Carpigiani seeks chefs to scoop title of world’s best gelato master!

 The world’s leading gelato and ice cream equipment manufacturer, Carpigiani UK, is delighted to announce the return of The Carpigiani Gelato Challenge for 2024. So, if you make the best gelato in town, Carpigiani wants to hear from you!

Applications are now open for the world-class Gelato Challenge, for a chance to represent the UK in Italy, at the Gelato Festival World Masters Championship – scooping the title of World’s Best Gelato Master! The opportunity will include an all-expenses-paid trip to Bologna, Italy, using Carpigiani’s state-of-the-art equipment, and the provision of branded chef whites.

With two national heats taking place in Carpigiani’s UK development kitchens, the winners of each will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take their show-stopping gelato recipe to Italy and compete in the World Masters Championship in Bologna!

Before reaching the global stage, entrants will need to produce a single flavour of gelato to impress a panel of judges who will analyse the taste, structure, creativity, and presentation of the gelato.  To help wow the jury, gelato chefs will have access to a selection of Carpigiani’s state-of-the-art equipment to produce their recipe.

Carpigiani UK Managing Director, Paul Ingram, says: “We are really excited to bring the Carpigiani Gelato Challenge back to the UK! This is a fantastic opportunity for professional gelato artisans to showcase their craft and compete against some of the best gelaterias across the UK, with the opportunity to also represent their country in the globally renowned Gelato Festival World Masters championship!

“If previous competitions are anything to go by, we’re in for a real treat as this competition really highlights the best gelato chefs operating in the UK. So, if you, or someone you know, makes the best gelato, the competition is free to enter so get involved – we can’t wait to receive your application!”

Two UK heats will take place in November 2024 in Carpigiani’s development kitchens – one in London’s Park Royal (7 November), and the second at the company’s headquarters in Hereford (14 November). Each heat will be evaluated by select industry specialists who will decide which chef has the winning recipe.

To get involved, entrants can apply for free online, via Carpigiani UK’s website. The winner from each UK heat will then participate in the Gelato Festival World Masters as one of 40 finalists from across the globe in Italy, in 2025.

To find out more and to enter The Carpigiani Gelato Challenge 2024 visit: www.carpigiani.co.uk/gelato-challenge-2024