Party dessert catering in Los Angeles

5.0 · 41+ Google reviews

Birthdays, kids’ parties, mitzvahs, showers, graduations, and backyard bashes — Bernie’s brings a staffed Italian ice cart, hand‑torched meringue, and flavors kids and adults line up for alike.

Strawberry Italian ice topped with hand-torched meringue and a condensed-milk drizzle, in a Bernie’s cup

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What Bernie’s brings to your party

  • Our signature cart — Fits a backyard, a rooftop, a park, or a living room
  • Hand-torched meringue — Finished to order — the kids love watching the torch
  • Chef-crafted flavors — Real fruit, filtered water, and cane sugar. All natural.
  • Dairy-free & gluten-free* — So every guest — and every allergy — can dig in
  • Friendly staff — We serve, you host the party

*Our Italian ice is made dairy-free and gluten-free. A few specialty flavors may contain trace amounts of dairy — just ask and we’ll point you to the right ones for your guests.

Founded by a Michelin‑trained chef, Bernie’s Italian Ice has served hundreds of birthdays, mitzvahs, and backyard parties across Los Angeles — by cart or aboard our pink dessert food truck.

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A guest smiling while eating Bernie’s Italian ice at a party

Dessert catering for every celebration

  • Birthday parties — Kids’ birthdays, milestone birthdays, and everything in between
  • Bar & bat mitzvahs — A treat that keeps up with the dance floor
  • Baby showers & bridal showers — Light, pretty, and never too sweet
  • Graduations, sweet 16s & pool parties — Cold dessert for a hot LA afternoon

“We had Bernie’s for my daughter’s Harry Potter themed birthday party. It was a hit with the kids and the adults! Jon went the extra mile setting up like it was a real Honeydukes!” — Farah A., Google review

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A cup of Bernie’s strawberry Italian ice with torched meringue at a party

Loved at parties across Los Angeles

5.0 out of 5 · 41+ Google reviews
“Hired them for my birthday to do dessert, and they did NOT disappoint! Flavors were super delicious and interesting. All my guests kept asking me ‘where did you find them?!’ Multiple people said they wanted to steal my idea. Really loved it. A+”
Nicholas McAndrew Birthday party
“We had Bernie’s for my daughter’s Harry Potter themed birthday party. It was a hit with the kids and the adults! The flavors were amazing, and Jon went the extra mile setting up like it was a real Honeydukes!”
Farah Abdulla Kids’ birthday
“Bernie’s Ice was a huge hit at a recent mitzvah we hosted! The shaved ice was delicious, super healthy, and made with all natural ingredients. BUT, the best part was the staff who were extremely kind, fun and professional. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!”
Kim Kelly Mitzvah
“Bernie’s was such a hit at my bridal shower — a truly special and unique touch. The flavors, each one better than the last, were so refreshing, beautifully crafted and never too sweet. And the gorgeous cart was so fun and cute!”
Samantha Kellenberger Bridal shower
“We reached out to Bernie’s for a corporate catering event and the treats were delicious! It was the first time we tried ice granitas. The flavors were refreshing, and the marshmallow/meringue on top was amazing! Definitely would recommend!”
Michele Tran Corporate event
“After tasting their delicious granita at Smorgasburg LA, I knew I had to use them for a corporate party I was coordinating. They arrived on time, set up a beautiful display, and were friendly serving our guests. Looking forward to using them again.”
Brad Austin Corporate party
“We hired Bernie’s for our daughter’s wedding beach party, and they did an amazing job! The setup was beautiful, the flavors were delicious, and they were extremely professional from start to finish. Everyone loved it.”
Efi Hubschman Wedding
“The setup was adorable and the granita shaved ice was soo delicious. There’s a wide range of flavors and they are all unique. The meringue and condensed milk toppings are a fun addition. Jon and his team are so lovely and easy to work with.”
Jillian Fowkes Private event
“We had Bernie’s for a private event! Adults and kids alike were thrilled with the delicious dessert. It was so different from other items. The team was very friendly and easy to work with from set up to execution.”
Linda Foley Private event

Flavors your guests will talk about

Bernie’s is crafted with fresh ingredients and unique, chef‑driven flavor combinations — something for every guest to dig in to.

  • Strawberry Mint
  • Mango
  • Pineapple Coconut
  • Sicilian Lemon
  • Black Sesame
  • Passion Fruit Vanilla
  • Orange Guava
  • Chocolate
  • Cold Brew
  • Grapefruit
  • Peach Sweet Tea
  • And more!

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Hand-piping torched meringue onto a cup of Bernie’s black sesame granita

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Date, headcount, and the occasion — the form below takes about a minute.

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We’ll reach out with pricing and a flavor menu built for your event.

We roll in and serve

Cart, torch, staff — you host, we handle dessert.

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Good to know

  • Is there a minimum party size? — We serve intimate backyard parties and big bashes alike. Tell us your headcount and we’ll size the menu.
  • Is Italian ice kid-friendly? — Very. It’s real fruit, water, and cane sugar — no artificial colors or syrups — and kids love watching the meringue get torched.
  • Can you match a party theme? — Yes. We’ll build a flavor menu around your theme and can add themed touches to the cart.
  • Is the Italian ice dairy-free and gluten-free? — Yes. It’s made dairy-free and gluten-free. A few specialty flavors may contain trace amounts of dairy — we’ll flag those for your guest list.
  • Where do you cater parties? — All of Los Angeles County and Orange County.
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Prefer to call/text? (323) 533-0419