Bring the world’s only Ice Cream Balls to your next event!
Ice Cream Truck & Dessert Catering in Tampa Bay and Beyond.
Elevate your next event with our handcrafted, cereal-wrapped ice cream balls. Whether it’s a late-night wedding surprise or a massive corporate event, we bring the flavor and the mission anywhere in Florida.
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Full-Service Catering
💛 Complete Service: We provide 2.5 hours of professional service, including setup, serving, and cleanup.
🍦Custom Menu:Choose from our full menu and collaborate with us on a custom ice cream ball flavor crafted just for your event.
🎉 Beyond Desserts: Ask about our "Balls and Buns" package or other full-service meal options for a complete meal solution.Perfect for birthdays, weddings, and corporate events.
Event minimums and service fees apply.
👉 Reach out for a custom quote by selecting, “Book Now.”
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Pop-Up Style
💛 Flexible & Fun: We come to your location and serve from the bus.
🍦Full Menu Options: Guests can purchase anything from our full rotating menu, including all signature ice cream balls and specialty items.
🎟️ Guests Purchase Directly: Attendees buy their treats directly from the bus counter.
📅 Ideal For: Apartment communities, workplaces, large festivals, school functions, and neighborhood events.Should the event's direct sales fall short of this minimum, the host is responsible for the difference. (Please inquire for current details.)
Catering FAQs
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A: We serve the world’s only Ice Cream Balls: premium ice cream hand-wrapped in a crunchy cereal-marshmallow shell and sliced to be enjoyed by hand. Guests receive more than dessert—they enjoy a novel, interactive experience served from our colorful mobile dessert bus. Great Balls of Love is also a family-owned social enterprise committed to promoting disability inclusion, hospitality training and stronger communities.
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A: Submit an event request through our website or contact us at info@greatballsoflove.com or (561) 789-9567. Tell us your event date, location, guest count and the experience you are planning. We will follow up regarding availability and a customized catering proposal.
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A: While we are proudly based in St. Petersburg, FL, our mobile dessert truck serves the entire Tampa Bay area. This includes Downtown St. Pete, the Edge District, Grand Central, Clearwater, Largo, Tampa, and Sarasota. If you’re looking for "ice cream catering near me" in Pinellas or Hillsborough County, we are ready to roll to your location.
Outside of the Tampa Bay Area? Contact us. Scheduling permiting we can roll to just about anywhere in Florida for an event or large-scale festival.
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A: Absolutely! Great Balls of Love is built for scale. Whether you are hosting an intimate gathering or a massive festival, no event is too small or too big for us. We can easily cater to 1,000+ guests with our high-efficiency service, ensuring every guest gets a perfectly chilled, handcrafted ice cream ball without the long wait times typical of other dessert food trucks.
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A: Full-service catering can include menu planning, preparation, transportation, setup, professional service and cleanup. We coordinate with the host or event planner in advance to determine the guest count, service time, menu, venue requirements and best serving arrangement. Contact us for a customized catering proposal.
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A: We believe everyone deserves a sweet treat! We offer a variety of gluten-free and dairy-free ice cream ball options to ensure all your guests can enjoy our desserts. Please let us know about any dietary restrictions when booking your event so we can customize your menu accordingly.
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A: Our setup is designed to be seamless. For our ice cream bus, we typically need a flat parking area and access to a standard power outlet (though we can bring a quiet generator if needed). For indoor events or tighter spaces, we also offer pop-up tent catering and portable setups that deliver the same "Great Balls of Love" experience without the vehicle.
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A: Custom flavors may be available for your special event. We can work with you to develop an Ice Cream Ball inspired by your celebration, organization, brand colors or event theme. Customization depends on the event size, ingredients, production schedule and advance notice, but we will gladly try to make it happen!
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A: We provide mobile dessert catering for weddings, corporate events, employee and staff appreciation celebrations, birthday parties, school and college events, graduations, fundraisers, apartment communities, family reunions, sporting events, festivals and other private or community celebrations. If people are gathering, we would love to help make the occasion sweeter.
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A: Yes. We cater corporate celebrations, conferences, grand openings, employee-recognition events, holiday parties and staff appreciation events throughout Tampa Bay. Our mobile dessert service creates a fun experience for employees and guests while making setup, serving and cleanup easy for the event organizer.
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A: Full-service catering can include menu planning, preparation, transportation, setup, professional service and cleanup. We coordinate with the host or event planner in advance to determine the guest count, service time, menu, venue requirements and best serving arrangement. Contact us for a customized catering proposal.
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A: We offer a unique, "Instagrammable" alternative to traditional wedding cakes. Our wedding ice cream catering features our signature Ice Cream Balls, premium ice cream hand-wrapped in a cereal-marshmallow shell. It’s a mess-free, gourmet treat that stands out for couples in St. Pete, Clearwater, and Tampa.
We are incredibly flexible: we can provide a pop-up for a bachelorette party, bridal shower, full reception service, or a late-night surprise treat. If your venue can’t accommodate our bright yellow truck, no problem,we have a bar pop-up that can fit just about anywhere, indoors or out!
Want more than just dessert? We have a line of delcious coffee beverages and additional sweet treats, just ask!
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A: Our specialty is the Original Ice Cream Ball Treat™—premium ice cream hand-wrapped in a crunchy cereal-marshmallow shell. When catering from our dessert bus, our full menu may include scooped ice cream, dairy-free sorbet, affogatos, milkshakes, frozen specialty drinks, cold brew, espresso, hot coffee and tea.
Want the whole package? Ask about our Buns & Balls Package, which includes a hot dog, chips, a drink and half of an Ice Cream Ball.
Our full menu is available when serving from the bus. For tent pop-ups, we serve our signature Ice Cream Balls exclusively. Menu availability may vary by event.
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A: Our weekday sales minimum is $300, and weekend minimums start at $500. For pop-up events, the host guarantees the expected attendance and covers any difference if sales do not reach the agreed minimum. Travel and additional service fees may apply.
We believe everyone deserves an Ice Cream Ball! If you’re a school, nonprofit or unsure whether your event will meet the minimum, reach out to us. We’re happy to explore options, including delivery or pickup.
