Ice cream party at yours? Rollickin Gelato can come to you!
We’ll make your ice cream party dreams come true!
Hire one of our Rollickin Funk Trunks and create an ice cream party, shindig, proposal, wedding, engagement, birthday, work shout that makes people rave with excitement.
Serve up the sweetest lickin’ gelato treats and be the star of the show!
Please note: Our pricing is for standard packages. If you need more gelato, our Rollickin team to scoop, or are a little way out of Christchurch, just let us know and we can provide a quote. Easy peasy!!
We get very busy with bookings, so please note that quote requests do not guarantee booking dates.
We really love a good gelato do!
Rollickin Gelato
Funk Trunks
What is a FUNK TRUNK?
A FUNK TRUNK is our self-serve gelato setup. It’s a portable, no-power-needed gelato trunk that serves 100 single scoops of house-made gelato or sorbet and comes with everything you need to get scooping.
How many flavours are included?
Each FUNK TRUNK includes two flavours at a time, chosen from our current FUNK TRUNK flavour menu closer to your event date.
Good news: there are vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options available.
How long does the gelato stay cold?
The FUNK TRUNK keeps gelato cold for 5–7 hours, depending on how hot the day is.
No power, no cables, no stress. Just chill vibes.
What’s included?
Everything. Seriously.
• Rollickin gelato tubs
• Waffle cones
• Spoons
• Serviettes
• Scoops
• Allergen Card
You bring the people. We bring the party!
How many people does one FUNK TRUNK serve?
One FUNK TRUNK serves 100 single scoops.
If you’re feeding a bigger crowd or want more flavours:
• Extra tubs can be added
• Multiple FUNK TRUNKs can be booked and placed side-by-side.
(eg. Two Funk Trunks = four flavours = 200 single scoops)
Do I need power or special equipment?
Nope. No power required and no special setup needed.
It works like a giant, super-insulated chilly bin.
How does pick-up work?
Most people choose DIY pick-up from our Rollickin Gelato Cafe in Riccarton
• The FUNK TRUNK fits in the boot of your car
• Return it by midday the following day
Easy peasy!
Can Rollickin deliver or scoop for us?
Yes. A Rollickin team member can:
• Deliver the FUNK TRUNK
• Scoop for 1–2 hours
• Return the FUNK TRUNK afterward
This service is available for an additional fee (price varies by location).
How far in advance do I need to book?
Please allow at least three weeks’ notice.
Our gelato chefs need time to plan their production whippin’.
Any pro tips? Glad you asked:
• Grab a friend to scoop. It’s the best way to meet everyone
• Leftovers make elite “day after” treats 🍨
Need waaaay more Gelato?
We can organise BIG scale corporate events and collaborations on request. We've already had fun with, just to name a few:
Night Noodle Markets - 10 days of crowd scoopin our inspired Asian gelato flavours in a Hagley Park Rollickin pop-up. Come lick Madame Butterfly, Amanda Panda Pina Colada, Patience Young Grasshopper, Miss Saigon or Mr Moto.
Great Journeys - FREE Rollickin 'Choo Choo" gelato shout for all travellin trainsters! Celebrating the restarting of the Coastal Pacific Train Picton - Christchurch route after the Kaikoura mighty earthquakes.
Antarctica New Zealand - Educating our young audience about the importance of scientific research in Antarctica. Having fun with everything Antarctic here in Christchurch & sending our “Scotty got to third base” gelato over to our brave scientists at Scott Base to test.
Happy 50th Anniversary MacPac! - Here's to a great pioneering kiwi brand born by Bruce in a garage with a pack. Creating and whipping a custom flavour the MIGHTY MacORANGE for Bruce and the now big MacPac crew.
World Buskers Festival! For 10 electric days, Rollickin teamed up with the World Buskers Festival to help turn Christchurch into a street stage. From our Rollickin Gelato Pitch stage, we served scoops alongside spectacle, fueling jugglers, comedians, acrobats and audiences alike. To celebrate the collab, we whipped up a one-off custom flavour, BUSK A NUT. Bold, playful and just a little bit nutty, it was a limited-edition crowd-pleaser made for festival energy and big smiles.
Want Rollickin as a venue?
We don't normally take table bookings but we’re up for anything fun!
Just make contact via our enquiry form & let’s see if we can make it work.
Event Bookings Enquiry
Fill in the form about your event and we'll get back to you, lickety split.
