Real fruit ice cream & catering — common questions

Everything from what New Zealand–style real fruit ice cream is, where to find us at San Diego farmers markets, to booking a mobile ice cream stand for your party or wedding.

What is New Zealand–style real fruit ice cream?

It’s a made-to-order treat popular in New Zealand: premium ice cream (dairy or plant-based) is blended on the spot with real frozen fruit until it becomes a soft, creamy swirl — closer to soft serve than a hard scoop, with bright fruit flavor in every bite.

Where can I find The Frosty Cone in San Diego?

We’re a mobile stand serving San Diego County farmers markets and community events. Check our Find Us page for the current weekly schedule and follow us on Instagram for last-minute pop-ups.

Do you offer ice cream catering for events in San Diego?

Yes. We bring our mobile NZ-style real fruit ice cream stand to private parties, weddings, birthdays, company events, and local fairs across San Diego and Southern California. Dairy and plant-based options are available. See our Catering page or tell us your date, location, and guest count on our Contact page.

What kinds of events do you cater?

We cater dessert for weddings, birthday parties, corporate gatherings, school and community events, farmers markets, and fairs. If you need a mobile ice cream stand or party dessert catering in San Diego or SoCal, we’re happy to discuss a custom setup.

Do you have vegan or dairy-free options?

Yes. We offer a plant-based vanilla base alongside classic dairy vanilla. Toppings marked (V) are vegan-friendly. Dairy and plant-based bases share the same swirl machine, so ask us about allergens if you need a strict dairy-free guarantee.

How do I order?

Pick a base, blend up to two real fruits, add a free topping, and choose a waffle cone or cup. Everything is mixed fresh when you order

How do I book ice cream catering for a wedding or company event?

Use the contact form (select events/booking) or email us with your date, venue or neighborhood, guest count, and whether you prefer dairy, plant-based, or both. We’ll follow up with availability and a simple quote for San Diego and SoCal events.

How is this different from other fruit ice cream or soft serve?

Instead of syrups or pre-flavored soft serve, we blend whole frozen fruit into the ice cream base to order. That New Zealand–style method is what you’ll also find at other real-fruit ice cream stands in San Diego — we focus on a short ingredient list, dairy and plant-based options, and farmers market hospitality.