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 at consistent serving temperature throughout the shift. Rather than batch-producing and storing separately, it freezes and holds product directly in the bowl, making it practical for continuous front-of-house service in settings where presentation and speed both matter.

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 result at point of service. The automatic glass detection sensor triggers dispensing when a vessel is placed beneath the nozzle, supporting faster throughput and reducing the margin for operator error during a busy period. The tilted bowl design allows product to be emptied cleanly at close-down, which helps to reduce waste at the end of each service.

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 enables hands-free dispensing and supports consistent portion delivery

As a countertop unit, it requires 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 equipment requires thorough 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 the 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 significant 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 suits your service volume, product range or available counter space, the team is happy to help you think it through before you make a decision.