Display Cabinets
Ice Cream Cabinets, Gelato Cabinets, Pastry Cabinets
A display cabinet is where your gelato earns its margin. Customers buy with their eyes first, so the right refrigerated showcase does two jobs at once: it holds product at the precise temperature that keeps texture and flavour perfect through a long trading day, and it presents that product so beautifully that walk-past traffic becomes paying customers. Majors Group supplies ISA refrigerated display cabinets from Italy, the same heritage that sits behind the world’s leading gelaterie, backed by Australia-wide sales, installation, service and genuine spare parts.
Built for gelato, not just cold storage
A true gelato display cabinet is engineered differently to a generic freezer. Gelato is best served around -11°C to -14°C, warmer than scooping ice cream, so it stays soft, glossy and spoonable rather than rock-hard. Achieving that consistently across every pan calls for ventilated (fan-assisted) cooling, which actively circulates chilled air to eliminate warm spots and suppress the ice crystals that dull both texture and appearance. Static-cooled units are generally only suited to pre-packaged dairy ice cream, not artisan gelato, which is why a purpose-built showcase matters. If you make your own batches, a cabinet pairs naturally with a batch freezer and the rest of your gelato production equipment.
Choosing the right configuration
Gelato displays are sized by pan count. A 9-pan cabinet suits a compact gelateria or a cafe adding a dessert line, while 12 to 16 pans (and larger) cover a full classic-plus-specialty range without ever looking sparse. The guiding rule is to match the cabinet to the number of flavours you genuinely turn over each day. A case that sits half-empty reads as low quality, while one that is overcrowded hides your range. Italian-standard pans are typically 360 x 250 x 120mm, so confirm pan format before mixing trays from different brands.
Beyond capacity, the details that drive sales are largely visual:
- Glass profile: curved glass delivers the classic Italian gelateria look; straight, low-line glass suits a modern artisan fit-out. Choose the style that matches your brand.
- Lighting: warm-white LED canopy lighting renders gelato colours naturally, so pistachio and vanilla look appetising rather than grey under cooler tones.
- Glass clarity: clear, low-iron glass maximises transparency and shows product honestly.
- Serviceability: removable pans and accessible components make daily cleaning and routine maintenance far simpler.
Performance in Australian conditions
Climate is the variable many operators underestimate. Refrigerated cabinets work hardest in high ambient temperatures, so a well-air-conditioned venue and correct rear ventilation clearance help the unit hold temperature, run efficiently and last longer. It is worth planning where the cabinet sits, how the condensate drain is plumbed, and how the automatic defrost cycle is timed so it never disrupts service. These are exactly the considerations our team works through with you before you commit, rather than after delivery.
Display cabinets are also versatile beyond gelato. Many ISA models present sorbet, semifreddo, cakes and patisserie, making them a flexible centrepiece for venues running more than one frozen dessert line. If you are building a complete offer, a cabinet sits alongside soft serve machines and your scooping range to create a full self-contained dessert station.
Finance, delivery and ongoing support
Most cabinets are priced on application because the right specification depends on pan count, glass style, refrigeration type and your site. To make the investment manageable, equipment finance options including FlexiCommercial let eligible Australian businesses spread the cost and preserve working capital while the cabinet earns from day one. We deliver and install Australia-wide, and our service and genuine spare parts network keeps your showcase trading reliably for years, which protects both your product and your reputation.
Whether you are fitting out a new gelateria, refreshing a tired counter or scaling to a second site, the smart move is to size the cabinet around your real menu and trading volume from the start. Tell us your flavour count, venue style and location, and our specialists will recommend the ISA configuration that fits, then put together pricing and finance to suit. Request a quote or contact our team today and we will help you choose a display cabinet that sells more gelato.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature should a gelato display cabinet be set to?
Artisan gelato is generally displayed around -11°C to -14°C so it stays soft and scoopable, which is warmer than hard ice cream. For the exact setting on your model and recipe, call a Majors Group specialist on 1800 625 677 and we’ll dial it in with you.
What is the difference between a gelato display cabinet and an ice cream freezer?
Gelato cabinets typically use ventilated (fan-assisted) cooling at a warmer serving temperature for that soft, glossy texture, while static freezers suit pre-packaged hard ice cream. Not sure which suits your product? Contact us and our team will steer you to the right cabinet.
