Steve Carrigan
Gelato Master & Sales Manager
Our gelato supremo Steve Carrigan is your go-to guru. There’s isn’t much he doesn’t know about ice cream!
Our gelato supremo
Our gelato supremo Steve Carrigan is your go-to guru. There isn’t much he doesn’t know about ice cream! As our resident Master Technician in Gelato & Ice Cream, Steve's always on hand to offer practical tips and advice on recipe development, along with a guiding hand to help.
He’s also a fully qualified chef and baker, bringing a wealth of skills and experience to the table.
His love affair with ice cream runs deep – it’s in his blood! His family has been churning out frozen delights for nearly 30 years, and it all began when Steve and his dad set up their own ice cream parlour business in Nantwich.
Now one of only a handful of certified Italian Gelato Masters in the UK, Steve prides himself on keeping ahead of the curve, seeking out the latest flavour trends and developing cutting-edge recipes.
One of his proudest career highlights was a recent collaboration with Jersey Dairy to develop an industry-leading Luxury Chocolate Ice Cream Mix, using a blend of Belcolade cocoa mass and deZaan cocoa powder, and succeeding where many others in the industry had previously failed.
Mastering the art of gelato
Steve Carrigan is one of only two UK-based experts to hold the prestigious title of Gelato Master after completing Carpigiani’s flagship training programme.
Our esteemed Gelato & Ice Cream Sales Manager graduated from the top-level course after completing intensive training on gelato techniques, practices and theory.
The industry-recognised qualification from Carpigiani University in Bologna, Italy, included a written exam as well as a practical exam at the end of the learning period.
At the time of his graduation in 2024, Steve commented:
“The Master course was incredibly challenging but equally rewarding. It’s pushed me to think differently about gelato, from the science of its composition to the art of its presentation, and I’m excited to bring these new insights to Henley Bridge and share them with our customers.
“On a personal level, it’s a dream come true. Gelato isn’t just a job for me; it’s a passion that runs in my veins. Professionally, it’s a milestone that reflects my commitment to excellence and innovation in the world of gelato.”
Cool family
Steve joined Henley Bridge in 2017, bringing extensive experience in the industry.
Ice cream has been part of his life for almost 30 years. His dad previously worked for Carpigiani and together they set up the family business, Teresa’s Ice Cream Parlour in Nantwich, which Steve managed for five years.
After that, he became an independent ice cream consultant, working closely with manufacturers to develop new products for the UK market.
Master inventor
When gelato makers and manufacturers need help with innovation, Steve is their go-to creative and facilitator.
He recently helped Jersey Dairy create an industry-leading UHT chocolate soft serve, succeeding where many others in the industry had previously failed.
The first of its kind in the UK, the premium soft serve took the ice cream sector by storm and continues to be a product of choice for discerning ice cream parlours.
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