Food and Drink Tricycles: A Fun and Stylish Catering Trend for Modern Events
Planning an event for this summer? If you want to make it more exciting, the latest catering trends are worth taking a look at.
Nowadays, your food and drink can do more than simply keep guests refreshed. It can help create special moments, make people smile, encourage photos and lead them to talk about the experience long after the event has finished.
That is exactly why food and drink tricycles have become such a wonderful choice for modern events: they are both beautifully presented and brimming with personality.
At Firebird Events, our tricycles are designed to add that extra ‘WOW’ factor to corporate events, weddings, private parties, product launches, exhibitions, summer parties and festive celebrations.
From Italian gelato and freshly made waffles to Pimms, Prosecco, smoothies, popcorn and candy floss, our tricycles bring together delectable food which is beautifully presented with a friendly professional service.
Why Food and Drink Tricycles Work So Well
Traditional catering will always have its place, but many hosts now want something more memorable. A food or drink tricycle instantly creates a focal point. Guests can see what is being served, watch items being prepared and enjoy something that feels fun, fresh and personal.
Our tricycles are not hidden away behind the scenes: they are part of your guests’ overall experience.
Whether it is the smell of fresh popcorn, the sight of gelato being served from a traditional ice cream tricycle or the theatre of rolled ice cream being made in front of guests, each one helps to create a fantastic atmosphere.
They are also incredibly versatile. Our tricycles work beautifully at formal receptions, relaxed outdoor parties, corporate hospitality events, exhibitions and brand activations. They can be used as a main feature, an arrival treat, a dessert station, a drinks service or a late-night choice for snacks.
A Stylish Alternative to Standard Event Catering
One of the reasons our food tricycles are so popular is they look fabulous. They can also be tailored to suit the tone of the event.
We have traditional, contemporary and colourful designs, from our burgundy and cream ice cream tricycle to our bright magenta candy floss tricycle, blue and white Prosecco tricycle and copper-inspired Sipsmith gin tricycle.
For clients looking for something polished and premium, our espresso tricycle, cheese tricycle, raclette tricycle and Prosecco tricycle are excellent choices. For events with a more playful feel, our popcorn, candy floss, pick and mix, doughnut and snow cone tricycles always go down well.
This balance of style and fun is what makes tricycle catering so effective. It feels special without being stiff. It gives guests something to enjoy, but also something to remember.
Sweet Treat Stations That Your Guests Will Love
Sweet food stations are one of the easiest ways to bring instant joy to an event. They work for children and adults alike, and they are especially effective at weddings, summer parties, family events, corporate fun days and product launches.
Our ice cream tricycle is a firm favourite. We work closely with Oddono’s Gelati Italiani, who make natural Italian gelato using quality ingredients from around the world. Guests can choose from nine flavours, served in traditional waffle cones with options including chocolate-dipped cones, hundreds and thousands, gluten-free cones, Rossini Curls and 99 Flakes.
For something more theatrical, our rolled ice cream tricycle is inspired by the frozen desserts served on the streets of Thailand. Guests choose from fruit, chocolate and biscuits, which are sliced, crushed and mixed on a cold pan before being rolled into a delicious frozen treat.
Our candy floss tricycle adds colour and nostalgia, while our popcorn tricycles offer sweet and salty popcorn cooked in coconut oil. We also offer crepes, doughnuts, waffles, churros, pick and mix, snow cones and premium ice pops. These options are ideal for creating a dessert station that feels interactive, indulgent and visually exciting.
Summer Event Catering with the WOW Factor
With summer coming up, catering outdoors becomes even more important. Guests want food and drink that feels fresh, sociable and suited to the season. Our tricycles are perfect for summer parties, garden events, outdoor corporate celebrations, festivals, sporting events and brand activations.
Nothing says summer quite like ice cream, Pimms, Prosecco, smoothies or strawberries and cream. Our Pimms tricycle, complete with its cheerful Union Flag design, is a brilliant choice for summer receptions and outdoor parties. We serve fruit-filled Pimms with Schweppes Lemonade, creating a classic British summer drink experience.
Our Prosecco tricycle is another stylish option for drinks receptions, weddings and evening events. Served by our uniformed operator from our contemporary blue and white tricycle, it brings a celebratory feel to any occasion.
For health-conscious guests or daytime events, our smoothie tricycle is always popular. Guests can choose from a range of fun flavour combinations, and we prepare freshly squeezed orange and apple juice on the tricycle before blending each smoothie in front of them.
We also offer strawberries and cream, ice pops, snow cones and soft serve ice cream or frozen yoghurt, all of which work beautifully in warm weather. These are the types of small details that turn a good summer event into a memorable one.
Interactive Catering that People Will Enjoy
One of the biggest advantages of food tricycle hire is the interaction it creates. Guests enjoy watching their food being made. It gives them a reason to pause, chat and engage with the event.
Our crepe tricycle is a great example. Guests can watch their crepe being made fresh in front of them, then choose from a wide selection of sweet and savoury toppings. Our waffle tricycle offers the same sense of theatre, with crisp waffles cooked fresh and served with toppings such as Nutella, fresh strawberries, maple syrup, whipped cream, bananas and icing sugar.
Our churros tricycle is another crowd-pleaser. Fresh dough is fried in front of guests, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and served with melted Spanish Valor chocolate. It smells incredible and tastes even better.
If you need savoury options, our raclette tricycle is a brilliant choice. The cheese is slowly grilled and scraped over hot baby new potatoes, served with balsamic onions, cornichons, red peppers and rocket. It is warm, comforting and ideal for both indoor and outdoor events.
Food and Drink Tricycles for Corporate Events and Brand Activations
Our tricycles are especially popular for corporate events because they are professional, practical and memorable. They work well at conferences, exhibitions, office parties, product launches, client hospitality events and promotional campaigns.
A branded popcorn stand or food tricycle can help draw people towards an exhibition stand or activation space. Coffee, smoothies, popcorn and ice cream are all excellent for encouraging footfall and creating positive associations with a brand.
Our espresso tricycle and espresso stand are ideal for conferences and exhibitions, where guests appreciate high-quality coffee served efficiently. Our baristas serve coffee, tea and hot chocolate with the same friendly, professional approach we bring to all our services.
For evening corporate events, our gin, Prosecco, Pimms and mulled wine tricycles offer a polished drinks experience with plenty of visual appeal.
Practical, Flexible and Easy to Fit Into Your Event
As well as looking fantastic, our tricycles are practical. Many have a compact footprint of around 1.1m x 2.5m, making them suitable for a wide range of venues. Several options operate from a standard 13A power supply, while others require additional power depending on the equipment.
We also help you choose the right option for your number of guests. For example, our popcorn tricycle can serve up to 150 portions per hour, our candy floss tricycle up to 100 servings per hour, our ice cream tricycle up to 70 servings per hour and our smoothie tricycle up to 100 servings per hour.
This means we can recommend the best tricycle or combination of tricycles for the size, style and schedule of your event.
Find out more about our food and drink tricycles today. Or simply contact us for more information.
