Hotels, restaurants, clubs & catering
Frozen Dessert Equipment for Food Service
Gelato, soft serve, froyo, açaí and slushie machines for cafés, restaurants, hotels and clubs.
Your venue
Match your venue to the right category
Every food-service business is different, so we route each venue type to the equipment that suits it best. Use the category hubs below to go deeper, or talk to a specialist who will spec it for your site.
Cafes and quick-service
Counter space is precious, so most cafes start with a compact countertop or slimline floor-standing commercial soft serve machine or a benchtop gelato setup. Both deliver consistent, creamy servings on demand with simple daily operation, and many soft serve machines also run frozen yoghurt, letting you swing the menu with the seasons.
Restaurants and hotels
Plated desserts reward quality and presentation. A batch freezer lets a kitchen produce small-batch artisan gelato and sorbet in-house, while an ISA refrigerated display cabinet merchandises scoops at the perfect serving temperature for buffets, dessert stations and patisserie counters.
Clubs, pubs and bistros
High-volume, family-friendly venues do well with reliable continuous soft serve, plus slushie and granita machines for the bar and kids’ menus. These machines are built to keep serving through a busy Friday night without skipping a beat.
Caterers and function venues
Events demand flexibility and speed. Dessert stations featuring acai bowls, soft serve cones or slushie mocktails add theatre and serve large numbers quickly, and our team can advise on portable, power-appropriate configurations for off-site work.
Carpigiani · 19 models
Carpigiani soft serve machines
Countertop and floor-standing machines for soft serve, frozen yoghurt and express gelato, from one flavour to twin twist and self-serve.
Carpigiani · 6 models
Carpigiani automatic soft serve machines
Automatic, self-service machines for the busiest sites: the 241 Magica series, the 241 SA and the Automat.
Carpigiani · 7 models
Carpigiani shake and sundae machines
Shake machines and combined shake and soft serve machines for busy counters and drive-throughs.
Carpigiani · 4 models
Carpigiani gelato machines for restaurants and cafés
Compact batch freezers that pasteurise and freeze in one machine, so a kitchen can make fresh gelato and sorbet in house.
Carpigiani · 4 models
Carpigiani whipped cream and pastry machines
Whipped cream machines for the pass and the pastry bench, and pastry machines for creams, sauces and chocolate.
Carpigiani · 2 models
Carpigiani slushie machines
Twin-bowl machines for slushies, granita and frozen drinks.
Ingredients
Ingredients to run your menu
Great equipment needs great product behind it. Majors Group supplies a full range of ingredients — gelato bases and pastes, soft serve and frozen yoghurt mixes, acai, and slushie and granita syrups — formulated to deliver consistent texture, flavour and overrun batch after batch. Buying machines and ingredients from one specialist keeps your results repeatable and your supply simple, and our team can recommend the right base for your machine and your menu.
Buying guide
Buying guide and advice
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Why
Why food-service venues add frozen desserts
A dessert offer turns a good meal into a memorable one and lifts the average spend per table or per customer. Frozen desserts are among the most profitable additions a kitchen can make: ingredient cost per serve is low, the product carries a strong perceived value, and a single compact machine can run all day with minimal labour. For cafes it is an impulse treat at the counter; for restaurants and hotels it is a signature dessert plated to order; for clubs, caterers and function venues it is a crowd-pleasing, fast-to-serve option that scales for events. The key is matching machine output and configuration to your venue so you are neither over-specced nor caught short at peak.
Machines
Machines and configurations explained
Understanding the main equipment types makes specifying easier. Soft serve machines come in countertop and floor-standing formats with single, twin or twist flavour options, and pump or gravity feed for different textures and outputs. Batch freezers churn gelato, ice cream and sorbet in measured batches for artisan quality and menu control. Slushie and granita machines use multiple bowls so you can run several flavours at once. Display cabinets from ISA present and hold finished product beautifully and safely. Capacity is the deciding factor: think in serves per hour at your busiest trading period, then size up slightly for headroom. Our specialists translate your expected covers into the right output so you buy once and buy right.
