Media & Awards
Our patisserie superstar develops world’s first upcycled Tokatoka kumara gelato
We take pride in our creative flavours and integrity-driven processes and our kitchen team is at the heart of this innovation! Our patisserie engineer and superstar Hannah Clarke developed what is believed to be the world’s first gelato made from upcycled Tokatoka...
Double Chocolate Category Award winners at the NZ Ice Cream and Gelato Awards 2023!
You probably heard we won 25 medals at the NZ Ice Cream and Gelato Awards 2023 and now we've got even more good news! Island Gelato Co. is also a 2 x category award winner!! We won category champion in the Champion Gelato category with our Rich Choc & Sour Cherry...
Island Gelato takes 25 medals at the NZ Ice Cream and Gelato Awards 2023!
Did you hear? We won 25 medals at the NZ Ice Cream and Gelato Awards 2023! Let’s talk about award-winning flavour, texture and our top-quality gelato and sorbet taking home Bronze, Silver and Gold! From humble Hokey Pokey to Dill & Mustard Ice Cream, the NZ Ice...
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
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...
Summer Bombe Alaska Gelato Cake Wins a Bronze Award at 2022 Inspire+ NZ Artisan Awards
We’re excited to announce our Summer Bombe Alaska Gelato Cake won a Bronze Award in the 2022 Inspire+ NZ Artisan Awards!! The Inspire+ NZ Artisan Awards saw its biggest year yet, with over 1,000 entries making it the largest food award programme in the country. Now...
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!
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...
We made the Top 25 of the world’s greatest ice-cream stores
We're ecstatic to announce we made the Financial Times list of the Top 25 of the world’s greatest ice-cream stores! Read the article here
Here’s the scoop — Island Gelato Company has opened an alluring new store in Ponsonby
Gelato aficionados have been pacing Ponsonby Road, as the popular Island Gelato Company’s fourth store has been prepped and polished. For today’s opening, the charming store has had a lick of paint the colour of its classic mint (and chocolate) flavour, and shiny new...
NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards 2022
Mango Lime Passionfruit
Rhubarb
Gin, Grapefruit & Yuzu
Tamarillo
Rich Chocolate
Dulce de leche
Espresso Martini
Pic's Peanut Butter Caramel
Vegan Mint Chocolate Truffle
Sicilian Pistachio
Coconut & Passionfruit Swirl
Blueberry Mascarpone & Ginger Crumble
Salted Passionfruit & Coconut
News
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
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
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
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...