Gelato Festival

Our narrative begins in Florence, Italy, in 2010. We began studying the history of gelato–which dates back more than 500 years to the Renaissance–and its inventor Bernardo Buontalenti (whose name literally translates to "excellent talents" — of course!) as proud (and curious) Italians. Gelato is made from a few simple ingredients, but it takes a lot of practice to get it right. True gelato is an art form that demands creativity, invention, the correct ingredients and equipment, and the undivided attention of the best gelato chefs. It's no surprise that it was long considered a delicacy exclusively available to royalty and the wealthy. This sparked our creativity and respect for the art of gelato, so we embarked on a quest to discover who is now making the best gelato in the world, so we could share it with the rest of the world. That's why, more than ten years ago, we staged the first Gelato Festival competition in Italy. Since then, the Gelato Festival has grown into the world's most prominent gelato competition, with events held in over 22 countries. In pursuit of the title of World Master, the world's most dedicated gelato chefs concoct mind-blowing gelato concoctions. Now, whether you visit one of our online gelato shops, buy a pint at your local store, order a collab at some of the best restaurants across the country, or even have a special selection of award-winning gelato shipped to your home or office, Gelato Festival brings these creations to you–the best of the best from our competitions–whether you visit one of our online gelato shops, buy a pint at your local store, order a collab at some of But, really, how many World's Best Gelato can there be? Because gelato is a form of art that you can see, taste, and feel, it can come from any source of creativity. As a result, we don't bother ourselves with questions regarding boundaries. "Buon Appetito!" we say as we take a spoon.