Ugolini Minigel Plus 3 Soft-Serve Ice Cream Dispenser 18Ltr

The Ugolini Minigel Plus 3 is a countertop batch-freezing and dispensing unit designed for commercial foodservice operations that want to serve consistently textured soft-serve ice cream, cold cream, sorbet, or slush as part of a dessert or drinks offer. It combines freezing and holding in a single compact unit, keeping product at the correct serving temperature throughout the service period without the need for separate equipment.

Consistency matters more than most operators appreciate until they have dealt with an inconsistent machine during a busy service. The Minigel Plus 3 uses an enhanced mixing system that produces a denser, firmer product than simpler soft-serve machines, which helps maintain portion quality from the first serve of the day through to the last. The tilted bowl design makes emptying and product changeover more practical — a useful feature when switching between flavours or running back-to-back covers without a lengthy break between sittings.

A few operational features are worth noting:

• Glass detection sensor triggers dispensing automatically, reducing waste and improving portion consistency
• Backlit display with clear temperature readout supports at-a-glance monitoring during service
• Patented double-wall bowl with anti-condensation design helps manage running costs over time
• Patented tank locking system keeps components secure during both operation and cleaning
• Compact countertop footprint suits sites where worktop space is limited

As a single-bowl countertop unit, this machine is well suited to cafés, dessert bars, ice cream parlours, soft-play venues, and quick-service operations where one or two flavours are served in rotation. It is not designed for high-volume multi-flavour operations running simultaneously — sites expecting sustained high throughput or a wider concurrent flavour offer may find a larger or multi-bowl configuration a better match. It runs from a standard countertop position and will need adequate ventilation clearance around the unit; checking your worktop depth and local ventilation before installation is worthwhile.

If you are unsure whether this machine suits your expected covers, counter layout, or product range, the team is happy to talk it through.