Do you want to make your next birthday party, office get-together, or barbecue the talk of the town? Then consider serving ice cream! Whether you choose to go the traditional route with a classic ice cream truck rental or get creative with one of these unique ideas, your guests are sure to be impressed. 

1. Rent an Ice Cream Truck

This is the most classic way to serve ice cream at an event, and for good reason! Everyone loves seeing an ice cream truck drive up, especially when it's adorned with all their favorite childhood characters. And what's not to love about being able to choose from a wide variety of flavors?

If you're worried about long lines or not having enough for everyone, consider renting two trucks. Trust us, it'll be worth it when you see the looks on your guests' faces.  

2. Set up an Ice Cream Bar

If you want to get really creative, set up an ice cream bar where guests can create their own sundaes. You can provide a variety of toppings like sprinkles, fudge sauce, and whipped cream, as well as some more unusual ones like bacon bits and green tea powder. This is a great option if you have guests with dietary restrictions because they can choose which ingredients to include or leave out. 

3. Make Ice Cream Cake

For a show-stopping dessert that will have your friends zipping up their Insta stories faster than you can say "chocolate chip," try making an ice cream cake. Start with a layer of cake, top it with a layer of softened ice cream (your flavor of choice!), then repeat. You can get as fancy or as simple as you want with this one—just make sure you have enough for everyone!

4. Float It

Take your sundae game to the next level by serving root beer floats or another type of float. Just add some scoops of ice cream to glasses of your chosen beverage and enjoy! You can even get creative with this one by using unique flavors of ice cream or adding fun toppings like marshmallows or chocolate chips. 

5. DIY It

If you're feeling really ambitious (and have some extra time on your hands), why not make your own ice cream? This is a great option if you want complete control over the flavors and ingredients that go into your treats. Plus, it's a fun activity to do with kids! Just make sure you have enough time to let the mixture freeze before your guests arrive—no one wants brain freeze.   

6. Get Creative with Your Container

Scoop some soft serve into cones, bowls, or even cups made out of waffle cones! If you're feeling really adventurous, try hollowing out fruit like watermelons or pineapples and filling them with scoops of deliciousness. Your guests will be so impressed they'll be snapchatting photos of their desserts before they've even taken their first bite.   

7. Use It as Decoration

We know what you're thinking—this one sounds too good to be true. But we promise, it's possible! Ice cream garlands made out of brightly colored scoops look beautiful hanging from trees or draped across a buffet table. They'll add a touch of whimsy to your event that's sure to put a smile on everyone's face—plus, they double as delicious snacks!

Wrap Up!

No matter what type of event you're planning, serving ice cream is always a good idea! Whether you go the traditional route with an ice cream truck rental or get creative with one of these unique ideas, we guarantee your guests will be happy campers (or should we say "happy scoopers"?) either way.