Media & Awards

MEET YOUR {OUTSTANDING} MAKER – ISLAND GELATO!

MEET YOUR {OUTSTANDING} MAKER – ISLAND GELATO!

At the 2024 Oustanding Food Producer Awards Island Gelato was proud to take home gold, silver and bronze awards for various gelato flavours. We were also proud to take home an award for Oustanding Maker of the Year! Following this win as part of their Meet Your Maker...

One of the best ice creams in New Zealand according to readers!

One of the best ice creams in New Zealand according to readers!

Stuff Travel’s recent article on where to find the best ice creams in New Zealand prompted a flurry of alternative suggestions from readers, in which Island Gelato was named one of the best! Island Gelato, Auckland The Pics Peanut Butter Caramel gelato with toffee...

We’re a Finalist in the NZ Food Awards

We’re a Finalist in the NZ Food Awards

We're a finalist, baby! We've been nominated as a finalist at this year’s (2023) New Zealand Food Awards! Island Gelato Co. has been nominated for our Chocolate & Forest Berry Italian Gelato Cake as a finalist in the Below Zero category!  Check out our 5 locations...

Taking out 4 Awards at the 2023 Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards

Taking out 4 Awards at the 2023 Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards

We’re excited to announce that we’ve won not one, not two but four awards at this year’s (2023) Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards!!!! We took home two Gold Medals for our Pineapple Mojito Sorbet and our Chocolate & Forest Berry Italian Gelato Cake! A Silver...

Meet the Kitchen Manager: Hannah Clarke, Island Gelato

Meet the Kitchen Manager: Hannah Clarke, Island Gelato

Island Gelato recently entered 15 flavours into the Ice Cream and Gelato Awards. After winning 13 medals, we spoke to Hannah Clarke, the Kitchen Manager. Clarke was born and raised in Auckland, living in Point Chevalier, where her parents encouraged her and her...

Island Gelato takes 13 awards at the NZ Ice Cream and Gelato Awards!

Island Gelato takes 13 awards at the NZ Ice Cream and Gelato Awards!

A record number of gold medals have been awarded in this year’s NZ Ice Cream and Gelato Awards. Chief Judge Jackie Matthews says it's a reflection of the quality in the industry. “The quality of these locally produced ice creams, gelatos and sorbets is as good as...

NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards 2022

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Mango Lime Passionfruit

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Rhubarb

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Gin, Grapefruit & Yuzu

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Tamarillo

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Rich Chocolate

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Dulce de leche

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Espresso Martini

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Pic's Peanut Butter Caramel

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Vegan Mint Chocolate Truffle

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Sicilian Pistachio

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Coconut & Passionfruit Swirl

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Blueberry Mascarpone & Ginger Crumble

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Salted Passionfruit & Coconut

News

For every flavour, a story to tell

For every flavour, a story to tell

At Island Gelato, we build our flavours from the ground up, and through this process each flavour develops its own unique story. Here’s how we turn flavours into masterpieces. We like to say that gelato is the chef’s ice cream. Gelato uses more milk than cream,...

What it means to be on the Island Gelato team

What it means to be on the Island Gelato team

At Island Gelato Co, our people provide the passion. That means everything we do is fueled by the amazing energy our team brings to work every day. From our chefs to our scoopers, everyone is part of the Island Gelato Co family, and contributes to the quality...

Why more is more with Island Gelato flavour combos

Why more is more with Island Gelato flavour combos

The old saying goes “less is more”. That might be true when choosing fonts for a presentation, but when it comes to picking your flavours at Island Gelato more means more. We make sure to use top quality ingredients in every scoop and craft our flavours to sing even...

5 reasons to love Island Gelato

5 reasons to love Island Gelato

Right off the bat there’s something you should know there are so many more than five reasons to love us. Today we’re going to tell you a little story about five things we love. Five things that help make our gelato what it is and keep our customers coming back for...

Currently hiring for a Store Manager.

We are currently looking for a full-time store manager for our busy gelato cafe in the CBD Ferry Building. Island Gelato is a boutique gelato cafe that was first opened on Waiheke Island back in 2014, and has now expanded both to Auckland CBD and Newmarket. Our team...

Mama’s Day Sunday May 10th

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and we have a special gift for you to give. Surprise her with a 1 litre tub of our delicious Gelato which can be delivered or picked up from Waiheke or Ferry Building stores this Saturday 9th before 2pm. Guess what! we will throw...

Island Gelato opens a new store in Newmarket this September.

Island Gelato Company is super excited to announce the opening of the NEW store this September. Westfield Newmarket opens its brand new mega mall on Broadway and Island Gelato Co will be nestled up on the rooftop alongside a stellar line up of restaurants, bars and...

Island gelato are currently “HIRING” Baristas.

Island Gelato Company are currently hiring experienced Baristas for our Brand new Store in the Ferry Building, Auckland CBD. If your 'Rock star' workers and consider yourself to be bubbly, energetic and have that no.1 attitude to work and your team then please send...

ISLAND GELATO ARE HIRING KITCHEN STAFF!

The Island Gelato Co are looking for experienced kitchen or patisserie staff to join our busy creative team. Must have an EXCELLENT attitude to work and be willing to work hard with a passionate team in our brand new production kitchen. If that sounds like you please...

Island Gelato Waiheke “Winters break”

  Its that Time of the Year when we batten down the hinges and close up for the 'Winter' months. Island Gelato Waiheke closes its doors for a Final End of Season sale YES ALL GELATO MUST BE SOLD! When:Monday 5th June- Queens Birthday Weekend It's been such a...

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