Ice Cream Truck Alternative

Looking for an Ice Cream Truck? A Gelato Cart Serves Every Guest, Where the Party Is

An ice cream truck parks at the curb and guests line up in the sun. Our gelato cart sets up where the party is, indoors or under shelter, and a trained barista scoops premium gelato, Italian ice cream, for every guest, with our Love Affogato and coffee for the grown-ups. Birthdays, weddings and company events, in Orlando and anywhere in Florida.

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The Affogato Cart set up and ready to serve at a venue

Why a gelato cart beats an ice cream truck at a party

A truck serves from a window at the curb, one guest at a time, and the party drifts outside to find it. The cart sits inside the party, next to the dance floor or the cake table, and the guests come to it because it is there.

Nobody pays at the window. You book per guest, every guest is served, and children under 3 are free. The flavours are chosen in advance in the booking calculator, from classics like vanilla, dark chocolate and strawberry to premium choices like pistachio and salted caramel, one flavour or two, and guests can have half-and-half.

It is gelato, which is Italian ice cream: denser, silkier and more flavourful than the soft-serve a truck dispenses. Each serving is scooped fresh in front of the guest, and the Unlimited Toppings & Sauces Bar lets children build their own cup.

Dairy-free sorbets and naturally gluten-free gelato mean every guest is served from the same cart, and for the adults there is espresso-style coffee and our signature Love Affogato.

Gelato being scooped from The Affogato Cart during service

Pick the package for the party

Every package is priced per guest, and you see your exact price as you build it. Gelato packages let you add a second flavour, from classics like dark chocolate and strawberry to premium choices like pistachio and salted caramel. Coffee packages include a hot espresso-style coffee and an iced coffee for every guest, with alternative milks and decaf available.

Coffee Bar from $8 · Gelato Bar from $8 · Affogato Bar from $10 · All-Inclusive from $18 per guest. Full menus on Services.

Add the Unlimited Toppings & Sauces Bar to a Gelato or Affogato package for $2 per guest, so guests build their own cup; it is included in All-Inclusive. The Beverage Bar adds still water, club soda, sodas, juices and alcohol-free mocktails, from $3.50 per guest when bundled with a package.

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The birthday name on the cups and the cart

The cups can carry a personal celebration design with the birthday name or the occasion, and the cart’s side panel can be personalized to match, so the cart becomes part of the decor and shows up in every photo.

Cup personalization is a flat $100 and cart personalization a flat $300, whatever your guest count. Choose it in the booking calculator at least 10 days before the party.

The Affogato Cart side panel with a personal celebration designAffogato Cart cup with a personal celebration sticker

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What hosts say

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★★★★★
We had the Affogato Cart at my sister-in-law’s 40th birthday party, and they were truly one of the highlights of the night! Our guests couldn’t stop talking about them and kept going back for more.
Irini H. · Private celebration · Google review
★★★★★
You can tell the passion that Sam puts into his craft. Great service, excellent value and amazing gelato!
Brad M. · Private event · Google review

Ice Cream Truck Alternative: questions we hear most

More answers on our FAQ page.

Do you have an ice cream truck?

No. We bring a styled gelato cart, staffed by a trained barista, that sets up inside the party or under shelter outdoors. It needs about 8 ft by 4 ft of space and no power, and it serves every guest rather than whoever walks to the curb.

Is gelato the same as ice cream?

Gelato is Italian ice cream: the same cream, milk, sugar and flavour, churned more slowly and served slightly warmer, so it is denser, silkier and more intensely flavoured. Children ask for ice cream and get the best version of it.

Do guests pay per scoop?

No. You book per guest, every guest is served, and children under 3 are free. Your exact price is shown in the booking calculator before you commit, with no hidden fees.

Can the kids choose their own toppings?

Yes. The Unlimited Toppings & Sauces Bar can be added to Gelato and Affogato packages for $2 per guest, with sauces and toppings guests help themselves to, and it is included in the All-Inclusive package.

How does payment work?

Build your quote in the calculator, see your exact price and reserve online. A 50% deposit holds your date and the balance is due 30 days before the event (events within 30 days are paid in full), or you can pay in full at booking. Major holiday dates are reserved with payment in full.

Can the cart be outdoors in the Florida heat?

Yes, under shelter: a tent, pergola or covered patio, whatever the forecast, because gelato and coffee equipment cannot sit in direct sun or rain. If temperatures are expected above 85°F we may be unable to serve outdoors at all, and a garage, lanai or indoor spot solves it. The cart runs on its own battery system, so it needs no power wherever it goes.

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