We’ll bring the party.
Our ice cream isn’t just dessert, it’s an experience. Whether you're planning a wedding, festival, or private event, we bring the energy, the flavors, and the fun.
GOOD TIMES, GREAT ICE CREAM
Events we cater.
Ice cream catering for weddings, corporate events, birthdays, and school events across Orange County and Southern California.
The sweetest addition to any event.
WHAT WE BRING
Every South Swell catering setup is a full interactive experience. We bring our hand‑dipping station to your event so guests can watch their ice cream come to life. Pick a base, choose toppings, and we dip and build it right in front of them.
⋆ Bases
Hand‑dipped vanilla bars, frozen bananas, and coconut milk ice cream bars
⋆ Specialty topping combos
Classic sprinkles and peanuts plus a rotating lineup of specialty combos and drizzles. Pick your favorites, pile them on, enjoy the show.
⋆ The Cart
Choose our Standard setup for a tight, classic experience — or go Deluxe with our full topping lineup, larger cart, big menu board, and extra staff for a showstopper.
For nearly a decade, South Swell has brought our hand-dipped ice cream cart to weddings, corporate events, and celebrations across Southern California. From iconic resorts to favorite local backyards we've shown up everywhere.
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Featured Venues: Montage Laguna Beach, The Resort at Pelican Hill, Casa Romantica, Ole Hanson Beach Club, The Casino San Clemente, San Clemente State Park Historic Cottage, Talega Golf Club, Agape San Clemente, The Ranch at Laguna Beach, The Bungalows Laguna Beach, The Hotel Laguna, Heisler Park, Salt Creek Beach, Marriott Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa, The Canyon House at Rancho Mission Viejo, Big Canyon Country Club, The Westin South Coast Plaza, UCI Health Irvine, The Ebell of Los Angeles, Morgan Estate Temecula, and Montserrat Winery San Diego - plus private estates throughout Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Laguna Beach, Aliso Viejo, San Juan Capistrano, Coto de Caza, Mission Viejo, Glendale, Temecula, Murrieta, and Palm Springs.
Don't see your venue? We travel throughout Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Temecula. Reach out and we'll make it happen.
Here’s how
things work
Tell us about your event
Fill out your event info in the form bellow. We’ll check availability and reply with a custom quote.
Pick your South Swell spread
Choose your bases, toppings, drizzles, and setup style. We’ll help dial in the right arrangement for your crowd.
We bring it all to you
Our team arrives with the cart, sets everything up, hand-dips treats for your guests, and keeps the whole thing flowing.
LET’S START PLANNING
Lock in your date.
Fill out the form and we'll come back with a custom quote. Book 3–6 weeks out for summer dates, sooner if you can.
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★ southswellevents@gmail.com ★ San Clemente · Laguna Beach, CA
FAQ
How far in advance should I book? We recommend booking at least 3-6 weeks out, especially during summer. But reach out even if your event is sooner — we'll do our best to make it happen.
How many guests can you serve? We regularly serve events from 100 to 1,000+ guests. Let us know your headcount and we'll customize the setup.
Do you have dairy-free options? Yes — our frozen bananas and coconut milk ice cream bars are dairy free and can be dipped into our dairy-free chocolate and topped just like our ice cream bars.
What's included in the service? We bring everything — our dipping station, all the ice cream, toppings, drizzles, napkins, and serving supplies. We handle setup, service, and cleanup.
Where do you cater? We're based in San Clemente and Laguna Beach and serve all of Orange County. We also travel to LA, San Diego, and most cities in Southern California for events. Contact us for availability.
How does pricing work? Pricing is based on your guest count and setup needs. Fill out our event request form and we'll send you a custom quote.