Antonelli is a family company, with the heritage of four generations of making ice cream cones. As pioneers in the UK ice cream market, we are passionate about ice cream excellence. The Antonelli team like to share their passion about ice cream with those starting an ice cream business. We take a personal approach with our customers, offering support from set up to established businesses. Our bespoke ice cream training facility – the Antonelli Gelato Academy is the only one of its kind in the UK, purpose built for ice cream training courses.
As a company, we are dedicated to supporting our customers, whether you are starting an ice cream or gelato business or well established in the market. Our full time National Technical Manager is on hand to answer your technical questions. We provide ice cream training courses at the Antonelli Gelato Academy or on your premises across the UK if so desired.
With over 100 years in the business, we are now the only UK manufacturer of all types of ice cream cone. Antonelli is the sole UK distributor for Italian company MEC3 (who make world-leading flavours and ingredients). This makes Antonelli unique in the industry. The Antonelli name is well known and respected amongst wholesalers, ice cream manufacturers and parlour owners alike. Twice our company has been approached by the BBC. Our factory has featured on the Great British Bake Off as well as the Cbeebies programme ‘Do You Know?’ If you would like to see these clips here.
If you wish to find out more about Antonelli and read our full story see our main website.
“All the courses I have attended have been brilliant; the team at Antonelli is so passionate about making gelato. It is worth taking a course for someone in the business who wants to step up.” Sam, Leicestershire
“The perfect introduction to ice cream/gelato operations, covering all key bases to formulate decision to invest in set up.“Andrew, Somerset
“After recently starting up a new gelateria, it was great to develop an understanding further and build my recipes so that I can expand my business.” Phil, Lancashire
Special dietary requests are no longer few and far between, they are part of every day life, as the public have become more aware of the food they are consuming and the impact on either their bodies or the environment. ...
Date: 25 November 2019
The SYWTMG sessions cover gelato & sorbet base recipes & flavours, with demonstrations showing you how to make gelato base and a few flavours. We look closely at balancing recipes so that the best structure and texture is maintained, as...
Date: 2 December 2019
The GelBiz training course is centred around starting a Gelato Business, including consideration of your market position, site, finance, the scale of the business, whether you will be a wholesaler or a retailer, the equipment you will need and factors...
Date: TBC
Sales & Technical Director
Mark and his brother David are the 4th generation of Antonellis to manage the family business. Mark has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in making and selling ice cream and gelato. Mark provides specialist training and technical direction at the Antonelli Gelato Academy and with customers across the UK.
National Technical Manager
Jonny leads the ice cream training courses and provides ongoing technical support to customers across the UK, both at the Antonelli Gelato Academy and on customers premises.
Customer Services Manager
Gabbie manages all the course bookings (such as the gelato training courses and ice cream training courses) and liaises with customers. Gabbie will also provide you with advice on logistics if required.
