Do you need a license to sell ice cream UK?

You’ll need a street trader’s licence if you sell your ice cream from a kiosk or any moveable stall. You won’t need a street trading licence if you’re selling ice cream on private land as long as you are seven metres away from the public highway. Remember, you will need the landowner’s permission though.

Do ice cream vans need license?

Unlike some hot food units where certain dishes require some cheffing skills, ice cream vendors just need a good grasp of food hygiene, a driving licence and sometimes a CRB check to allow you to work with children.

How long are ice cream vans allowed to play the chimes?

Ice cream vans can play their chimes for a maximum of 12 seconds and only when they’re stationary, according to a government code of practice.

How do you turn a van into a ice cream truck?

Ice cream trucks come in many different styles, the most common being the step van or high top van. It is also possible to convert a truck or van into an ice cream truck by getting a serving window cut, installing a freezer/inverter, and getting an overall paint job or vehicle wrap to attract customers.

What do ice cream vans sell?

Most ice cream vans tend to sell both pre-manufactured ice pops in wrappers, and soft serve ice cream from a machine, served in a cone, and often with a chocolate flake (in Britain), a sugary syrup, or toppings such as sprinkles.

What are the penalties for unlicensed ice cream vans?

A single unlicensed ice cream van can generate profits of up to £3,000 a day, and it is therefore unsurprising that the usual enforcement options of issuing Fixed Penalty Notices of £90, and/or prosecutions in local magistrates’ courts which typically result in fines in the order of £50-£200, have proven of little or no deterrent to such trading.

Are ice cream vans a good business?

On a hot sunny day few things can beat an ice cream. When the weather is fine and the pitch is right, ice cream vans can clean up. Ice cream offers probably the best profit margins in catering.

Do you need a permit to sell ice cream?

Getting a permit for selling packaged ice cream and novelties is considerably easier than getting a permit to sell ice cream you make. It is difficult to say what exact permits or licenses are required in general because it varies for every state.

Do you need to know about ice cream vending laws?

Remember that many (if not all) these requirements have fees associated with them. Know the ice cream vending laws for your target vending area. Study the laws regularly and carefully. These laws are designed to provide safety, comfort, and enjoyment for you, your customers, and any by-standers.