{"title":"Ugolini Ice Cream Machines","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ugolini-minigel-plus-1-6-ltr-ice-cream-dispenser","title":"Ugolini Minigel Plus 1 Ice Cream Dispenser 6 Litre","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ugolini Minigel Plus 1 is a single-flavour countertop soft-serve dispenser designed for commercial use in cafés, dessert bars, restaurants, and similar food service environments. It produces soft-serve ice cream, cold creams, sorbets, and slushy-style products from a 6-litre bowl, making it a practical option for operators who want to offer a dessert or cold drink option without committing to a large-footprint machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a busy service environment the Minigel Plus 1 performs consistently, with an enhanced mixing system that produces a denser, firmer product than many entry-level machines in this class. The tilted bowl design helps with emptying and product recovery at the end of service, which is a small but genuinely useful operational detail. Recovery between servings is handled reliably during steady trade, though at very high-volume continuous service — a busy beach kiosk in peak summer, for example — a larger-capacity machine would serve better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKey operational features worth noting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass detection sensor ensures product is only dispensed when a cup or cone is correctly positioned, reducing waste and spillage during busy service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacklit display with clear navigation makes it straightforward for front-of-house staff to monitor product temperature and adjust settings without needing technical knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatented double-wall bowl construction reduces condensation and supports energy efficiency during extended operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatented tank locking system keeps the bowl securely seated during use and simplifies removal for cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Minigel Plus 1 is a countertop unit requiring a stable surface with adequate clearance around the machine for ventilation — this is important and should not be overlooked during placement planning. It runs on a standard single-phase supply. Operators should confirm that the countertop position allows easy access for daily cleaning, as consistent hygiene maintenance directly affects product quality and machine longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is well suited to low-to-medium volume sites: cafés, small restaurants, hotel breakfast operations, or any venue offering soft-serve as a secondary rather than primary revenue line. For sites where ice cream or cold desserts are a core part of the menu and throughput is consistently high, a twin-bowl or higher-capacity machine is worth considering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're unsure whether the Minigel Plus 1 is the right fit for your service volumes or counter setup, we're happy to talk it through before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ugolini","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36577314256,"sku":"MINIGEL PLUS 1","price":1725.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/products\/Ugolini_Minigel_1_Ice_Cream_Dispenser.jpg?v=1580239004"},{"product_id":"ugolini-minigel-plus-2-12-ltr-ice-cream-dispenser","title":"Ugolini Minigel Plus 2 12Ltr Soft Serve Ice Cream Dispenser","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ugolini Minigel Plus 2 is a countertop soft serve dispenser designed to produce and hold ice cream, cold creams, sorbets and slush-style products across two separate bowls. It is aimed at food service operations that want to offer a dessert or soft serve option without committing to large-footprint, high-volume equipment. The machine freezes the product in the bowl and holds it ready for immediate dispensing, making it practical for continuous service rather than batch production alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a working service environment, the Minigel Plus 2 performs reliably during steady trade. The enhanced mixing system produces a denser, firmer texture than basic soft serve machines, which is noticeable in product quality and portion consistency. The tilted bowl design allows the product to be emptied cleanly at the end of service, reducing waste and simplifying the cleaning process. A glass detection sensor triggers dispensing automatically when a vessel is placed beneath the nozzle, which speeds up service and reduces operator error during busy periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKey operational features worth noting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo independent bowls allow different products to be served simultaneously\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacklit display gives a clear read of product temperature and machine status\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatented double-wall bowl design reduces condensation and supports energy efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatented tank locking system keeps bowls secure during operation and transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic glass detection sensor supports consistent, hands-free dispensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a countertop unit, the Minigel Plus 2 requires a stable, ventilated surface with adequate clearance around the machine for air circulation — restricted airflow will affect refrigeration performance. It runs on a standard single-phase supply, which suits most front-of-house and café environments. Operators should factor in regular cleaning cycles as part of daily close-down; the bowl design is intended to make this straightforward, but soft serve machines do require consistent hygiene discipline to maintain food safety standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis machine is well suited to cafés, dessert bars, ice cream parlours, hotel breakfast operations and smaller hospitality venues looking to add a soft serve or sorbet offering without a large equipment investment. It is a practical mid-range option. For sites with very high footfall or a need for greater simultaneous output, a higher-capacity model would be worth considering before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure whether this model fits your service volume or intended product range, the team is happy to talk through what would work best for your operation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ugolini","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36577318096,"sku":"MINIGEL PLUS 2","price":3174.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/products\/Ugolini_Minigel_2_Ice_Cream_Dispenser.jpg?v=1580239005"},{"product_id":"ugolini-minigel-plus-3-18-ltr-ice-cream-dispenser","title":"Ugolini Minigel Plus 3 18 Ltr Ice Cream Dispenser","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ugolini Minigel Plus 3 is a countertop soft-serve dispenser designed for commercial food service operations that want to offer consistently textured ice cream, cold cream, sorbet or slush as part of their dessert or drinks offer. It operates as a batch-freezing and dispensing unit in one, holding product ready to serve at the correct temperature throughout the service period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a busy service environment, consistency matters as much as capacity. The Minigel Plus 3 uses an enhanced mixing system that produces a denser, firmer product than simpler machines, which helps maintain portion quality whether you're serving the first glass of the day or the last. The tilted bowl design makes emptying and product changeover more straightforward, which is a practical advantage during back-to-back service or when switching between flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA few operational features are worth noting for day-to-day use:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacklit display with clear product temperature readout for at-a-glance monitoring during service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass detection sensor that triggers dispensing automatically, reducing waste and improving consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatented double-wall bowl with energy-saving anti-condensation design helps manage running costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatented tank locking system keeps components secure during operation and cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact countertop footprint suits sites where worktop space is limited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a countertop unit, it is well suited to cafés, dessert bars, ice cream parlours, soft-play venues, and QSR-style operations where a single flavour or a small rotation is being served. It is not intended for high-volume production or multi-flavour operations running simultaneously — for higher-output sites, a larger or multi-bowl model is likely to be a better fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure whether this machine matches your expected service volume, flavour rotation, or counter setup, the team is happy to work through the options with you before you commit to a purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ugolini","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36577319504,"sku":"MINIGEL PLUS 3","price":4722.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/products\/Ugolini_Minigel_3_Ice_Cream_Dispenser.jpg?v=1580239006"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/collections\/Ugolini_Minigel_1_Ice_Cream_Dispenser_1024x1024_aa043b24-2880-4ef0-a20a-93edddd1f8ae.jpg?v=1634576679","url":"https:\/\/www.advantage-catering-equipment.co.uk\/collections\/ugolini-ice-cream-machines.oembed","provider":"Advantage Catering Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}