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Start an Ice Cream Van Business
Soft Serve Machine / Slush Machines / Food Van Equipment / Commercial Compact Fridges & Freezer units.
A van has limited power, space and water, so the machine and the power supply have to be chosen together. We help you select the right soft serve machine, then work out the generator or battery power to run it reliably all day.
Soft serve machines for ice cream vans
Gelmatic HC Easy 1 GR for mobile trade.
Slush & frozen drink machines
Sencotel frozen drink dispensers.
Machine selection / Generator sizing / Battery & inverter power
Starting an ice cream van business? We help you power it right
A van has limited power, space and water, so the machine and the power supply have to be chosen together. We help you select the right soft serve machine, then work out the generator or battery power to run it reliably all day.
Get help choosingSoft serve machinesFrom machine to power, step by step
Choose the machine
Compact countertop, gravity-fed soft serve machines suit most vans. We match flavours and output to your trade.
Add up your power needs
We check the electrical rating of the machine and everything else on board: fridges, freezers, slush machines and lights.
Size the generator
The generator needs to cover your total running load with headroom for compressors starting up. Quiet inverter generators suit events.
Or run on batteries
A pure sine wave inverter and lithium battery bank, sized for your trading hours, recharged from mains, the vehicle or solar.
Stock the van
UHT soft serve mix that stores dry until opened, dipping chocolate, cones, cups and spoons.
Train and service
Training on the machine before your first event, and our national service team when you need it.
Everything for your van
Backed by Majors Group
Training
Hands-on training for you and your staff, including Carpigiani Gelato University courses.
Training →Marketing support
Help to launch and promote your business, from flavour ideas to custom-branded cups, spoons and packaging.
Branding & packaging →Experienced team & service
Backed by our highly experienced team across Australia and New Zealand: more than 100 people, including our national service team. Genuine parts and qualified technicians Australia-wide. Service: 1300 005 777.
Book a service →Frequently asked questions
Can I run a soft serve machine from a generator?
Yes, when the generator is sized for the machine plus everything else on board, with headroom for compressor start-up. We help you work it out.
Can I run my van on battery power?
Yes. With a pure sine wave inverter and a lithium battery bank sized for your trading hours. We help you work out the load and run time.
Which soft serve machine is best for a van?
Usually a compact countertop, gravity-fed machine. The right model depends on your power, space and how much you sell.
Do I need a fridge for the soft serve mix?
Our UHT soft serve mix stores dry until opened, which saves space on board.
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Ice Cream Food Van Business
Soft Serve Machine / Slush Machines / Food Van Equipment / Commercial Compact Fridges & Freezer units.
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Talk to our specialists
Free demo at your nearest showroom, machine set-up, recipe and menu development and one-on-one training. Call 1800 625 677 or send an enquiry.