Learn To Make Gelato & Artisan Ice Cream

Gelato Courses for anyone interested in entering the Gelato or Ice Cream business and for current business owners who want to improve their recipes and product knowledge.

Only at this gelato training course will you benefit from our instructor Maria’s wealth of knowledge about creating your gelato recipes and the art of learning to make gelato and premium ice creams. No other gelato training opportunity will teach you what you’ll learn here!

Upcoming 2-Day Courses

February 24-25 *SOLD OUT*
April 20-21, 2024
July 20-21, 2024
October 26-27, 2024

Maria Coassin

Learn gelato from the best

Course instructor Maria Coassin has owned and operated her gelateria for over 20 years and her business is arguably one of the most successful gelaterias in the country. You will learn from her mistakes and successes. She will share her gelato making secrets with you. Something you simply won’t find anywhere else.

Why Create Your Own Distinctive Recipes?

“The product that you sell says all there is to say about you. The ability to customize the recipe to your own clientele is the most important tool to success in the frozen dessert industry”
Maria Coassin

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Location

Equipment & Concepts, Inc.
940 Calle Amanecer, G, San Clemente, CA 92673

Enjoy San Clemente’s beautiful beaches and sunny climate while you learn about the sweetest business on earth!

Schedule

Doors open at 8:45 am for coffee
Class is from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily.
Coffee, light snacks, & catered lunch are included daily.

Accommodations

We will email you a list of recommended hotels nearby!
Class size is limited. Act now.

Fee

$950.00 per person
$1,600 for two people ($800 per person)

Why attend our gelato course?

The class is designed to be an educational experience, first and foremost, with a no-bias approach to selling ingredients or equipment. Maria will share her extensive gelato knowledge on creating your recipes and the art of making gelato and premium ice creams. You will also learn the secrets to reducing food costs and becoming successful in this business. No other class will teach you what you’ll learn here!

At this gelato class, you will…

  • Learn the essential fundamentals of gelato recipe development versus recipe following, have a new knowledge of ingredients, and gain the necessary skills to successfully make gelato, sorbet & premium ice cream.
  • Experience 2 days of hands-on production on top-of-the-line gelato equipment.
  • You will make the product yourself with the gelato machines here at our facility.
  • Learn about destination businesses, where to open your gelato store, who your customer is, what items you should sell, and how to organize daily production.
  • Have your eyes opened to the realities of the gelato business, which will help you decide if this is an investment you want to make.
  • Hear us discuss the truth about licensing requirements for gelato manufacturing, wholesale & retail.
  • Learn about reducing food costs.
  • Learn gelato equipment fundamentals. What you need and why, how to use it, and how to care for it.
  • Leave with a better understanding of costs and managing inventory.
  • Learn about successful marketing in the gelato business.
  • Hear about significant problems and their solutions, and participate in a class Q&A.
  • Take home an invaluable book of BALANCED gelato recipes! Priceless in itself.

Investing in your class was the best decision we’ve made since plunging into the gelato world.

~ Uli & Ryan Vaillancourt, Gelateria Uli

“If you think you have an understanding of gelato production, you will be surprised. Many of your assumptions will be corrected and you will learn how to begin making your product on a new quantum level. ” ~ Frank Bailey, FCB Desserts

“Not only was the class fantastic, but I got the answers to so many little things that I could not figure out on my own. I left with the tools to create any gelato or sorbet flavor that my customers request.” ~ Margaret Schankler, Owner Hello Ice Cream

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