Gelato Cart Catering
in Los Angeles,
Orange County & beyond.
Premium gelato and ice cream scaled to any guest count. Custom house-made sorbets straight from our commercial Norwalk kitchen on request. Cart service for weddings, corporate events, and brand activations across Southern California.
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Trusted by 100+ global brands and private celebrations
Gelato for private events and creative brand activations
Wide range of flavors
Indulge in classic vanilla or chocolate, elevate with pistachio & cookie butter, or escape with ube, and sticky rice with mango.
Custom-branded cups
Our service comes standard with custom-printed labels, or upgrade to fully-branded full-print cups.
Custom requests based on your event
From lavender-petal lemon sorbets paired with Italicus cocktails poolside, or honey-filled syringes for beauty-inspired activations, gelato fits the bill. Everyday parties deserve sprinkles and cookie crumbles for kids and adults alike!
Included with every gelato cart booking
DEDICATED ATTENDANT
Our trained and caring in-house staff takes care of your gelato cart rental with load-in, service, and load-out.
Load-in and load-out included in base quotes. 1 hour arrival before service start; departure at service end.
CUSTOM CART
Choose your umbrella (white, black stripe, or blue stripe) and countertop accent. The cart matches your event aesthetic.
See more about customizing your cart + bars and other catering platforms →
FLAVORS & SERVICE
Standard service:
• 5 oz cups with label
• Choose 3 flavors
• Ask for available toppings
Minimum 2-hour service window, 50 guests and up.
Scales for longer events and larger crowds.
TRAVEL & BOOKING
No travel fee within 30 miles of Norwalk, CA.
Taxes are built into the quote. No surprise line items.
Fully refundable 50% deposit on events secures your booking on our calendar.
Get a booking estimate in under 2 minutes! We’ll follow up within 24 hours for exact pricing for your event.
OUR GELATO & SORBET MENU
GELATO & ICE CREAM
Vanilla • Chocolate • Strawberry Cheesecake • Pistachio • Coffee with Chocolate • Cookie Butter • Cookies & Cream • Banana Cream Pie • Ube • Mango with Sticky Rice • Matcha
SORBET
Lemon • Mango • Strawberry • Raspberry • Pineapple
SERVICE OPTIONS
INCLUDED LABELS
Every gelato, ice cream, or soft-serve service comes standard with full-color custom labels on 5 oz. white cups. Send us your design or ask us for design help.
CUSTOM CUPS
For more brand impact we can help source custom branded or styled cups for your event, or use your own. We’ll bring everything else!
CUSTOM RECIPE?
Need something to fit your brand or event that you can’t find on any other menu? Our commercial kitchen team can prep in-house gelato or sorbet recipes such as organic lemon lavender. (Limited to 50 guests.)
Share take-home cotton candy or popcorn favors with your guests or order a bundle of favors if you’re skipping the catering. Ask us about bundled catering pricing.
Site Requirements
POWER
A single standard outlet within 100 ft of the service area handles the whole cart. We provide extension cords.
For smaller events, or challenging service areas our gelato cart can utilize battery power.
SPACE, CLEARANCE, LOAD IN/OUT
See the image to the right for reference.
Setup area: With umbrella we recommend at least an 8 x 8 ft. area, with at least 5 ft. distance from any rear walls.
Height: The umbrella requires 10 ft. of vertical clearance.
Width: Measure your spaces to ensure we can reach your intended service area. Our carts vary in size and need from 30 to 36” width to pass.
Stairs/Hard to reach areas: We may need to charge a service fee for additional labor if the cart needs to be carried up long flights of stairs. Best discussed during the booking process.
More questions? See our full catering FAQ →
Add an affogato bar to your event
Here’s a fun idea! Hire us for affogato service, or better yet, top it with our cotton candy. Our micro espresso service is the perfect addition to your event, or request affogato as the main service item. Perfect for weddings, evening events, and classy affairs any time of year.
Looking for Soft Serve Machine Rentals?
Our soft serve service ice cream is made from scratch with real ingredients, not from boxed mix. Available for 50 guests per hour in one flavor. Visit our soft serve machine rental page for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Gelato is churned slower with less air, so it's denser and more intense than ice cream, and served a touch warmer. Sorbet is fruit-based and dairy-free. Soft serve is lighter and softer, dispensed fresh from the machine and served right away. We serve all four so you can match the format to your event.
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Yes. All of our sorbets are naturally dairy-free, including signatures like lemon lavender and blood orange. Share any vegan or allergy needs in your quote request and we'll confirm specifics.
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Our cart keeps product at serving temperature and we portion to order, so a hot, dry day is no problem. For long windows in extreme heat we'll plan service timing with you.
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We scale to any guest count, from small gatherings to large brand activations. Share your headcount and service window in your quote request and we'll confirm the right cart setup and staffing for your size. Custom recipes may be limited to events of 50 or fewer.
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For intimate events or small activations, yes. We develop custom in-house sorbets or gelato tuned to your theme or palate. Organic and seasonal ingredient availability may vary.
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Yes. Standard custom-label cups are included, and full-print cups are available as an add-on and priced depending on the volume.
More questions? See our full catering FAQ →
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Or reach us directly:
hello@thejollysheep.com · 213-204-3189