cream Van Hire
Make your special day unforgettable with our premium wedding ice cream van service. We provide medal-winning Mr Whippy ice cream for weddings 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 →Why Choose Our Wedding Ice Cream Van?
At Austins Ices, we understand that your wedding day needs to be absolutely perfect. As a family-run business established since 1986, we bring decades of experience and vintage charm to your celebration.
Hiring an ice cream van for weddings is a fantastic way to entertain guests during the drinks reception, after the wedding breakfast, or as a unique evening treat. We serve the finest soft serve ice cream, including the classic 99 ice cream that guests of all ages adore.
- Professional & Reliable: We pride ourselves on offering a five-star service you can trust.
- State-of-the-art ice cream van: Spotlessly clean, hygienic, and fully insured.
- Medal-winning Mr Whippy-style ice cream: Hand-crafted treats to delight your guests.
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 wedding ice cream van hire throughout the North West. Whether your venue is in Manchester, Cheshire, Stockport, or anywhere in Greater Manchester, we will arrive on time and ready to serve. Discover our dedicated services for Stockport Weddings and Cheshire Luxury Weddings.
What to Expect When You Book Us for Your Wedding
Just tell us your wedding day timeline on the Contact & Booking Form — whether you'd like us there for the drinks reception, after the wedding breakfast, or as an evening treat — and we'll plan our arrival around it. We'll arrive in good time, get set up quietly, and serve your guests with the same attention to detail we bring to every event.
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 guests for a wedding booking?
No. We don't have a minimum spend or a minimum group size, so whether it's an intimate reception or a large wedding, we're happy to help.
Can the van serve during the ceremony, or only the reception?
We're flexible and will work around your wedding day running order — just let us know your preferred timing on the booking form.
How do I check availability for my wedding date?
Complete our Contact & Booking Form with your date and venue details, 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 wedding 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