Film & Photo Shoot Rentals | Wholly Cow Ice Cream | Charleston, SC
Wholly Cow Ice Cream brings authentic vintage style to film sets, photo shoots, commercials, brand campaigns, and editorial projects throughout Charleston, South Carolina, and the greater Lowcountry. Whether you need a retro ice cream truck as a hero prop, a scoop cart for a lifestyle shoot, or a fully staffed ice cream setup for your cast and crew — we have options that fit your production.
Meet the Fleet
Suzy — The Vintage Retro Ice Cream Trailer
Suzy is our showpiece, a vintage-style retro ice cream trailer styled after a classic 1949 French Citroën H van. She's one of the most visually distinctive props available for rent in Charleston and across South Carolina. Her retro design, warm color palette, and unmistakable silhouette make her an instant focal point on any set or location.
Suzy has appeared at weddings, festivals, and corporate events across the Lowcountry, and she's equally at home on a film set, in a brand campaign, or as a backdrop for editorial photography. She reads as authentically vintage without being costume-y — the kind of prop that makes a director or creative director stop and say "yes, that's it."
Best for: Film sets, commercials, music videos, outdoor lifestyle shoots, brand campaigns, large-scale production days
Awesome Alice — The Classic Scoop Cart
Alice is our full-sized scoop cart — charming, compact, and versatile. She works beautifully in indoor studio environments, lifestyle shoots, and smaller commercial projects where a full trailer isn't practical. Clean lines, real ice cream signage, and that classic scoop shop look.
Best for: Outdoor or Indoor studio shoots, lifestyle and editorial photography, product shoots, brand content.
Miss Maggie — The Intimate Scoop Cart
Miss Maggie is our smallest and most flexible option. She fits through standard doorways, rides in elevators, and can be positioned almost anywhere on a set. Her compact footprint makes her ideal for tight locations, interior shoots, and projects that need real ice cream charm in a small space.
Best for: Tight interiors, hotel shoots, boutique brand content, close-up product photography
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How It Works
With or Without Ice Cream Service
All three options are available as a prop rental only — or with full ice cream service staffed by our team. Need a beautiful vintage ice cream truck/trailer on your set but don't need ice cream? We can do that. Want to keep your cast, crew, and extras happy between takes with actual scoops? We can do that too.
- ✅ Prop rental only — no ice cream service required
- ✅ Fully staffed with ice cream service available
- ✅ Available by the hour or full day
- ✅ Flexible setup for interior or exterior locations
- ✅ Charleston, SC and greater South Carolina locations
What We Bring
When you book a staffed rental, we handle delivery, setup, service, and breakdown. Our team arrives on your schedule, works cleanly within your production environment, and stays out of the way when the camera rolls. We've worked with production crews before, and we understand how a set runs.
Service Area
We are based in Charleston, SC and available for production bookings throughout:
- Charleston & downtown Charleston
- North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, West Ashley
- Johns Island, James Island, Folly Beach, Isle of Palms
- Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, Sullivan's Island
- Summerville, Goose Creek, Daniel Island
- The Lowcountry and Greater South Carolina — contact us for out-of-area availability
Common Use Cases
- Ice cream truck rental for film production — Charleston, SC
- Vintage ice cream trailer for wedding photography — Charleston, SC
- Vintage ice cream trailer for photo shoots and editorial — Charleston & South Carolina
- Retro ice cream van prop rental for commercials and brand campaigns
- Ice cream truck prop for music video production — South Carolina
- Retro scoop cart for real estate and hospitality brand photography
- Ice cream cart rental for lifestyle photography and content creation
- Scoop cart for hotel, resort, or hospitality brand shoots
- Mobile ice cream setup for entertainment productions and events
Book Suzy, Awesome Alice, or Miss Maggie for Your Production
Available for film, photo shoots, commercials, and branded content throughout Charleston & South Carolina.
Staffed or unstaffed. With or without ice cream service.
catering@whollycowicecream.com | 843-367-1221
Wholly Cow Ice Cream & Coffee | 3642 Savannah Highway, Johns Island, SC 29455
Vintage ice cream truck and cart rentals for film production, photo shoots, and commercial projects in Charleston, SC and across South Carolina.
