Scoop Smarter: The Dessert That’s Driving Club Profits

We’ve all grown up loving a scoop of ice cream after a meal or as a treat with the kids - but times have changed, and so have our taste buds. Since the 60s, Italian migrants introduced Australia to gelato, and over the years, it's quietly become the go-to dessert for those looking for something a bit more special. Where ice cream was once the easy, low-cost option to upsell on a menu, gelato now offers a premium alternative that not only tastes better but also brings in more return for venues like yours. Unlike ice cream, which can be airy and icy, gelato is made with less air, more milk, and real flavour, giving it that rich, creamy texture people keep coming back for. Since it's now seen as a more ‘premium’ dessert, you can charge a little more - often around $7.50 a scoop, without blinking an eye.

However, it’s not just about better flavour. Adding gelato can actually help you cut down on waste and overheads too. How? You only need half the product to make the same milkshake, it takes up less freezer space, and it uses less electricity - something every busy kitchen can appreciate. Plus, gelato is a feel-good, impulse treat. With the right cabinet, it looks fantastic and is quick to serve, making it a perfect addition for clubs like yours looking to boost sales without slowing down service. In fact, Tallebudgera Surf Club recently brought gelato into their offering and have already seen a boost in revenue and positive feedback from its customers and members. It’s a small shift that can make a big difference - not just in your profits, but in how people remember their visit.

Even better, there's now an opportunity to get started with little upfront cost thanks to a partnership between SilverChef and Delizia Gelato. If your club finances refrigeration or gelato display equipment through SilverChef’s Rent-Try-Buy®, you’ll receive free Delizia gelato stock to get you set up. The beauty of this offer? The profits from selling that initial stock could potentially cover up to six months of SilverChef repayments. SilverChef’s Rent-Try-Buy® offers you the flexibility you need to trial new concepts without the added risk of being locked into a long-term financing term. It’s a smart, low-risk way to introduce a high-impact product and with this great offer, it’s hard not to succeed. SilverChef is dedicated to creating partnerships that can help your club drive sales, enhance the member experience, and in this instance, take dessert service to the next level.

To learn more about this offer, please fill out the form here and a SilverChef representative will be in touch shortly. Please include “FREE GELATO” into the “who recommended you?" section of the form.

T&Cs: offer only available for hospitality businesses based in Queensland and Northern Territory