Ice cream van hire
Ice Cream Van Hire for Schools
The last week of term, prize day, or a fundraiser — the van in the yard is a straightforward way to mark the day, and the pricing is built so a whole school can go through it without the cost running away.
Built for a full school
School pricing starts at €200 for the first 80 cones or slush, then a set rate for every cone after that. So whether you are putting two classes through or the whole school, the maths stays simple and you only pay for what is served.
We work through year groups in turn so nobody is left standing in a queue for twenty minutes. Tell us the numbers and the timetable and we will pace it.
The paperwork schools need
Our vans are fully insured and registered with the HSE, and all staff serving from the hatch are trained. Schools usually want that in writing before a visit is signed off — ask us and we will send it through.
If your school has a policy on allergens or on what can be sold on site, tell us up front and we will work to it.
Fundraising for the school
Plenty of schools run us as a fundraiser rather than a treat — parents association events, sports days and summer fairs. Ring us and we will go through the options.
Prices
Schools pricing
Priced by how far we travel, not per head. Everything below is for the whole van.
Schools & sports days
Priced so a whole school can go through the van without anyone counting heads twice.
€200
covers the first 80 cones or slush
30 minutes of serving time
Each cone after that
- North Co. Dublin€1.60
- Northside€2.00
- Southside€2.50
Running it as a fundraiser? Ring us and we will work out a split that suits the school or club.
On the van
What we serve
Soft-serve is the headline, but there is a lot more on board.
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
Questions
Schools — the usual questions
Can you provide insurance and HSE documentation before the visit?
Yes. Ask when you book and we will send it over so your office has it on file before the day.
How long does it take to get a whole school through?
It depends on numbers, but we pace it by year group so classes come out in turn. Give us your headcount and your timings and we will tell you honestly how long to allow.
Where we go
Areas we cover
Louth, Meath and every part of Dublin. Your area sets the travel band, and the travel band sets the price.
Also popular
Other things we do
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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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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Thinking about schools?
Send us the date and we will tell you straight away whether a van is free.