Baboo Gelato
Made in Dorset, Baboo Gelato are passionate about crafting artisanal gelato using the finest ingredients straight from the source. They pride ourselves on a commitment to quality and flavour, blending traditional methods with innovative recipes.
Their gelato is made in small batches, ensuring a rich, creamy texture and vibrant taste. Whether it’s classic favourites like chocolate or vanilla or unique seasonal creations, Baboo Gelato is dedicated to delivering a delightful experience in every scoop.
Experience the authentic flavour of their award-winning gelato!
Baboo Gelato
Made in Dorset, Baboo Gelato are passionate about crafting artisanal gelato using the finest ingredients straight from the source. They pride ourselves on a commitment to quality and flavour, blending traditional methods with innovative recipes.
Their gelato is made in small batches, ensuring a rich, creamy texture and vibrant taste. Whether it’s classic favourites like chocolate or vanilla or unique seasonal creations, Baboo Gelato is dedicated to delivering a delightful experience in every scoop.
Experience the authentic flavour of their award-winning gelato!
Meet the Makers: Annie & Sam
The Sweet Journey of Baboo Gelato
The founders of Baboo Gelato, Annie and Sam, embarked on their delicious adventure with a vision to capture the essence of the West Country’s bountiful ingredients and transform them into truly exceptional gelato. What began as a humble garden project blossomed into a vibrant network of direct partnerships with local farms and orchards, complemented by high-quality imports from Italy and Brazil.
For Annie and Sam, gelato transcends mere dessert; it’s a nostalgic journey woven with childhood joy and treasured memories. This passion drives their unwavering commitment to quality. Each batch is lovingly crafted from scratch, ensuring every scoop is free from chemical emulsifiers, artificial colours, or flavourings. With every spoonful, they invite you to savour not just a treat, but a heartfelt experience imbued with the spirit of the West Country.
“Ice cream is not just any food, it is the food of childhood, happiness and great memories so it should be really, really special. That means not compromising on ingredients, taking time with the process, making each batch from scratch, and not filling it with chemical emulsifiers, artificial colours or flavourings.” – Annie & Sam
At the heart of Baboo Gelato beats a joyful mission: to delight their customers with outstanding gelato crafted with unwavering respect and integrity. This ethos extends to everyone they touch—staff, suppliers, customers, the community, and the environment. Baboo Gelato understands that small gestures can make a big impact, which is why they donate 5p from every tub of their dog ice cream to Dogs For Good, a charity dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities. Their commitment to sustainability shines through in initiatives like upcycling plastic tubs for local schools and charities, ensuring they give back to the community.
Annie and Sam take immense pride in sourcing ingredients directly from local suppliers. Their dedicated drivers make daily trips to a nearby dairy to collect fresh cream in churns, deliberately steering clear of plastic bottles whenever possible. This hands-on approach not only guarantees the finest quality ingredients but also ensures that their suppliers receive fair compensation for their hard work. In every scoop of Baboo Gelato, you can taste the care and commitment to both people and the planet.
The award-winning gelato artisans take pride in sourcing ingredients directly from local suppliers. Their drivers visit a nearby dairy daily to collect cream in churns, avoiding plastic bottles whenever possible. This direct approach not only ensures the highest quality ingredients but also guarantees that suppliers receive fair prices for their produce.
Unlike traditional ice cream, gelato is an art form, meticulously crafted through a unique process that yields a denser, more intensely flavoured delight. At Annie and Sam’s production facility nestled in the picturesque landscapes of rural West Dorset, quality and craftsmanship are paramount. Each batch is a celebration of real ingredients, with time-honoured techniques that include pralining walnuts, puréeing fruits, and cooking caramel to perfection. Every flavour is truly a labour of love.
Innovation pulses through the heart of Baboo Gelato, with inspiration flowing from diverse sources. Co-founder Annie often delves into old cookbooks and embarks on journeys to Italy, seeking fresh ideas, while customer feedback serves as a vital compass in flavour development. Once a new concept takes root, the team diligently creates multiple iterations, sharing them with staff and friends for feedback, refining each one until it proudly meets the Baboo standard.
With an impressive repertoire of 54 flavours, Baboo Gelato’s most beloved selections include the indulgent Double Chocolate, the rich Salted Caramel, the classic Vanilla, and the fresh Strawberry. While novelty flavours can spark excitement, the team has discovered that customers always return to these timeless favourites, proving that sometimes, the classics are simply irresistible.