How many flavours or pans should my gelato display cabinet hold?
As a guide, match the pan count to the flavours you sell daily so the case never looks empty or overcrowded, with 9 pans suiting small venues and 12 to 16 covering a fuller range. Tell us your menu on 1800 625 677 and we’ll size it precisely for you.
How much does a commercial gelato display cabinet cost?
Pricing varies widely with size, glass style and refrigeration, so most ISA cabinets are quoted on application for your exact specification. Request a quote or call 1800 625 677 and a Majors Group specialist will price the right configuration for your venue.
Can I finance or lease a gelato display cabinet in Australia?
Yes, eligible Australian businesses can spread the cost using our equipment finance options including FlexiCommercial rather than paying upfront. Visit our finance page or contact us and we’ll walk you through the options that fit your cash flow.
Do you deliver and install gelato display cabinets across Australia?
Yes, we offer Australia-wide sales, delivery, installation and ongoing service with genuine spare parts. Call 1800 625 677 or request a quote and our team will arrange everything for your location.
Can a display cabinet hold sorbet, cakes and other desserts as well as gelato?
Many ISA cabinets are versatile enough to present sorbet, semifreddo, cakes and patisserie alongside gelato, depending on the model. Contact a Majors Group specialist on 1800 625 677 and we’ll match a cabinet to everything you want to display.
Commercial Gelato & Ice Cream Display Cabinets (ISA)
Commercial gelato display cabinets are refrigerated merchandisers that hold scooping gelato, ice cream and sorbet at the precise sub-zero temperature needed to keep each flavour soft, glossy and perfectly scoopable while it tempts customers through the glass. Majors Group is Australia's authorised distributor for ISA of Italy and supplies, delivers, installs and services these cabinets right across the country. A family-trusted frozen-dessert specialist since 1993, we back every cabinet with genuine spare parts and qualified technicians Australia-wide, so your display never stands still when you need it most.
What a gelato display cabinet does
Your display case is the silent salesperson of any gelateria, café, restaurant or dessert bar. It does two jobs at once: it holds product at the exact temperature that protects texture and flavour, and it presents that product so beautifully that customers buy more. A purpose-built gelato cabinet runs colder and more precisely than a general ice-cream freezer, typically holding flavours in the optimal scooping band rather than rock-hard freezing or melting. The result is the clean, curling scoop that defines a quality artisan offer. Explore the full gelato & ice cream display cabinets range to see the configurations available.
Machines & Equipment
ISA builds cabinets to suit every footprint and service style, and choosing the right one comes down to how you serve and how much room you have.
- Freestanding scooping cabinets — the classic gelateria showcase, holding rows of open pans (commonly in trays of various sizes) behind curved or flat glass for maximum visual impact and high-volume service.
- Countertop & compact cabinets — smaller-pan units that sit on a counter, ideal for cafés, bakeries and venues tight on floor space but still wanting a genuine scooping display.
- Pozzetti (well) cabinets — traditional Italian-style covered wells that keep flavours hidden under lids, protecting product and creating an authentic, artisan presentation that also reduces frost and aeration.
- Combination & pastry-capable cabinets — versatile units suited to venues serving both frozen dessert and patisserie.
A key technical decision is ventilated versus static cooling. Ventilated (fan-assisted) refrigeration circulates cold air for an even, consistent holding temperature throughout the cabinet — the preferred environment for true gelato, because it minimises warm spots and unsightly ice crystals even when the case is worked hard all day. Static cooling is simpler and gentler but better suited to dairy ice cream than to artisan gelato. Capacity is the other big factor: count the flavours you want to display daily, allow space to double up on best-sellers, and check each model's pan layout against your menu. Our specialists will spec the exact configuration, glass style and capacity for your venue — browse the wider display cabinet range or talk to us about a fit-out via shop fitting.
Ingredients
A great cabinet only shines with great product in it, and the cabinet is the final link in the gelato chain — from batch freezer to display. ISA cabinets are built to present and hold gelato made on Carpigiani equipment beautifully, keeping artisan flavours, sorbets and dairy ice cream at their best from open to close. If you are building or expanding a frozen-dessert business and need the production side too, our gelato hub covers the machines, batch freezers and know-how that fill these cabinets day after day. Whether you make traditional fruit sorbets, classic crema bases or contemporary flavours, the right holding environment protects every batch you produce.
