Small-batch gelato, sorbet, and ice cream scooped from a styled cart. 58 Hester brings a mobile gelato cart to beachfront weddings in La Jolla and Del Mar, conventions downtown, brand activations at Fashion Valley, and corporate events across the county across San Diego.
Serving San Diego, La Jolla, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Chula Vista, Escondido, and beyond — book it on its own or alongside our coffee and matcha bars for one vendor, one invoice, one point of contact.
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From beachfront weddings in La Jolla and Del Mar, conventions downtown, brand activations at Fashion Valley, and corporate events across the county, our mobile gelato cart fits naturally into downtown conventions, brand activations at Fashion Valley, beachfront weddings in La Jolla, and film wrap parties. One barista comfortably serves intimate gatherings; for larger crowds we add staff and carts to keep the line moving.
Premium small-batch flavors, including dairy-free sorbets.
Fruit sorbets keep dairy-free and vegan guests happy.
Branded cups, and affogato when paired with our espresso cart.
Bundle gelato with our coffee or matcha cart.
Tell us your date, guest count, and service window and we'll build a custom quote for your San Diego event — usually the same day.
A trained 58 Hester attendant handles load-in, service, and a clean load-out. We arrive 1–2 hours early.
Our polished cart styled to your event, with custom labels and menu signage included.
A curated flavor lineup with a minimum 2-hour service window, scaled to your crowd.
We travel across Southern California. Taxes built into your quote and a simple deposit secures your date.
Rated 5.0 on Google. Professional, punctual staff and custom-branded setups across Southern California.
A track record across weddings, corporate events, and activations.
Trained attendants handle load-in, service, and a clean load-out.
Cups, labels, menus, and styling matched to your event.
Bundle multiple carts with a single point of contact.
We provide mobile gelato cart catering throughout San Diego County, including these communities and beyond.
Gelato cart catering with 58 Hester typically starts around $550 for a two-hour service. Most San Diego events range from $550 to $1,500, depending on guest count, service hours, and menu. Fill out our quote form for exact pricing for your date.
We serve San Diego, La Jolla, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Chula Vista, Escondido, Encinitas, Del Mar, and surrounding communities. Hosting elsewhere in San Diego County? Reach out — if it's in the county, we'll be there.
Yes. We serve outdoor events across San Diego County and recommend a shaded or covered setup during warmer months. When power isn't available nearby, we can bring a generator for a small fee.
Yes — fruit sorbets are dairy-free and vegan-friendly.
Yes — pairing gelato with our espresso cart for affogato is a guest favorite.
For weekend weddings and peak season, 2–4 weeks ahead is ideal. We can sometimes accommodate shorter timelines for weekday events — reach out and we'll check your date.
San Diego County pairs beachfront wedding venues in La Jolla and Coronado with a strong convention, biotech, and film scene. That makes it an ideal setting for our gelato catering, which brings small-batch gelato, sorbet, and ice cream in custom cups to events throughout San Diego County.
From Hotel del Coronado to Scripps Seaside Forum in La Jolla, we cater beachfront and resort weddings, downtown conventions and expos, and Sorrento Valley and UTC corporate events. Each booking includes dairy-free sorbets and affogato when paired with espresso, and premium flavors kept perfectly frozen with on-site cold storage.
San Diego's famously mild climate makes it one of the best year-round outdoor markets in the state. Serving every city in San Diego County and reaching neighboring Orange County and the Inland Empire, we make it easy to add a standout experience to your event.
One gelato cart scales from an intimate gathering to a 1,000-guest activation.
Planning a specific event? Explore our wedding, corporate, festival, and brand activation catering.
A gelato cart adds a memorable, photo-ready moment to cocktail hour, receptions, showers, and welcome parties. We match cups and colors to your palette, and can pair it with our coffee or matcha bar so you book one vendor for the whole day.
Draw a crowd at conferences, product launches, grand openings, and brand activations. Custom-branded cups and signage turn the gelato cart into a marketing moment guests photograph and share.
Birthdays, graduations, baby showers, holiday parties, and backyard celebrations feel special with a gelato cart. Guests of every age love it, and we handle setup, service, and a clean breakdown.
For festivals and large gatherings we bring additional staff and equipment to serve high volume without slowing the line, with branding for the event or an activating sponsor.
Every booking includes everything needed to run a smooth gelato cart from setup to breakdown, tailored to your guest count and event.
Serving San Diego, La Jolla, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Chula Vista and surrounding San Diego County communities.
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