Carpigiani is hosting the Gelato Festival in London on 29th – 30th June 2019

Every year, the Gelato Festival is held in a number of locations worldwide to bring together the best gelato artisans in Italy, Europe, the US and Japan.  The travelling festival is hosted by Carpigiani in search of the world’s best gelato, and celebrating some of the best international Gelato chefs.

How to eat Italian gelato like a local in Rome

There is one big reason why many people visit Rome. It’s not the history, the art or the architecture – it’s the food. Aside from the mouth-watering pasta and the incredible pizza, gelato takes centre stage as one of the quintessential Rome taste sensations. And if you want to get the most out of your culinary experience in Italy then knowing how to eat Italian gelato like a local in Rome is essential.

The origin of chocolate ice cream

Chocolate ice cream is a staple of parties, an essential component in a Neapolitan and a classic ice cream flavour. Although around 30% of ice cream eaters apparently have a preference for vanilla, a solid 10% are loyal to a delicious bowl of chocolate ice cream. Whatever your flavour preferences are when it comes to ice cream, you may not realise that chocolate ice cream was actually created before vanilla – it’s one of the original ice creams that dates back almost to when ice cream first began.

History of Ice Cream

You may know which flavours you like best and you may already be thinking about the next ice cream you’re going to try but do you know where this delicious, summery treat comes from? Ice cream today is adored across the world for being a tasty way to cool down, end a meal or treat yourself. But we are not the only civilisations to have enjoyed it.

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