Hackney Gelato
Established by Enrico Pavoncelli and Sam Newman in 2015
Hackney Gelato was established in 2015 by two former chefs, Enrico Pavoncelli and Sam Newman, who met while working at the renowned Michelin-starred Locanda Locatelli. After they spent a summer in Italy learning from masters of the craft, premium ice-cream brand Hackney Gelato was born.
Hackney Gelato produces artisanal gelato for the finest restaurants and living rooms in the land. It specialises in creating unique and delicious recipes using high-quality ingredients and traditional Italian techniques.
It was established in 2015 by two chefs, Sam and Enrico, who learned the craft from the master gelatieri of Sicily. The brand quickly became one of the leading suppliers to high-end London restaurants and now has a large retail, restaurant and leisure footprint through customers including Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Ocado, Tesco, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, Kew Gardens and many other chains and independent outlets. Hackney Gelato has won over 80 Great Taste Awards and manufactures its products from its home in East London, a 21,000 sq ft site.
Since 2025, Hackney Gelato has been B Corp Certified, solidifying the company’s commitment to sustainability.
As a brand, our essence is: Italian Heart, East London Edge.
