Soft Serve Ice Cream and Artisan Gelato Machines

Are you looking for Soft Serve Ice Cream and Artisan Gelato Machines?

Carpigiani have over 70 years experience in the professional catering equipment industry, offering first class service from our in-house service team, Carpigiani technicians that will come out and service and maintain your machine, and service contracts to suit your needs and business. Our Sales Team will help you decide which Soft Serve Ice Cream and Artisan Gelato Machines are best for you business and customer demand and our after sales team will help you with technical support whenever you need it.

Carpigiani Soft Serve Machines

Soft serve is a delicious soft whipped ice cream or yoghurt served in a cone, in a cup, with a dessert, as a sundae or even as a base for a thick shake. To make soft serve ice cream you can create a freshly made mix which is your own bespoke recipe using raw ingredients such as good milk and cream, or simply buy a pre-made liquid or powder base which is ready to go by adding to the machine.

World Class Machines

A Carpigiani soft serve machine turns fresh ingredients into a sumptuously creamy product, ready to serve in a matter of minutes. Lighter than air, the smooth texture and speed at which it can be prepared ensure fresh soft ice cream or frozen yoghurt available instantly and on demand.

Premium Quality, Express Service

If you need to offer a quality dessert in a time pressurised environment then a Carpigiani soft serve machine is the machine for you. Using natural ingredients or a premium ready-made base mix, a soft serve dessert from a Carpigiani Soft Serve Machine can deliver a quality, fresh fragrant product which is difficult to beat.

The liquid base mix is preserved perfectly within the upper, refrigerated hopper of all Carpigiani soft serve machines. When the product is dispensed by the operator liquid mix is frozen instantaneously, thereby ensuring freshness and consistency, providing large quantities on demand. Premium quality and express service to compliment your business and profits.

Carpigiani Artisan Gelato Machines

The definition of Artisan is “a worker in a skilled trade, especially one that makes things by hand”. Today machines may help us, but the philosophy remains. Gelato is healthier and lower in fat than ice cream, made in small batches using fresh, natural ingredients and is served at a warmer temperature for a more intense flavour.

The Gelato Journey

To produce good gelato you need quality raw ingredients and to follow a key process: There are 5 core steps, in the process of making artisan gelato:

1. Pasteurisation – Pasteurisation is a heat treatment that ensures the safety of the ingredients and preservation of the gelato. After heating, the liquid mixture remains at an elevated temperature for the time necessary to guarantee the process; then cooled rapidly before being stored at a maximum of +4°c.

2. Homogenisation – Gelato is produced by continuously stirring a mixture containing milk, sugar and natural flavourings as it freezes. A mixer is an indispensable tool for mixing, homogenising and diffusing any solid or fibrous ingredients into the mix. This helps obtain a consistent,  uniform base.

3. Production – Any syrup or flavours that are required are introduced into the cylinder and mixed through with the agitator. During this phase, the machine incorporates air into the mix and begins to freeze as the base makes contact with the side of the cylinder, forming tiny crystals which give gelato its smooth characteristic.

4. Blast Freeze – The gelato is extracted from the machine at -7 to -9°c and should then be placed in a freezer capable of further reducing the core temperature to -12°c as quickly as possible. This helps to keep the structure, texture and taste of the gelato while in storage or when served.

5. Store, Display and Serve – Carpigiani provides a wide range of display cabinets, each one perfect for displaying your artisan gelato safely and attractively. For more information on our range, see our ‘display & design’ section.

Carpigiani Gelato University

Gelato University was established in 2003 to educate students in the art of artisan gelato and soft serve ice cream. Today, Carpigiani Gelato University is recognised internationally for developing successful gelato entrepreneurs around the world. Featuring a comprehensive training programme, cutting-edge teaching and a team of internationally recognised Gelato Masters, over 6,000 students globally pass through our courses each year.

Our Introductory sessions – At Carpigiani UK we are proud to offer a complete range of courses in locations around the country. Our free monthly taster sessions are ideal for anyone interested in gelato and the significant profit opportunity that artisan gelato can achieve. So whether you’re looking for new ideas, techniques, or recipe inspiration, check out our website for the next available date for an introductory course near you.

Taking the next step – We offer a range of more advanced courses for those looking to understand more about the science, the production process and more advanced techniques such as fruit gelato, gelato on a stick, single portion desserts and gelato cakes. From one to five days, the courses are held around the country, run by our very own, highly experienced, Development and Training Chefs. Upon completion you will have the knowledge to create your very own recipes, strategically planning the perfect mix to create a bespoke offering for your business or kitchen. Upon completion, you will receive a special certificate of your participation, demonstrating your commitment to producing wonderful frozen desserts, artisan gelato and sorbet.

Carpigiani offers the best professional Soft Serve Ice Cream Makers and Artisan Gelato Machines in the industry and our team are there to help you decide which is the best equipment for your business and profits. Give the team a call on 01432 817271.