Winter Just Got Sweeter

Want free gelato for all your friends or colleagues? Convince us!

Now, It's Your Turn To Shine!

This time, we want YOU to show us why we should giveaway one of our gelato carts or stands to you.

Tell us through a video, photo, song, letter, poem, interpretive dance or any other creative way that you'd like, post it to your grid (sorry, no stories) on Instagram or TikTok, use #MESSINAGIMMEACART and tag us. Don’t forget to include where your event is based and your dream date for your cart moment. Just make sure you get it in before 11:59pm on 2 June 2026 .

More winners. More gelato. More birthdays, parties or office popularity. This year, not three but FOUR packages valued at $2,400 each are up for grabs.

Those packages are available in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra - Yes ACT, you are not missing out this year!

SA, WA, hold your disappointment... we have something exciting coming for you soon đŸ€«.

Each winner will receive:

  • 1 Messina Gelato Cart/Stand Hire
  • 1 Gelato Scooper (like an actual person - not just the utensil)
  • 3 Hours of Service
  • 200 Scoops of Messina’s Delicious Gelato
  • 4 Classic Gelato Flavours of Your Choice
  • Instant Popularity
  • Package Inclusion

    We are giving away four packages, each package includes 200 scoops, a selection of 4 classic flavour, one staff member for three consecutive hours of service and bump in and out of the set up.

    Giveaway Terms & Conditions

    To enter, post in feed, use #MESSINAGIMMEACART and tag us (sorry no stories) on Instagram or TikTok telling us why you deserve a free cart or stand by 11.59pm, 2 June 2026. In your post, you must include your location and preferred date of the event you'd like the cart at.

    This giveaway is only redeemable in locations where we offer events services (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra).

    The four winners will be contacted directly on 12 June 2026.

    The package must be redeemed by 1st July 2027.

    Dates are subject to Gelato Messina’s availability. Gelato Messina reserves the right to refuse bookings on dates where they have no capacity to accommodate the booking.

    This offer cannot be sold, donated or redeemed for the monetary value of the offering.

    Any additions to the giveaway package, such as additional scoops or service staff/time, must be paid for by the client as per Gelato Messina’s payment terms.

    This offer is redeemable for locations within 30km of Gelato Messina’s flagship locations in each state.

    • NSW – Gelato Messina, Marrickville
    • QLD – Gelato Messina, South Brisbane
    • VIC – Gelato Messina, Brunswick East
    • ACT - Gelato Messina, Braddon

    By entering this giveaway, you agree that Gelato Messina may use, repost, edit, repurpose and share your competition submission, including any video, photo, caption, audio or other creative content, across Gelato Messina’s owned, earned and paid marketing channels, including but not limited to social media, website, email, digital advertising and paid ads. This applies to all entries, not just the winning submissions.

    If selected as a winner, you also agree to allow Gelato Messina to photograph and/or film the event for marketing, advertising and promotional purposes. If Gelato Messina is unable to capture content at the event due to the winner, venue or event restrictions, Gelato Messina reserves the right to withdraw or forfeit the prize.

    Package and Bookings Conditions

    Our gelato carts cannot go up/down any stairs or through narrow hallways. Venue must allow a minimum of 1.1m width for all access points. If your location cannot accommodate this, Gelato Messina reserves the right to allocate a gelato stand to your location.

    Flavour selection

    • You can select your preferred flavours from our classic flavours at: gelatomessina.com/flavours
    • Confirmed flavours must be received 21 days prior to your event. If flavours are not received within this period, Gelato Messina reserves the right to select an assortment of our recommended, popular flavours.
    • At times, some classic flavours can become unavailable due to seasonality. We will advise you of this closer to your event date and will request a replacement flavour.

    The equipment must only be moved by a Gelato Messina staff member. Any damage or breakage (excluding wear and tear) caused by the client/venue will be charged back to the client after the event.

    Events outside the metro area or on public holidays may incur in a surcharge.

    Flat access is required for refrigerated equipment. The gelato cart and freezer equipment cannot go up or down any stairs or steps. If there are any stairs, please provide photos for Gelato Messina’s assessment and recommendations.

    Gelato Messina will produce and supply the gelato ordered as per the agreed upon amount. In the case that there is any gelato left over, please advise prior to the event date if you’d like it to be packaged up to be left on site at the end of the service time.

    Please refer to www.gelatomessina.com/cart-hire for equipment specific dimension.

    Cancellation policy

    Cancellations of a booking made through the giveaway offer received less than 3 weeks prior to the event will no longer be entitled to the offer.

    Gelato Messina reserves the right to cancel the booking if:

    • The event may be prejudice to the reputation of Gelato Messina
    • Any payments for items added to the package has not been paid for by the due date specified on the invoice
    • The location of the event does not meet basic requirements: access, power (where necessary), repair from adverse weather conditions (for outdoor events)

FEELING SHY OR CAN'T WAIT?

Everyone deserves to enjoy gelato whether it's for a winter denial party, a tax office morale boost, or a good HR-approved chaos.

Book any of our setup below on a Mon-Fri* from now until 1 October 2026, and we'll give you 15% OFF.

To redeem your discount, simply enter the code P15TACHIO in the Promo Code section when submitting your enquiry via our hire page. T&C's apply.

    • Valid for new enquiries only (made after 19th May 2026)
    • The discount is only applicable on gelato hire options, any branded add ons are charged at full price.
    • The booking must take place before 1/10/26.
    • Only available in areas which currently offer hire bookings.
    • Discount not available for Saturday & Sunday bookings.
    • All other standard hire conditions apply. These are available at the point of enquiry.

SMALL PACKAGE

Perfect for office parties, team lunches, client thank-yous and intimate celebrations.

SMALL STAND

PRICING: Start at $1500

  • Up to 100 scoops
  • Choice of 2 classic Messina flavours
  • 2 hours of service and 1 staff
  • Messina cups and spoons
  • Bump-in & out of the set-up

View personnalisation options below.

LARGE PACKAGE

For bigger celebrations, larger budgets and dramatically happier guests. If you require more gelato or staff members, please contact us for a custom quote.

LARGE STAND

PRICING: Starts at $2400

  • From 200 scoops
  • Choice of 4 classic flavours
  • 3 hours of service and 1 staff
  • Messina cups and spoons
  • Bump-in and out of the set-up

View personnalisation options below.

GELATO CART

PRICING: Starts at $2400

  • From 200 scoops
  • Choice of 4 classic flavours
  • 3 hours of service and 1 staff
  • Messina cups and spoons
  • Bump-in and out of the set-up

View personnalisation options below.

  • Small and Large Stand: Our stands are puzzle stands. They break down into sections to be assembled on site. We require flat access to the set up location (no stairs / steps).

    Gelato Cart: Whilst most of our carts don't require power, please let us know if your site will not have easy access to power. Our carts are wheeled on-site, as it cannot be lifted, we require flat access to the setup location.

BRANDING OPTIONS

Both the gelato carts and stands can be easily branded to suit your event

  • CART - PANEL

    Dimensions: 900mm (W) x 350mm (H)

    Price: $300

  • LARGE STAND - PANEL

    Dimensions: 2050mm (W) x 1100mm (H)

    Price: $300

  • SMALL STAND - PANEL

    Dimensions: 950mm (W) x 1100mm (H)

    Price: $250

  • CUSTOM MENU

    Dimension: A2

    Price: $150

  • BRANDED STICKERS

    Dimensions: 40mm diameter

    Price: POA

  • MAKE IT YOURS

    Have something specific in mind?

    Get in touch to explore more options.

Keen to Book Your Event?

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