Coventry Event Catering
Vintage Ice Cream Van Hire
Authentic Vintage Ice Cream Van Hire Sub-headline: Make your event unforgettable with the UK’s most exclusive collection of restored vintage vans. From 1940s classics to 80s icons, we bring nostalgia to your doorstep.
Timeless Style, Modern Service. With our Vintage Ice Cream Vans
Nothing captures the imagination quite like the chime of a classic van. Our vintage ice cream van hire service features some of the rarest vehicles in the country, including the iconic Morris PV and the Bedford CA. These units are more than just catering vehicles; they are talking points that provide the perfect backdrop for photos at weddings, film shoots, and corporate brand activations.
While the exteriors are beautifully period-correct, the interiors are fitted with modern, high-output machinery to ensure fast service and consistent quality for crowds of any size.
- Rare Heritage: We own and maintain one of the few surviving Morris PVs in the UK.
- Photo-Ready Aesthetics: Perfectly restored paintwork and classic lines that complement any event theme.
- High-Volume Capability: Our vintage units are equipped with state-of-the-art soft-serve and gelato machines.
- Flexible Menus: Choose from traditional "99" flakes, locally sourced artisan gelato, or bespoke toppings.
The Vintage Ice Cream Van Collection
Bring a touch of nostalgia to your event with our beautifully restored vintage units.
The Morris PV (1946–1953)
- Dimensions: 4.4m x 1.9m
- History: One of fewer than 40 units surviving in the UK.
- Features: Equipped with a state-of-the-art soft-serve machine.
- Requirements: 32amp
Bedford CA (1952)
- Dimensions: 3.7m x 1.9m
- Style: The "Long Wheel Base" version; one of our smallest and prettiest vintage units.
- Features: High-performance soft-serve machine.
- Inventory: Multiple units available for large-scale hire.
- Requirements: 32amp
Citroen HY (1947)
- Dimensions: 3.7m x 1.9m
- Style: The iconic "Type H" French design—a true standout.
- Features: Our first vintage unit featuring a 24-pot gelato scoop freezer.
- Requirements: 32amp
Coventry Event Catering
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