Annie and Sam take immense pride in sourcing ingredients directly from local suppliers. Their dedicated drivers make daily trips to a nearby dairy to collect fresh cream in churns, deliberately steering clear of plastic bottles whenever possible. This hands-on approach not only guarantees the finest quality ingredients but also ensures that their suppliers receive fair compensation for their hard work. In every scoop of Baboo Gelato, you can taste the care and commitment to both people and the planet.
The award-winning gelato artisans take pride in sourcing ingredients directly from local suppliers. Their drivers visit a nearby dairy daily to collect cream in churns, avoiding plastic bottles whenever possible. This direct approach not only ensures the highest quality ingredients but also guarantees that suppliers receive fair prices for their produce.
Meet the Makers: Annie & Sam
The Sweet Journey of Baboo Gelato
The founders of Baboo Gelato, Annie and Sam, embarked on their delicious adventure with a vision to capture the essence of the West Country’s bountiful ingredients and transform them into truly exceptional gelato. What began as a humble garden project blossomed into a vibrant network of direct partnerships with local farms and orchards, complemented by high-quality imports from Italy and Brazil.
For Annie and Sam, gelato transcends mere dessert; it’s a nostalgic journey woven with childhood joy and treasured memories. This passion drives their unwavering commitment to quality. Each batch is lovingly crafted from scratch, ensuring every scoop is free from chemical emulsifiers, artificial colours, or flavourings. With every spoonful, they invite you to savour not just a treat, but a heartfelt experience imbued with the spirit of the West Country.
“Ice cream is not just any food, it is the food of childhood, happiness and great memories so it should be really, really special. That means not compromising on ingredients, taking time with the process, making each batch from scratch, and not filling it with chemical emulsifiers, artificial colours or flavourings.” – Annie & Sam
At the heart of Baboo Gelato beats a joyful mission: to delight their customers with outstanding gelato crafted with unwavering respect and integrity. This ethos extends to everyone they touch—staff, suppliers, customers, the community, and the environment. Baboo Gelato understands that small gestures can make a big impact, which is why they donate 5p from every tub of their dog ice cream to Dogs For Good, a charity dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities. Their commitment to sustainability shines through in initiatives like upcycling plastic tubs for local schools and charities, ensuring they give back to the community.
Annie and Sam take immense pride in sourcing ingredients directly from local suppliers. Their dedicated drivers make daily trips to a nearby dairy to collect fresh cream in churns, deliberately steering clear of plastic bottles whenever possible. This hands-on approach not only guarantees the finest quality ingredients but also ensures that their suppliers receive fair compensation for their hard work. In every scoop of Baboo Gelato, you can taste the care and commitment to both people and the planet.
The award-winning gelato artisans take pride in sourcing ingredients directly from local suppliers. Their drivers visit a nearby dairy daily to collect cream in churns, avoiding plastic bottles whenever possible. This direct approach not only ensures the highest quality ingredients but also guarantees that suppliers receive fair prices for their produce.
Unlike traditional ice cream, gelato is an art form, meticulously crafted through a unique process that yields a denser, more intensely flavoured delight. At Annie and Sam’s production facility nestled in the picturesque landscapes of rural West Dorset, quality and craftsmanship are paramount. Each batch is a celebration of real ingredients, with time-honoured techniques that include pralining walnuts, puréeing fruits, and cooking caramel to perfection. Every flavour is truly a labour of love.
Innovation pulses through the heart of Baboo Gelato, with inspiration flowing from diverse sources. Co-founder Annie often delves into old cookbooks and embarks on journeys to Italy, seeking fresh ideas, while customer feedback serves as a vital compass in flavour development. Once a new concept takes root, the team diligently creates multiple iterations, sharing them with staff and friends for feedback, refining each one until it proudly meets the Baboo standard.
With an impressive repertoire of 54 flavours, Baboo Gelato’s most beloved selections include the indulgent Double Chocolate, the rich Salted Caramel, the classic Vanilla, and the fresh Strawberry. While novelty flavours can spark excitement, the team has discovered that customers always return to these timeless favourites, proving that sometimes, the classics are simply irresistible.
Annie and Sam take immense pride in sourcing ingredients directly from local suppliers. Their dedicated drivers make daily trips to a nearby dairy to collect fresh cream in churns, deliberately steering clear of plastic bottles whenever possible. This hands-on approach not only guarantees the finest quality ingredients but also ensures that their suppliers receive fair compensation for their hard work. In every scoop of Baboo Gelato, you can taste the care and commitment to both people and the planet.
The award-winning gelato artisans take pride in sourcing ingredients directly from local suppliers. Their drivers visit a nearby dairy daily to collect cream in churns, avoiding plastic bottles whenever possible. This direct approach not only ensures the highest quality ingredients but also guarantees that suppliers receive fair prices for their produce.