Running costs
Running costs, installation and power
Frozen dessert equipment is designed for long daily duty, and modern Carpigiani and ISA machines are engineered for efficiency to keep energy use in check. When planning, consider the electrical supply (some larger machines need three-phase power), ventilation clearances, water connection where required, and bench or floor footprint. Majors Group handles delivery and professional installation across Australia and will advise on power and site requirements before you commit, so commissioning day runs smoothly.
Finance & backup
Finance and the Majors Group backup promise
Acquiring equipment should not strain cash flow. We offer finance through FlexiCommercial so you can spread the cost and let the new menu item pay its own way, and pricing is provided on application so you get a quote tailored to your exact configuration. Most importantly, every machine we sell is backed by our promise: genuine spare parts and qualified technicians for service and spare partsAcross Australia, so a busy kitchen is never left stranded by downtime. It is the reliability and after-sales support that has earned operators’ trust since 1993. To get started, contact your nearest Majors Group specialist for advice and a quote.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What frozen dessert equipment is best for a small cafe?
Most small cafes start with a compact countertop or slimline soft serve or gelato machine that fits limited bench and floor space while still delivering consistent serves. The right choice depends on your space, power and expected volume, so contact a Majors Group specialist on 1800 625 677 and we will spec the ideal fit for your venue.
How much does it cost to add gelato or soft serve to my menu?
The investment varies with machine type, capacity and configuration, and pricing is provided on application so your quote reflects exactly what your venue needs. Call 1800 625 677 or request a quote and a specialist will give you accurate figures plus finance options through FlexiCommercial.
Is adding frozen desserts profitable for a food-service business?
Frozen desserts are typically high-margin because ingredient cost per serve is low and perceived value is high, though results depend on your pricing, volume and how well the machine is matched to your venue. A Majors Group specialist can help you choose equipment sized to make the numbers work — get in touch on 1800 625 677.
Can one machine make soft serve, frozen yoghurt and gelato?
Many soft serve machines also run frozen yoghurt, while artisan gelato is usually best produced in a dedicated batch freezer for the right texture and quality. Tell us your menu plans and we will recommend the most versatile setup for your business — call 1800 625 677.
What power supply does commercial frozen dessert equipment need?
Smaller countertop machines often run on standard single-phase power, while higher-output models may require three-phase, plus adequate ventilation clearances. Our team checks your site requirements before installation, so contact us on 1800 625 677 to confirm what your chosen machine needs.
Do you deliver and install across Australia?
Yes. Majors Group provides sales, delivery, installation and ongoing service across Australia, from metro centres to regional venues. Reach out on 1800 625 677 and we will arrange everything for your location.
What happens if my machine breaks down during service?
Our backup promise means genuine spare parts and qualified technicians are available across Australia to get you running again quickly. Call our service and spare parts line on 1300 005 777 for support whenever you need it.
Can I finance frozen dessert equipment for my venue?
Yes, we offer finance through FlexiCommercial so you can spread the cost and preserve cash flow while the new menu item earns its keep. Contact a specialist on 1800 625 677 to discuss options and request a quote.
Guides
Related guides
A frozen dessert menu for cafés, hotels and restaurants
Soft serve, express gelato, slushies, shakes and açaí.
Commercial soft serve machines for cafés and restaurants
Choosing a machine, the mix, cones and toppings.
Frozen yoghurt for summer: the machine, the mix and the toppings
Self-serve and counter-serve machines, mixes, toppings, cups and spoons.
Delivery and installation
Delivered and installed all over Australia
Equipment and ingredients are delivered, and equipment is installed, in every part of Australia. Here is how it works.
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Tell us what you need
Choose your machines, ingredients and packaging, or ask us to put the range together for your shop. Request a quote online or call us.
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We quote and plan
We confirm the quote, then check your site: space, power, water and drainage, so the machine suits the shop.
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Delivery
Equipment and ingredients are delivered to your door anywhere in Australia.
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Install, train and support
Our technicians install and commission the equipment and train your team. Service and genuine parts follow on 1300 005 777.
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Talk to us
Talk to a food-service specialist
Tell us about your venue, your menu and your covers, and we will recommend the right machines, ingredients and support.
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