Ice Cream Makers

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Ice cream makers let cafés, restaurants and dessert shops make ice cream, gelato and soft serve in-house. This collection includes compact countertop machines from Waring and Nemox and a Taylor soft serve freezer.

Pair a machine with display and storage from the wider Refrigeration, Freezing & Ice Equipment section.

Types of ice cream makers

  • Countertop compressor ice cream makers: The Waring WCIC20 (2 qt) has a built-in compressor, so there is no bowl to pre-freeze. Good for small batches and specials.
  • Gelato machines: Nemox Gelato 5K Crea and 6K Crea countertop machines suit cafés and restaurants making their own gelato.
  • Soft serve freezers: The Taylor C706 is a single-flavour soft serve machine on 208–230V for dessert counters and QSR.

What to consider when choosing an ice cream maker

  • Batch size and output: Countertop machines make small batches; soft serve freezers dispense continuously through service.
  • Product style: Hard ice cream and gelato are batch-frozen and then held; soft serve is dispensed straight from the machine.
  • Electrical: Countertop models generally plug into a standard household-voltage outlet, while the Taylor C706 needs 208–230V. Confirm your circuit before ordering.
  • Cleaning routine: Factor in daily cleaning time and parts that need disassembly, especially for soft serve.
  • Holding and display: Plan where finished product will be stored and shown, such as a dipping cabinet or gelato case.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to pre-freeze the bowl?

Not with compressor models such as the Waring WCIC20 and Nemox machines listed here, which have built-in refrigeration.

What is the difference between gelato and soft serve machines?

Gelato machines batch-freeze product that is then held and scooped. Soft serve machines freeze and dispense continuously.

Where should I store finished ice cream?

Use a freezer suited to scooping or a storage freezer for back-up stock. See Ice Cream & Novelty Freezers and Reach-In Freezers.

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