CREMOLOSO GELATO LTD

What CREMOLOSO GELATO LTD does

Cremoloso Gelato Ltd is a family-owned artisan gelato producer operating from London with Italian craft origins (founded 2013 in Alta Val Badia; UK launch 2017). It produces gelato fresh daily on premises from a milk-and-cream base using high-quality ingredients sourced from Italy and locally, with a portfolio of more than 100 flavours spanning traditional dairy gelato (22 wholesale), plant-based gelato on an oat base (13 flavours), sorbets (6) and pre-packaged 460ml retail tubs. The company's technical differentiation centres on a proprietary Optimised Sugar System using trehalose, tagatose and stevia that decouples sweetness, freezing point and body — enabling plant-based gelato with 20–30% fewer calories while preserving scoopability and texture. Its revenue base is built on four pillars: B2B wholesale to restaurants, cafés, hotels and dessert retailers (bulk 4.5L Napoli/Restaurant containers on a pay-as-you-go basis with 48-hour UK-mainland delivery, no long-term contracts, and complementary equipment placement), direct retail from its Earlsfield shop, event catering via a mobile gelato cart service for weddings and corporate clients, and white-label/private-label manufacturing. Additional commercial mechanics include a gelato-counter lease/subscription programme in which display cabinets are provided at no upfront cost against monthly minimum order commitments, securing recurring wholesale demand. The customer profile skews to mid-market SMB foodservice operators, with delivery extended across England and Wales since 2023 and trade-show lead generation through IFE 2024 at ExCeL London.

Name

CREMOLOSO GELATO LTD

Legal name

Cremoloso Gelato Ltd

Website

https://cremolosogelato.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cremoloso Gelato Ltd is a family-owned London-based artisan gelato producer making fresh daily gelato, plant-based and sorbet products for B2B wholesale to foodservice operators, direct retail from its Earlsfield shop, mobile event catering, and white-label manufacturing across the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Gelato Manufacturing

SIC

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Gelato Manufacturing (AFAHAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ice Cream & Gelato Shops (THAFAGAA)

Keywords

• Artisan gelato wholesale
• Plant based gelato
• Gelato catering events
• White label gelato
• Foodservice dessert supply

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. B2B Wholesale Gelato: Bulk gelato and sorbet sales to restaurants, cafés, hotels, and events businesses across the UK. Products supplied in Napoli/Restaurant containers (4.5L) or 460ml retail tubs. 48-hour delivery, complimentary within M25 and England & Wales for orders meeting minimum requirements. No long-term contracts required.
2. Direct Retail Sales: Consumer sales from the Earlsfield gelato shop. Freshly made gelato sold directly to walk-in customers.
3. Gelato Counter/Lease Service: Professional gelato display cabinets provided to wholesale partners at no upfront cost, with full maintenance and servicing included. Customer commits to monthly minimum order value. Generates recurring revenue through gelato supply contracts.
4. Catering & Event Services: Gelato cart service for weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, and celebrations. Mobile gelato service delivering a premium experience at events.
5. White/Private Labelling: White-label and private label gelato manufacturing service allowing businesses to brand Cremoloso products as their own.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cremoloso Gelato produces artisan gelato and sorbet daily on premises in London for B2B wholesale supply to restaurants, cafés, hotels and events in 4.5L Napoli/Restaurant containers and 460ml retail tubs. The company also operates a direct-to-consumer retail shop in Earlsfield, offers a no-upfront-cost gelato display cabinet service programme, mobile gelato cart catering, and white-label/private-label gelato manufacturing. The product range covers over 100 flavours, including dairy, plant-based and sorbet variants.

