Vintage ice cream van hire across the Midlands

Vintage charm. Premium ice cream. Unforgettable events.

Hire our beautifully restored vintage ice cream van to delight your guests with locally sourced treats at weddings, parties and corporate events across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Cheshire and beyond.

Guests ordering from a vintage-style ice cream van at an outdoor event
Close-up of strawberry, chocolate and vanilla ice cream scoops

A caring, polished service—so you can simply enjoy the day


Premium, locally sourced ice cream and crowd-pleasing classics for all ages.

Professional & fully insured service with smooth guest flow and tidy setup.

Photo-worthy vintage van that adds instant charm to weddings and celebrations.

Hire for any occasion

Vintage Ice Cream Van Hire

A beautifully restored van that brings charm, style and premium service to your event.

Wedding Ice Cream Catering

A romantic, crowd-pleasing dessert moment—served with care and attention to detail.

Corporate Event Catering

A memorable treat for launches, office celebrations and client events across the Midlands.

Private Parties & Celebrations

Birthdays, anniversaries and family gatherings made extra special with a sweet finale.

Festivals & Public Events

Reliable, high-volume service with efficient guest flow and a standout visual presence.

Film & Photography Hire

Hire the van as a charming prop or serving feature for shoots and styled content.

From wedding receptions to corporate celebrations, our van is designed to look gorgeous in photos—and even better in real life.

Guests gathered at an outdoor food truck-style van
Friends enjoying ice cream outdoors
Couple sharing an ice cream cone
Dessert buffet table at a corporate event
Colleagues chatting at a corporate lunch event
Friends gathering at an outdoor party

5-star experiences, served with a smile

We’re proud to be trusted for weddings and events—here’s what clients love most.

★★★★★

“The van looked incredible and the ice cream was a huge hit. Service was warm, calm and so professional.”

Couple enjoying ice cream while walking outdoors

Sophie & James

Wedding couple

★★★★★

“A perfect addition to our summer staff event—quick service, great flavours, and everyone was talking about it.”

People networking at a corporate buffet

Hannah R.

Office manager

★★★★★

“From enquiry to the day itself, everything felt easy. The vintage van is a real showstopper.”

Friends enjoying ice cream together

Mark T.

Event organiser

Get in touch

Share a few details and we’ll reply as soon as we can. If your date is flexible, let us know—we’ll do our best to fit you in.

Our Office

Serving Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Cheshire & the wider Midlands (UK)

Phone: +44 0000 000000
Email: hello@ooohlalaaicecream.co.uk

Service areas

Vintage ice cream van hire across the Midlands

Based in the Midlands, we happily travel to venues across Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Cheshire, Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire — and nearby areas by request.

Derbyshire

From countryside barns to city venues — we’ll bring the vintage charm.


Yorkshire

Perfect for weddings, parties and corporate events across the county.


Cheshire

A stylish dessert moment for elegant venues and garden celebrations.


Nottinghamshire & Staffordshire

We regularly serve across both counties — just share your venue details.

Packages & what’s included

Every booking is tailored to your event — here’s what you can expect as standard, plus options for weddings, corporate events and private celebrations.

Included

Premium ice cream

Locally sourced, high-quality ice cream

A beautiful vintage van your guests will love

Served with care (and a little sparkle)

Menu options to suit your event

Included

Professional & insured

Fully insured for peace of mind

Friendly, polished service

5-star rated by happy hosts

Smooth setup and tidy pack-down

Options

Made for your occasion

Weddings (romantic, photo-worthy service)

Corporate events (reliable, on-brand treat)

Private parties (birthdays, anniversaries & more)

Festival/public events & film/photography hire

Kind words from happy hosts

A few lovely notes from weddings and events we’ve had the joy of serving.

★★★★★

“Amélie was the highlight of our wedding evening — gorgeous van, delicious ice cream, and such friendly service.”

Smiling couple testimonial portrait

Sophie & Tom

Wedding in Derbyshire

★★★★★

“Professional from start to finish. Our team loved it and the queue moved quickly — we’ll book again.”

Happy client testimonial portrait

Hannah

Corporate event in Nottinghamshire

★★★★★

“So many guests commented on how special it felt. The ice cream was incredible and beautifully presented.”

Smiling client testimonial portrait

Rachel

Private party in Cheshire

FAQs

Quick answers to the questions we’re asked most often. If you don’t see yours, just get in touch.


How do I check availability?

Send us your date, venue and guest numbers via the enquiry form and we’ll confirm availability as soon as possible.

Do you need power at the venue?

Usually, yes — we’ll let you know exactly what’s required for your setup when we quote. If power is limited, tell us and we’ll advise options.

Do you offer dietary options?

Yes. We can include dairy-free/vegan and other dietary-friendly options — just note any requirements in your enquiry.

How long does setup take?

We typically arrive with plenty of time to get everything ready. Setup is usually quick and discreet — we’ll confirm timings with your venue.

How does pricing work / how do I get a quote?

Quotes are tailored to your date, location, guest count and serving time. Share your details and we’ll send a clear, itemised quote.

Tell us your date and venue and we’ll come back with availability and a tailored quote.