Previous Events

Over the last few years, Gilliano's have supplied ice cream vans at a wide range of events, including:

  • British Moto Cross Championships
  • Race For Life - Cancer Research
  • Felixstowe Carnival
  • Stortford Music Festival
  • Essex Inter-Schools Football Championships
  • Orsett Show (Heavy Horse)

Throughout the year, we also attend many annual Festivals and Charity Events as well as a variety of traditional Village and School Fetes.

Gilliano's Ice Cream Vans have also been used in many advertising campaigns ranging from photo shoots in The Observer newspaper to TV commercials, including one where one of our vans was used as a funeral hearse.


The pictures and videos below show the Gilliano’s Ice Cream vans at work at various locations across the East of England:

Olly Murs - 08/11/2010

Olly promoting his new album in our van at Dream 100 Colchester


Olly Murs & Gill - 08/11/2010

Dream 100 asked us along to surprise Olly at the launch of his album


Open Day at Colchester United F C - 04/07/2010


WOW - Look an Ice Cream Van! - 30/05/2010

This was the first time ever - that this young lad had seen an Ice Cream Van as they live in rural Suffolk - picture taken in Mile End, Colchester whilst visiting.


Race For Life - Southend - on - Sea - 23/05/2010

Before the event started


Race For Life Southend-on-Sea - 23/05/2010

You just about see the top of our van (yellow arrow pointer) as thousands take part on the hottest day in May for Cancer Research.


Race For Life - Castle Park, Colchester - 16/05/2010

Over 3000 women took part in the Cancer Research Event held at Castle Park, Colchester.


11am At Orford Quay - 02/04/2010

You can find us at Orford Quay throughout the summer season.(April - September)


Carte D'Or Ice Cream Parlour - 01/10/2009

If you prefer something extra special for your event then our Carte D'Or Parlour is a must.


Evening Concert In The Park - 11/07/2009


Eight Ash Green Festival 2009 - 03/07/2009

Gilliano's Ice Cream is The BEST!!


Heart FM Launch at Chelmsford. - 22/06/2009

We were proud to be part of the launch of the New station Heart FM.


Making Of The TV Advert For Remember A Charity - 09/06/2009

The picture shows one of our vans being used for a TV Advert which was shown on ITV, Channel 4 & ITV2 during April & May 2009. The full advert can still be seen at http://www.fundraising.co.uk/video/2009/04/23/remember-charity-ice-cream


Stortford Music Festival 2009 - 16/05/2009

Two day event held every year. We have covered the event for the last 2 years.


BBC ESSEX Breakfast Presenter Tom - 02/05/2009

Trying His Hand At Pulling A Ice Cream


Felixstowe Music Festival In The Park - 07/03/2009

Can you spot the Ice Cream Van?


Felixstowe Carnival 2008 - 23/08/2008


Would you like an Ice Cream? - 28/07/2008


Photo Shoot For The Observer Newspaper - 16/05/2007


"We felt that Gilliano's Ice Creams provided us with an excellent service and proved to be a worthwhile and successful inclusion for our event"
Secretary of Show - 15/09/2008

"Your van was popular with young and old, and we hope we will be able to book you again for next years football festival."
- 15/09/2008

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