Drogheda · Meath · Dublin
Hire an ice cream vanfor your next big day
The jingle starts, the queue forms, and everyone remembers it. 3 vans covering Louth, Meath and every part of Dublin — birthdays, communions, weddings, corporate days and school events.
Packages from €150 · Fully insured · HSE registered
3 vans
So two events on one day is rarely a problem
Fully insured
Certificates available on request
HSE registered
Trained staff on every van
From €150
Priced per van, never per head
What we do
Every kind of day out
Whatever the occasion, the van does the same job — it turns up, everyone lights up, and you get the photographs.
Birthday parties
The van pulls up, the jingle starts, and the party stops. Packages from €150 for kids' birthdays across Louth, Meath and Dublin.
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Communions & Confirmations
A treat the kids remember long after the photographs. We have been doing communion and confirmation days around Drogheda and North Dublin for years.
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Weddings
100 99's and an hour of serving time, timed for the drinks reception or the evening lull. Fully insured and HSE registered.
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Corporate events
Staff days, family fun days, product launches and open days. An easy win that people actually queue up for.
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Sports days
Club finals, community games and school sports days. We can work as a fundraiser too — talk to us about the split.
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Schools
End of term, prize days and school fundraisers. €200 covers the first 80 cones, then a set rate per cone after that.
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Gender reveals
Pink scoops or blue scoops, hidden in the freezer until the moment you choose. Nobody knows but us.
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Street parties
50 99's plus 50 cones for the road. Ask about the no-waste green package for residents' associations.
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Party packages
Pick your area, see your price
Where is your event?
Drogheda, East Meath and everywhere up to Swords — our home patch.
Bronze
40 cones · 30 mins
€150North Co. Dublin, Louth & Meath
40 regular ice cream cones with toppings, or slush. The straightforward option for a smaller party.
- 40 ice cream cones with toppings, or slush
- 30 minutes serving time
- Van, staff and everything set up
Silver
45 guests · 40 mins
€250North Co. Dublin, Louth & Meath
Sundae cups, twin cones, slush or cones with toppings — guests pick what they want.
- Sundae cups, twin cones, slush or cones with toppings
- Up to 45 guests
- 40 minutes serving time
Gold
Open menu · 45 mins
€350North Co. Dublin, Louth & Meath
The full van. Open menu for 50 guests — anything on board, as much as they like within the time.
- Open menu — anything on the van
- Up to 50 guests
- 45 minutes serving time
Prices are for the whole van, not per head. Travelling further than the areas above? Ask us for a quote.
On the van
More than just cones
Traditional soft-serve is the headline, but the van carries a lot more than that.
Traditional 99's
Soft-serve with a flake — the classic
Sundae cups
Layered with sauce and toppings
Twin cones
Two flavours, one cone
Slush
A range of flavours, always a hit on a hot day
Candy floss
Spun fresh at the hatch
Popcorn
Sweet and salted
Sweets & minerals
Plus crisps and soft drinks
Toppings bar
Sprinkles, sauces and the rest
Who we are
A family business out of Drogheda
Ben’s Ices started with one van and a patch that stretched from Drogheda down the coast road. We are on 3 vans now, and the patch runs from Louth through Meath and across the whole of Dublin.
The vans are fully insured and registered with the HSE, and everyone serving from the hatch is trained. That matters more than it sounds when you are booking for a school or a corporate day.
More about usKind words
What people say
“Our son's birthday was a hit, thanks to this van's amazing ice cream treats! Highly recommended for any party!”
The Donegan Family
Birthday party
Where we go
Areas we cover
Drogheda, East Meath and North Co. Dublin are our lowest travel rate. Everywhere else in Dublin, Louth and Meath is covered too — the price just reflects the run.
Before you book
Questions we get asked
How much does it cost to hire an ice cream van?
Packages start at €150. What you pay depends on how many people you are feeding, how long you want us there, and how far we are travelling. Bronze covers 40 cones in 30 minutes, Silver covers 45 guests in 40 minutes, and Gold is an open menu for 50 guests over 45 minutes. Weddings, schools and street parties are priced separately.
What areas do you cover?
Louth, Meath and all of Dublin, plus everywhere in between. Drogheda, East Meath and North Co. Dublin are our lowest travel band. The Dublin Northside and city centre are the middle band, and the Southside is the highest. Anywhere further — north Louth, the Cooley peninsula, inland Meath — just call or text and we will quote you.
How long do you stay?
Between 30 and 45 minutes depending on the package, and a full hour for weddings. That is serving time, not including setting up and packing down. If you want us longer, ask and we will price it.
Are you insured and registered?
Yes. Our vans are fully insured and registered with the HSE, and all staff are trained. Schools and corporate clients can have the paperwork in advance — just ask.
What is actually on the van?
Traditional soft-serve and 99's, sundae cups, twin cones, slush, candy floss, popcorn, sweets, crisps and soft drinks. The Gold package is an open menu, so guests take whatever they fancy.
How far in advance should I book?
As early as you can. Communion and confirmation season, school sports days and summer weekends go first — those dates are often gone months ahead. Midweek and off-season is usually easier.
Do you need power or anything on site?
No. The van is self-contained. All we need is somewhere safe and legal to park with enough room to open the hatch, and reasonable access to get in and out.
Can you do a fundraiser?
Yes — we do these regularly for schools, clubs and community groups. There are a few ways to structure it depending on what suits you. Ring us and we will talk it through.
What about waste and the environment?
We run a green package for street parties and community events with no waste or rubbish left behind. Get in touch directly for the details.
What if it rains?
We still turn up. The van serves from a hatch and the queue is the only thing exposed, so a shower rarely stops anything. If the weather is genuinely severe, talk to us as early as you can.
Is your date free?
Summer weekends and communion season book out early. Send us the date and we will tell you straight away whether a van is free.