Carpigiani UK’s development chef achieves ‘Gelato Master’ accreditation
Over five days, Yates was trialled and tested on such topics as freezing curves, proteins, recipe balancing, and polysaccharides – to name but a few!

A leading manufacturer of ice cream making equipment has announced that its UK development chef, Joe Yates passed the prestigious Gelato Master course in Bologna, Italy.
Hosted at Carpigiani’s headquarters in Italy, the course sees gelato chefs from across the globe take a deep dive into the physical characteristics of gelato. Over five days, Yates was trialled and tested on such topics as freezing curves, proteins, recipe balancing, and polysaccharides – to name but a few! Now, the newly appointed Gelato Master is excited to share his new-fund knowledge with students takin the Gelato University courses in the UK.
Commenting on the course, Yates says: “The Gelato Master course really challenges your knowledge and skillset and takes everything up a gear. There’s a lot of focus on the physics involved during the creation of gelato recipes. It’s one thing to be able to understand the properties of a gelato mix but you also need to be able to manage and control these aspects too.
“I had such an incredible time on the course – it was an insightful and valuable experience. I have to say the highlight was having the opportunity to meet so many talented gelato chefs from around the world.
“I’d really recommend the course to experienced gelato chefs who want to explore the physical properties of gelato. I’m so pleased to have passed and I’m looking forward to using this experience to shape my classes at Gelato University so that UK businesses can benefit too.”
Carpigiani UK’s managing director, Paul Ingram, adds: “The Carpigiani team is incredibly proud of Joe for achieving this highly regarded accreditation.
“Creating artisan gelato is a true craft that many chefs spend years perfecting. Joe’s skill, talent and knowledge are fantastic assets to Carpigiani UK’s Gelato University courses. Led by Joe, these courses, which range from introductory to advanced levels, are designed to educate and inspire chefs and business owners by equipping them with the skills they need to produce their own delicious recipes. We look forward to welcoming students to our 2025 courses in Hereford, London, Glasgow, and Manchester.”
To ring in the New Year in true Carpigiani style, the company has released its Introduction to Gelato course dates for 2025, which can be booked online. Using the manufacturer’s equipment, the courses take students through a step-by-step process to make artisan gelato and sorbet. Students also receive a host of recipe tips and tricks, as well as learning about the profit margins thatcan be achieved when they add gelato to their menus.
2025: Introduction to Gelato Courses at Carpigiani UK
FEBRUARY
12th February – Carpigiani’s Introduction to Gelato, Glasgow
18th February – Carpigiani’s Introduction to Gelato, Park Royal, London
25th February - Carpigiani’s Introduction to Gelato, Food Sorcery, Manchester
MARCH
25th March – Carpigiani’s Introduction to Gelato, Hereford
APRIL
1st April – Carpigiani’s Introduction to Gelato, Park Royal, London
8th April - Carpigiani’s Introduction to Gelato, Food Sorcery, Manchester
MAY
6th May - Carpigiani’s Introduction to Gelato, Park Royal, London
14th May - Carpigiani’s Introduction to Gelato, Glasgow
20th May – Carpigiani’s Introduction to Gelato, Food Sorcery, Manchester
JUNE
26th June - Carpigiani’s Introduction to Gelato, Hereford
JULY
1st July – Carpigiani’s Introduction to Gelato, Park Royal, London
9th July – Carpigiani’s Introduction to Gelato, Glasgow
22nd July - Carpigiani’s Introduction to Gelato, Hereford
AUGUST
27th August - Carpigiani’s Introduction to Gelato, Park Royal, London
SEPTEMBER
3rd September - Carpigiani’s Introduction to Gelato, Glasgow
23rd September - Carpigiani’s Introduction to Gelato, Hereford
OCTOBER
14th October - Carpigiani’s Introduction to Gelato, Park Royal, London
29th October - Carpigiani’s Introduction to Gelato, Glasgow
NOVEMBER
4th November - Carpigiani’s Introduction to Gelato, Hereford
25th November - Carpigiani’s Introduction to Gelato, Park Royal, London
To sign up for Carpigiani UK’s Introduction to Gelato courses, please visit: www.carpigiani.co.uk/introduction-to-gelato
For further information on the full range of courses available at Gelato University, please visit: www.carpigiani.co.uk/carpigiani-university