Ugolini Minigel Plus 2 12Ltr Soft Serve Ice Cream Dispenser

The Ugolini Minigel Plus 2 is a countertop soft serve dispenser with two independent bowls, designed to produce and hold ice cream, cold creams, sorbets and slush-style products ready for immediate service. It freezes product directly in the bowl and maintains it at serving consistency throughout the shift, making it practical for continuous front-of-house dispensing rather than batch production alone.

In a working service environment, the machine performs reliably during steady, consistent trade. The enhanced mixing system produces a denser, firmer texture than entry-level soft serve equipment, which translates into better portion consistency and a more finished product at point of service. The tilted bowl design allows product to be emptied cleanly at end of service, reducing waste. An automatic glass detection sensor triggers dispensing when a vessel is placed beneath the nozzle, which supports faster service and reduces the chance of operator error during a busy period.

From an operational standpoint, the key advantages are:

• Two independent bowls allow different flavours or product types to be served simultaneously
• Backlit display provides a clear read of product temperature and machine status throughout service
• Patented double-wall bowl design reduces surface condensation and supports consistent holding temperature
• Patented tank locking system keeps bowls secure during operation and during daily removal for cleaning
• Automatic glass detection sensor enables hands-free dispensing and supports consistent portion delivery

As a countertop unit, it needs a stable, well-ventilated surface with adequate clearance on all sides for air circulation — restricting airflow will compromise refrigeration performance. It runs on a standard single-phase supply, which suits most café and front-of-house settings without additional electrical works. Soft serve machines require consistent daily cleaning as part of close-down hygiene procedures; the bowl design is intended to make this manageable, but operators should factor cleaning time into their end-of-service routine from the outset.

The Minigel Plus 2 is well suited to cafés, dessert bars, ice cream parlours, hotel breakfast operations and smaller hospitality venues that want to offer a soft serve or sorbet option without a large footprint or high capital outlay. It sits in the mid-range of the countertop soft serve category. Sites with very high continuous footfall, or those needing greater simultaneous output across multiple flavours, may find it worth considering a higher-capacity model before committing.

If you would like to talk through whether this model is the right fit for your service volume, product range or available space, the team is glad to help you work it out before you order.