When
Date: 31 March – 1 April 2025
Times:
Mon. 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tue. 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Topics Covered
- What is coffee
- Different extraction methods
- The use of coffee in gelato making
- The best coffees to use
- Storage
- Recipes and pairings
- Q&A session
Content developed in collaboration with the Accademia del Caffè Espresso.
Read the blog article: Gelato and Coffee
Building a coffee-and-gelato program — affogato, coffee gelato, infused flavours and espresso pairings — comes down to consistent product and proper front-of-house presentation. Whether you batch your own coffee flavour on a batch freezer or a commercial gelato machine, hold and showcase it in a refrigerated display cabinet, and explore recipe and business ideas on our gelato ingredients and business pages, Majors Group supplies, finances and services the Carpigiani and ISA equipment behind it. To spec a setup for your cafe or gelateria, contact your nearest Majors Group specialist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an affogato and coffee gelato?
An affogato is a serving method — a shot of hot espresso poured over cold gelato — while coffee gelato is a flavour made by churning coffee into the gelato base. For equipment to make or serve either, call 1800 625 677 or request a quote.
Do I need an ice cream machine to serve affogato and gelato in my cafe?
Not always — some venues buy in product and only need a display freezer plus an espresso machine, while others churn their own on a gelato or batch machine. A Majors Group specialist can recommend the right path; call 1800 625 677 or request a quote.
How is coffee gelato made commercially?
Commercial coffee gelato is typically produced by pasteurising a base with espresso or coffee, then churning and freezing it on a batch freezer or gelato machine for consistent texture and yield. To match equipment to your volume, contact your nearest Majors Group specialist.
Which gelato flavours pair best with coffee?
Vanilla, fiordilatte, chocolate, hazelnut and pistachio are popular pairings with espresso for affogato and coffee menus. To plan a flavour range and the equipment to produce it, call 1800 625 677 or request a quote.
What equipment do I need to add affogato and gelato to my coffee menu?
Most setups combine a way to produce or hold gelato (gelato machine, batch freezer or display cabinet) with your existing espresso machine. Majors Group can spec, finance, install and service the lot Australia-wide — request a quote or call 1800 625 677.