Ice Cream Tuk Hire in York

We specialise in tuk-tuk ice cream cart hire rather than traditional ice cream van hire. Our converted Italian tuk-tuk is compact enough for most venues and offers a unique, stylish alternative to a classic ice cream van.

We require a 20% deposit of the booking value, with a minimum deposit of £100. The remaining balance is due 14 days before your event. We'll send you a secure payment link once your date is confirmed.

The headline package price covers everything listed under the main package. Optional extras such as waffle cones, custom neon signs, branded tubs, additional serve time, and travel beyond 50 miles are charged separately.

Yes. Extra serve time is £100 per hour. Just let us know when you enquire and we'll build it into your quote.

Yes, a mains electric supply is required at your venue to power the tuk-tuk and soft-serve machine. We will bring extension leads and the necessary equipment, but access to a standard power outlet is essential. Generators usually aren't sufficient, as the fluctuations in power can trip the ice cream machine.

Yes, we can arrive earlier to set up and stay on site after service has finished. This is charged as idle time, where the tuk-tuk is on site and fully set up but not in use. It is a great option if you want the tuk-tuk in place for photos or to keep your event timeline flexible.

The machine is constantly mixing the ice cream and needs a little time to recover between each serving. At full pace it can typically produce around one portion every 30 seconds, although it can be a little slower on extremely hot days. In a two-hour service you can expect roughly 200–240 servings at full capacity. Our package is unlimited, so guests are welcome to come back, but our team may gently enforce a sensible limit per person to keep the queue moving and make sure we don't run out for other guests.

The Ice Cream Tuk is a vehicle, so it can't go up steps, around tight bends or through small gaps. When you book, please tell us about any access restrictions, stairs, long carrying distances or narrow routes so we can plan a safe set-up. We park close to the set-up spot and use ramps to unload, so the area must be safe and traffic-free. If access is unsafe or very different from what was agreed, we may need to use an alternative location or decline to proceed.

Unless you tell us otherwise before your event, we may use photographs of our equipment at your event for marketing and promotional purposes, online and in print. Just let us know in advance if you would prefer us not to.

Children under 16 must be supervised around the equipment. We will not serve children excessively for their safety and to ensure fair use for other guests. Our attendants are happy to help younger children by serving them directly rather than letting them operate the machine themselves.