Ice Cream Van Hire Surrey
Classic campervan ice cream van, covering your local area
Delicious artisan flavours
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Vintage VW Campervan Ice Cream Vans for Events, Weddings & Brand Activations
Looking for ice cream van hire in Surrey that’s a little more special than the usual roadside van? Buttercup Bus provides beautifully restored vintage VW ice cream vans, serving artisan gelato and sorbet at weddings, corporate events, brand activations and private parties across Surrey.
Based just outside the county in Croydon, we’re perfectly placed to deliver reliable, stylish ice cream experiences throughout Surrey — from countryside weddings to corporate HQs and summer celebrations.
Explore our main service and prices here: Ice Cream Van Hire (London | Surrey | Sussex | Kent)
Authentic Vintage Ice Cream Vans
(Not Replicas)
We don’t do plastic carts or generic vans.
Buttercup Bus operates original 1970s Volkswagen campervans, lovingly restored and converted into fully compliant mobile ice cream vans. Each setup is designed to look incredible in photos while delivering a fast, professional service.
VW Campervan Ice Cream Vans
Perfect for outdoor events, weddings and festivals — fully road-worthy and photo-ready.
Mini Campervan Ice Cream Cart
Crafted from the front face of a classic VW camper. Ideal for indoor venues (ground floor or lift access required).
Mini Tabletop Ice Cream Carts
A compact option for offices, smaller spaces and corporate environments.
Flexible packages so that you can choose your own custom flavours from over 100 choices – or stick to our house options.
Ice Cream Van Hire for Surrey Events
We provide ice cream van hire across Surrey for a wide range of events, including:
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Weddings & garden receptions
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Corporate events & office parties
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Brand activations & product launches
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Private parties & milestone birthdays
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Festivals, fairs & community event
Our team has over 16 years’ experience delivering events smoothly, professionally and with a friendly, upbeat service style.
Planing a wedding too? See our wedding transport page here.
Corporate & Branded Ice Cream Van Hire in Surrey
Buttercup Bus is a go-to supplier for corporate ice cream van hire in Surrey, working with brands, agencies and PR teams to create memorable, shareable experiences.
If you’re planning a brand activation or promotional tour, start here:Branded campervan hire for promo events
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Vinyl wraps or branded decals on the van
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Branded wafer discs, cones and serviettes
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Custom ice cream flavours and colour-matched gelato
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Fully staffed service with experienced event crew
Want examples? Check out this branded ice cream van brand activation case study to promote a pop star, with custom flavours and colours of ice cream to match the aesthetic.
What’s Included in Our Ice Cream Van Hire?
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Up to 2 hours of service for up to 100 guests
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Unlimited ice cream during service time
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Up to 6 flavours of artisan gelato and sorbet
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Friendly, experienced serving staff
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Fully insured and compliant setup
Additional guests can be added at a simple per-head rate.
You can also see a quick service/price overview here:
See Ice Cream Van Packages
5-Star Rated & Fully Compliant
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⭐ 5-star food hygiene rating
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Registered with local authorities
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£10 million public liability insurance
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Nut-aware menu with full allergen information
We regularly work at high-end venues, corporate sites and private estates throughout Surrey.
Why choose Buttercup Bus
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Genuine vintage VW campervans
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Flexible setups for indoor and outdoor venues
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Trusted by brands, venues and private clients
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Friendly, professional team with years of experience
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Ice cream that tastes as good as it looks
We’re not just an ice cream van — we’re part of the event!
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Areas We Cover in Surrey
Guildford • Reigate • Epsom • Weybridge • Farnham • Dorking • Leatherhead • Banstead • Cobham • Esher • Redhill and surrounding areas.
We are proud members of the Surrey Events Professionals networking group, and have worked at many Surrey venues to include Gate Street Barn, where we are a preferred supplier, and the Guildford Pavillion.
If you’re unsure whether we cover your location — message us here!
Related Ice Cream Van Hire Services
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Ice Cream Van Hire London
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Ice Cream Van Hire Sussex
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Corporate Ice Cream Van Hire
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Wedding Ice Cream Van Hire
Our Gallery
The photographs on this page were taken using the actual products that we serve.
See credits at bottom of page for more info.
Scroll through our other services!