Venues & applications
Gelato and ice cream display cabinets earn their keep in dedicated gelaterias, cafés and coffee shops, restaurants, hotels and clubs, bakeries and patisseries, dessert bars, food courts and shopping-centre kiosks, and seasonal or tourist-strip venues. Anywhere customers buy a scoop by sight, a well-merchandised ISA cabinet lifts impulse sales and average spend.
How to choose
Start with your menu and your space: how many flavours, what daily volume, and how much floor or counter you can dedicate. Match cabinet capacity to your flavour count with room to spare on popular lines, choose ventilated cooling for genuine gelato, and pick a glass style and finish that suits your brand. Then factor in service flow, cleaning access and where the cabinet sits relative to your serving and payment points. Our team has specced cabinets for venues of every size since 1993, so a quick conversation usually saves costly guesswork.
Running costs, installation & power
Modern ISA cabinets are engineered for efficient, reliable refrigeration, but running cost still depends on size, cooling type, ambient conditions and how the cabinet is sited — keep it clear of heat sources and direct sun, and maintain airflow around the condenser. Power requirements vary by model; some compact units run on a standard outlet while larger cabinets may need dedicated supply, so confirm electrical needs before fit-out. Majors Group handles delivery, installation and commissioning Australia-wide, and we will advise on placement and power as part of the quote.
Finance & Australia-wide support
Pricing is POA (price on application) because the right cabinet is specced to your venue. Spread the investment with tailored finance via FlexiCommercial, and keep your display performing for the long haul with our service & spare parts network. This is our backup promise: genuine ISA parts and qualified technicians across Australia mean you are never left stranded with a dead cabinet and melting product. From Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to Perth, Adelaide and regional centres, support is a phone call away. Ready to plan your display? Contact our team, call sales on 1800 625 677, or reach service and spare parts on 1300 005 777.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature should a gelato display cabinet run at?
Gelato is held colder than scooping ice cream so it stays soft yet structured, typically in a low sub-zero band that protects texture and prevents both rock-hardness and melt. Exact set points vary by model and product, so our specialists will recommend the right cabinet and settings for your flavours — call 1800 625 677 or request a quote.
What is the difference between ventilated and static display cooling?
Ventilated (fan-assisted) cabinets circulate cold air for an even, consistent temperature and are the preferred choice for genuine gelato in busy venues, while static cooling is simpler and better suited to dairy ice cream. Tell us how you serve and we will steer you to the right system — contact your nearest Majors Group specialist.
How many flavours can a gelato cabinet hold?
Capacity depends on the model and pan layout, from compact countertop units to large freestanding showcases, and you should always allow room to double up on best-sellers. We will match a cabinet to your exact flavour count and volume — call 1800 625 677 for a recommendation.
What is the difference between a gelato cabinet and an ice cream freezer?
A purpose-built gelato cabinet holds product at the precise, slightly warmer-than-frozen temperature that keeps gelato soft and scoopable, with refrigeration and presentation tuned for artisan display, whereas a generic freezer simply keeps product hard-frozen. Ask our team which suits your offer — request a quote today.
What are pozzetti display cabinets?
Pozzetti are traditional Italian-style covered wells that store each flavour under a lid rather than open behind glass, protecting product and creating an authentic artisan look while reducing frost and air exposure. If that style fits your concept, our specialists can show you the options — contact Majors Group.
How much does a commercial gelato display cabinet cost?
Pricing is POA (price on application) because the right cabinet is specced to your venue, capacity and configuration, and tailored finance is available via FlexiCommercial. Call 1800 625 677 or request a quote for current pricing on the model that suits you.
Do you deliver and install Australia-wide?
Yes — Majors Group provides sales, delivery, installation and commissioning across Australia, from capital cities to regional centres. Tell us your location and we will arrange it; call sales on 1800 625 677.
Can you service and supply parts for ISA cabinets?
Yes. As the authorised ISA distributor since 1993, we back every cabinet with genuine spare parts and qualified technicians Australia-wide, so you are never left stranded. Reach service and spare parts on 1300 005 777 or contact your nearest specialist.