This ice cream cart catering package brings a scooping cart and a friendly host to your event for 2 hours, serving up to 60 guests, starting at $650. Guests choose from three flavors you select in advance, and cups, napkins and spoons are included, so there is nothing for the host to supply.
The family-owned cart is based in San Francisco and serves ice cream from a well-known local creamery. It fits birthday parties, office celebrations, school events, weddings and summer block parties where a dessert station keeps guests moving and gives the afternoon a nostalgic, old-fashioned feel.
What's Included
- Your choice of 3 ice cream flavors
- Cups, napkins and spoons for every guest
- A friendly host to scoop and serve
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This ice cream cart catering package brings a scooping cart and a friendly host to your event for 2 hours, serving up to 60 guests, starting at $650. Guests choose from three flavors you select in advance, and cups, napkins and spoons are included, so there is nothing for the host to supply.
The family-owned cart is based in San Francisco and serves ice cream from a well-known local creamery. It fits birthday parties, office celebrations, school events, weddings and summer block parties where a dessert station keeps guests moving and gives the afternoon a nostalgic, old-fashioned feel.
What's Included
- Your choice of 3 ice cream flavors
- Cups, napkins and spoons for every guest
- A friendly host to scoop and serve
- Up to 60 guests
- 2 hours of service at your event
- Setup and serving handled by the vendor
Optional Add-Ons
- Extra hour of service at $100 per hour
- Extra flavor at $60
- Cones at $0.50 plain, $1.00 sugar or $1.50 waffle per guest
- Cookies or brownies at $75 per 60 pieces
- Balloon garland at $85
- Umbrella for the cart at $25
Larger Guest Counts
If your guest list grows, the same basic package scales by tier: $900 for up to 100 guests, $1,125 for up to 120, $1,350 for up to 150 and $1,800 for up to 200. This listing is the 60-guest tier. Share your final headcount when you request a quote so the vendor can confirm the right tier.
The vendor also offers fuller packages with toppings and whipped cream for hosts who want a sundae bar style station, plus a shorter quick-stop option. Those are separate services, so mention them in your request if you would like to compare before deciding on the three-flavor cart.
Flavor and Serving Notes
You choose the three flavors before the event, which lets you match the menu to the season, a theme or your guests' tastes. Each guest is served in a cup with a spoon and napkin by the cart host. If you want cones, add them per guest at the published add-on rates, and mention any dietary needs in your request.
Travel Fees
Events in San Francisco and San Mateo County have no travel fee. A $75 travel fee applies to locations outside those two counties, and a $150 fee applies when travel time exceeds one hour. These fees are added on top of the package price, so include your full venue address in your quote request.
Booking Details
A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your reservation. The price shown is the vendor's published starting price; the final quote is confirmed with the vendor based on your date, guest count and details. The package starts at $650 for 2 hours and up to 60 guests. Any add-ons, extra time, larger guest tiers and travel fees are confirmed in your quote before you pay the deposit.
Planning Tips
Pick a shaded spot with level ground for the cart, close to where guests gather but away from the main entrance so a line does not block traffic. Choose flavors that cover a range of tastes, such as one chocolate, one fruit and one classic vanilla style, and ask about dairy needs among your guests.
For a two-hour window, many hosts schedule the cart right after a meal, a cake cutting or a team activity so guests arrive in waves. If you expect a single rush, consider whether an extra hour or a second flavor helps keep the line short.
Why Hosts Choose an Ice Cream Cart
A cart gives guests something to do as well as something to eat. People line up, chat while they wait and choose between flavors, which naturally breaks up a long afternoon. It also handles allergies and preferences more easily than a single plated dessert, since guests pick what they like and the host can steer them to the right option.
For corporate events, a two-hour cart works well as an afternoon break during an offsite or as a thank-you treat for a team. For family parties, it doubles as a dessert course and an activity for kids. At weddings, it can replace or sit alongside the cake as a late-evening treat for guests on the dance floor.
Trust and Reviews
The vendor is five-star rated by past clients and runs as a family-owned local business with a friendly host at every cart. Send your date, guest count and venue through Events in Minutes to check availability and lock in your flavors.