Our vinyl wrapped or decal branded campervans, camper glitter popup bars, beetle glitter bug, camper ice cream and crepe vans, mobile bars and campervan photobooths make for great entertainment at events, be that a festival, corporate hospitality or promotional event... along with our campervan self-drive rentals. We also offer lots of funky wedding services with our fleet. Check out the scrolling gallery below for more info - and contact us to discuss!
Branded campervan hire
Perfect for your promotional event
We offer a range of branded campervan services with either ful vinyl wraps or low tack vinyl decals. We also have a campervan that converts into a poptop bar with serving counter.
Classic campervan holidays
The perfect self-drive adventure
We have a choice of RHD 1970s classic VW Campers for you to self-drive for a camping holiday with added retro charm. Includes a gas hob and whistling kettle & kitchenware for the perfect picnics.
Campervan and beetle wedding transport
Choice of pretty pastel coloured wedding cars
Our wedding car services come with one of our fab drivers, flower garland decor and wooden "Just Married" sign. We have a collection of pretty, cream and pastel coloured campervans and a soft top beetle to choose from.
Campervan Photobooth Hire
A photobooth inside a classic campervan
Offering a choice of classic campervan photobooths to hire in a range of pretty pastel colours - complete with instant prints, props, oilne gallery and decor. This photobooth will be talked about for months after your event!
Mini Camper Ice Cream Cart
Delicious gelato and sorbet served
With a choice of four flavours from over 100 options, our unique camper ice cream cart will provide a great talking point - complete with huge neon light, parasol and bunting.
Campervan ice cream van
Delicious ice cream served from a classic VW campervan
With a choice of four flavours from over 100 options, our gorgeous classic VW camper ice cream can will provide a great talking point - perfect for your outdoor event.
Waffle van
Hot, fresh waffle van
Waffles on wheels - with our campervan dessert truck. We have a range of toppings, whipped cream and sauces to serve, along with optional ice cream add-on.
Campervan Mobile Bar
Your mobile bar with flexible pricing options
Our mobile bar is set up inside a classic VW Camper, ready to serve wine, beer, cocktails and spirits, alongside soft drinks. Perfect for your weddingm, festival, corporate hospitaity event or brand activation.
Campervan DJ Bus
Mobile DJ Hire in a VW Camper
Our vintage VW DJ bus provides a unique entertainment experience, complete with professional sound equipment, lighting, and an experienced DJ who tailors music to your event requirements.
Popup campervan glitter bar services
Popup campervan glitter bar services
Our new campervan popup glitter bar services - built on the theme of a campervan front fave - ideal for indoor or outdoor events - glitter makeup artist, decor and mirror photobooth with instant prints - why not hire it in combination with the peepboard?
Indoor photobooth - wooden vintage photobooth
Check out our sister company with details
Check out our sister company, Vanilla Chinchilla Events, for our beatutiful wooden, indoor photobooth services, complete with instant prints, online gallery and some incredible backdrop options.
Glitter bug beetle glitter bar and photobooth
Popup glitter bar and photobooth in a VW Beetle
Our new VW beetle popup glitter bar and photobooth - Introducing "Glitter Bug" - complete with glitter artist, sparkles, eco glitter, props, photobooth and fabulous decor.
Campervan glitter bar boot hatch service
Upgrade your camper photobooth with this add-on
We can add a glitter bar service, operating from the rear of your campervan photobooth - where you can get "sparkled up" and then hop into the campervan photobooth for pictures!
Campervan peep board
Glitter popup bar or photobooth bolt-on service
Our specially made, wooden campervan peep board is the perfect bolt-on service to add to your campervan photobooth or perhaps our glitter bars. Set up on heavy duty cast iron stand - a fun addition!
(Not avaliable with the beetle glitter bar as won't fit in! Ha!)
Get a Quote for Ice Cream Van Hire in Surrey
Dates book quickly, especially during spring and summer. Get in touch today to check availability and request a quote for your Surrey event.
Image credits
Top half of page images:
Photographer: @nadinelorettaphotography / @joannaransonphotography
Venue: @frenshamhallweddings
Florist: @budsfloristry
Models: @keshandhattie
MUA: @stephaniewarrenmakeup
Hair: @tonisearlebridal
Second half of page pictures:
Photographers: @thornandfound /
@tyler_rook_photography / @primephotographyeastbourne / @thebarnatsomersbury