Confetti Snowie Shaved Ice

Listed at 3996 Duke Way in Livermore, at the eastern edge of Alameda County, Confetti Snowie Shaved Ice carries the name of a shaved-ice vendor, and Martha Macias appears in the records as its manager. No storefront, website or menu turned up in public sources, and the Duke Way address may be a home base for a cart or event business rather than a counter that serves walk-in customers. This listing was compiled from public business records and is awaiting the owner's confirmation.

What a shaved-ice vendor usually offers

Many shaved-ice operators work from a cart, a trailer or a small truck instead of a fixed shop. They are booked for birthday parties, school fun days, church festivals, team celebrations and company picnics, and they turn up at community fairs through the warm months.

The product itself is simple: a block of ice shaved into a fine, snow-like texture, then soaked with flavoured syrup, from fruit flavours such as mango, strawberry and pineapple to sweeter blends like cotton candy. Common toppings include sweetened condensed milk, a cream drizzle, chamoy, chili-lime powder and fresh fruit, and some vendors also make raspados with pieces of fruit mixed through.

Booking a vendor for an event

Start with the date, the expected number of guests and the location, because event vendors usually price by serving count or by the hour. Ask whether a set number of cups is included, how many flavours guests can pick from, and whether toppings cost extra. Find out what the vendor needs on site: a level spot for the cart or trailer, a standard outlet or room for a generator, and some shade on a hot afternoon. Mobile food vendors in Alameda County operate under a permit from the county's Department of Environmental Health, so ask to see it. Get the deposit, cancellation terms and arrival time in writing, and if your venue requires proof of liability coverage, request it well before the day.

Events around the valley

From Livermore a vendor of this type typically travels to Pleasanton, Dublin and Sunol, and on request farther west to Castro Valley, Hayward and Fremont. Ask whether a travel fee applies outside Livermore.

Phone 925-606-5510 to ask about dates and availability. If you are Martha Macias or operate Confetti Snowie Shaved Ice, claim this listing through the chamber to confirm or correct its details.