Product overview

Cremoloso Gelato Ltd is a family-owned artisan gelato company operating as a wholesale and retail gelato business based in London, UK. The product portfolio consists of four main product lines: Gelato Wholesale (22+ traditional dairy-based flavours in 4.5L Napoli/Restaurant containers), Plant Based Gelato (13+ vegan flavours using oat base in 4.5L containers), Sorbet Wholesale (6 fruit-based vegan sorbets), and 460ml Retail Tubs (4 pre-packaged flavours for individual sale). The company also offers Gelato Display equipment (3 cabinet models with free placement programme), Gelato Cart Catering services for events, and White/Private Labelling for wholesale partners. Signature products include the award-winning Salted Amaretto (UK No.1 at Gelato Festival London) and innovative Plant Based Low Sugar Pistachio featuring their proprietary Optimised Sugar System. All products are freshly made upon order with 48-hour delivery across the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gelato Wholesale Traditional dairy-based gelato supplied in bulk 4.5L Napoli or Restaurant containers (serving 40–50 scoops) to foodservice operators, with over 100 flavours including award-winning Salted Amaretto, Ruby Chocolate, Dubai Chocolate and seasonal specials. Made fresh to order with 48-hour UK delivery.
• Plant Based Gelato Vegan plant-based gelato range (over 20 flavours) made with an oat base, including vegan Bacio, Salted Caramel, Belgian Chocolate, Arabica Coffee and Pistachio variants, supplied in wholesale containers to foodservice operators and retailers.
• Sorbet Wholesale Artisan sorbets made with fresh fruit pulp, all vegan and gluten-free, supplied wholesale to foodservice operators and retailers. Includes Pomegranate, Figs, Banana, Avocado & Lime, Raspberries and Cherry variants.
• Gelato Counter (Display Cabinet Service Programme) Professional gelato display cabinets provided to wholesale partners at no upfront cost, including full maintenance and technical support, in exchange for a monthly minimum gelato order. Available in three models (J7, Deluxe, Counter).
• 460ml Retail Tubs Pre-packaged 460ml gelato tubs in flavours such as Salted Amaretto, Clotted Cream-Pistachio Chip, Ultimate Tiramisu and The Original Cremino, sized for small retailers and home freezers.
• Gelato Cart Catering Mobile gelato cart service delivering an on-site premium gelato experience at weddings, birthday celebrations, corporate events and parties across the UK.
• White/Private Labelling White-label and private-label gelato manufacturing service enabling businesses to sell Cremoloso-produced gelato under their own brand and packaging.
• Salted Amaretto Gelato Signature award-winning gelato combining creamy almond notes with a touch of sea salt; available in wholesale Napoli and Restaurant containers.
• Dubai Chocolate Gelato Limited-edition flavour combining rich velvety chocolate, crisp golden kadayif pastry strands and creamy pistachio, supplied in wholesale containers to foodservice operators.
• Plant Based Low Sugar Pistachio Gelato Vegan pistachio gelato on an oat base using Cremoloso's Optimised Sugar System (trehalose, tagatose, stevia), delivering 20–30% fewer calories than traditional sugar-based formulations while retaining scoopability and traditional gelato texture.
• Strawberry Cream & Prosecco (Wimbledon Special) Zero-alcohol Wimbledon-inspired limited-edition flavour combining strawberry cream and prosecco notes, supplied to wholesale customers in Napoli and Restaurant containers during the Wimbledon season.
• Hot Cross Bun Easter Special Gelato Easter-limited gelato flavoured with cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice to evoke traditional hot cross buns, supplied to wholesale customers in Restaurant containers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gelato contains half the fat and fewer calories compared to regular ice cream; nutritional range is 89 calories per scoop (80g serving) for sorbets up to 160 calories per scoop for richer flavours
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• QwirlminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale customer registration is also facilitated through the Qwirl partner platform, in addition to direct website enquiries. Qwirl acts as a channel through which businesses can register as Cremoloso wholesale customers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Joe & Seph's: UK artisan ice cream and dessert producer with a B2B wholesale and direct-to-consumer model; less directly comparable than gelato specialists, but overlaps in premium artisan positioning and foodservice customers.

Direct peers

• La Gelatiera: UK-based artisan gelato producer with retail and wholesale operations, comparable to Cremoloso in product type (gelato/sorbetto) and B2B foodservice distribution model.
• Snowflake Luxury Gelato: UK artisan gelato maker supplying premium gelato to restaurants, hotels and retailers, with comparable positioning, format (Napoli tubs) and B2B focus.
• Northern Bloc: UK-based ice cream and gelato producer focused on B2B wholesale to restaurants, cafés and hotels — closely comparable business model and customer segments to Cremoloso's wholesale arm.
• Oddono's Gelati Italiani: UK artisan Italian gelato maker producing fresh gelato daily from natural ingredients for both retail shops and wholesale customers — directly comparable on production method, product format and target market.
• Amorino: Internationally recognised Italian artisan gelato chain with multiple UK locations and a comparable premium positioning, product format (gelato/sorbet) and foodservice/retail customer mix.
• Gelupo: London-based Italian artisan gelato shop and B2B supplier offering hand-made gelato and sorbetto to restaurants and retailers, with a directly overlapping customer base and product range.

Broad incumbents

• Carte D'Or (Unilever): Unilever's foodservice ice cream brand, widely stocked in UK restaurants and hotels; competes directly with Cremoloso for foodservice dessert menu placements, but at vastly greater scale and with industrial rather than artisan positioning.
• Häagen-Dazs: Global premium ice cream brand with wide UK foodservice and retail distribution; competes with Cremoloso in the premium dessert menu and gelato counter space but at substantially larger scale.
• Ben & Jerry's: Unilever-owned premium ice cream brand with deep UK presence in both retail and foodservice; overlaps with Cremoloso in scoop-shop and wholesale formats but operates as part of a much wider portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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