Small-batch gelato and sorbet, handmade with real ingredients in our Dorset Lab — now reaching restaurants, cafés, farm shops, delis and visitor destinations across the South West, London and beyond.
Ten years ago, Annie and her husband Sam moved to Dorset with four young kids and a house that came with an overgrown market garden — bursting, as it turned out, with raspberries. With Dorset's incredible local fruit and dairy on the doorstep, and a course in Italy that taught Annie how to make proper gelato, an idea started to take shape.
The very first batch was a simple raspberry sorbet — just garden raspberries, sugar, water and lemon juice, from an old Margaret Costa recipe. It was the moment Annie realised something that's stayed true ever since: really good ingredients make really good gelato. No shortcuts required.
From one machine in a 1,000 sq ft unit, Baboo has grown into a 10,000 sq ft production site with a much bigger team — supplying everyone from village pubs to award-winning restaurants, and delivering nationwide. The quality hasn't changed. Just the reach.
We're adding new trade partners at a rate we've never seen before. Here's a handful of the venues who've joined the Baboo family recently.
Whichever way your customers buy, there's a Baboo format built for it.
Serve straight from the freezer — built for restaurants, cafés and kiosks that scoop to order.
Retail-ready formats that sell themselves — from the freezer aisle to the till-point impulse buy.
Our newest award winner — bright, fruity, and a proven crowd-pleaser on any counter.
A consistent best-seller — the flavour customers ask for by name.
Rich, indulgent and always in demand — a menu staple that never lets a counter down.
One of our original flavours from day one, and still one customers keep coming back for.
Born out of watching Baboo customers buy gelato for their dogs at our kiosks, Doggy Doggy Yum Yum is a frozen treat designed specifically for canine tummies — no compromise on ingredients just because it's for a dog. It's made in our purpose-built dairy in Rampisham, Dorset, by the same team behind our award-winning gelato.
For dog-friendly venues especially, it's often the reason new customers walk through the door in the first place — and an easy add-on sale for anyone already stocking our gelato.
120ml tubs, £3.80 RRP. 5p from every pot sold goes to Dogs for Good. Yes, we supply trade — get in touch to add it to your order.
Every month, Annie creates a brand new flavour — something unexpected, made in tiny batches, and gone for good once it sells out. A new Special drops on the third Tuesday of the month at 10am (with a pause over summer), and they're always inspired by whatever's caught Annie's imagination that month, from a local ingredient discovery to a customer request.
It's a genuine showcase of what Baboo can do beyond the core range — proof of the creativity and craft behind every tub, and a reason for your customers to keep coming back to see what's next.
Simple, high-margin ways to get more from the same tubs this summer — on the counter, on the menu, or in a glass.
Rotating seasonal flavours keep your menu or counter feeling fresh, give customers a reason to come back and try something new, and make the most of ingredients at their best — all without adding extra prep or freezer space.
From a plated restaurant dessert to a farm shop freezer — find the right fit for your business.
A dessert that plates beautifully and tells a story diners remember.
Scoops and grab-and-go that lift the counter and the average spend.
An easy, crowd-pleasing dessert with proper craft behind it.
Local, award-winning provenance your customers already trust.
A Dorset treat for the summer crowd — dog-friendly options too.
A memorable local taste that adds to the day out.
Why Teals chose Baboo for their counter.
A long-standing Baboo trade partner.
One of our earliest chef endorsements, still serving Baboo today.
A trade partner serving Baboo to their guests.
"Your Mint Chocolate Chip is the best I have ever tasted — I'm going to put it on the restaurant menus."
Kirk Gosden, Chef Director, Rockfish"I can honestly say my first summer at Chesil Beach Café has been wonderful, and an absolute joy working with you guys. My customers love Baboo, and more and more who visit recognise your name and branding. Your delicious ice creams enhance my business, and for that I am very grateful — for your service and your friendly drivers!"
Sally, The Chesil Beach Café"Working closely with a company is better than getting a lower price… Delivery days are twice a week and they'll always be here before service. The drivers are all so lovely, which is really special to us."
Danny Baker, Head Chef, The Candlelight InnTell us a little about your business and the trade team will be in touch.
Form not loading? Email us directly at sales@baboogelato.com or call 01308 488629.
Join our growing trade family
The trade team would love to hear from you.
Email the trade team