Event venues sell frozen desserts in short, busy windows: before a game, at halftime, during intermission or between sessions. The right frozen dessert for an event venue is one your staff can hand over in seconds and your guests can carry back to their seats. This guide covers what stadiums, arenas, convention centers and banquet venues should look for.

What makes a good frozen dessert for an event venue

• Individually wrapped: no scooping or plating, so lines keep moving.
• Easy to eat in a seat: a stick or bar works better than a cup that needs a spoon.
• Stable in the freezer: holds up between events and through busy service windows.
• Clear allergen information: easy for staff to answer questions at the counter.
• Something different: a treat guests do not see at every stand.

Types of venues and how they sell

Stadiums and arenas

Sales peak in a few short windows, so speed matters most. Put frozen desserts in grab-and-go freezers at concession stands and portable carts, and list them on the menu board.

Convention and expo centers

Attendees buy snacks during breaks. A novelty freezer near seating areas or exhibit hall cafes works well for an afternoon treat.

Banquet and catering venues

Individually wrapped frozen desserts can work for casual events, outdoor receptions or kids’ tables, where plated desserts are not practical.

Fairs, festivals and seasonal events

Outdoor events on hot days drive frozen treat sales. Portable freezers at high-traffic points help catch impulse buyers.

Where frozen banana pops fit

A chocolate-dipped frozen banana is a familiar fair and ballpark treat that stands out next to standard ice cream bars. Totally Bananas foodservice frozen banana novelties are individually wrapped for single-serve sale and packed 24 units per case, with flavors including plain chocolate, strawberry crunch, sprinkles, cookies and cream, and peanuts.

Totally Bananas states that all of its novelties are dairy free, which gives guests who avoid milk another option. Some ingredients come from facilities that use milk, and toppings such as peanuts carry their own allergens. Keep the foodservice ingredients and specs on hand for staff.

Planning stock around the event calendar

Order frozen desserts by event, not by month. Attendance, weather and event type all change how much you sell.

• Look at past sales per event and per stand to set par levels.
• Increase stock for sold-out events, hot weather and family events.
• Check freezer temperatures and rotate stock first in, first out between events.
• Order by flavor, since each case contains one flavor.

See case packs and order planning and how to store frozen banana pops for more detail.

Speeding up service

Keep frozen desserts in the freezer closest to the register so staff do not leave the line. Use clear pricing and signs, such as the Totally Bananas foodservice sales aids, so guests decide before they reach the counter. Our fast service plan for concessions has more ideas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What frozen desserts sell best at stadiums and arenas?

Individually wrapped novelties on a stick or bar sell well because they are fast to serve and easy to eat in a seat.

Are frozen banana pops easy to serve at events?

Yes. They are individually wrapped and need no prep, so staff can hand them over straight from the freezer.

How can my venue order Totally Bananas?

Contact Totally Bananas to talk about products, samples and ordering for your venue.