Gel Matic Soft Serve Machines
Express gelato, soft serve, frozen yoghurt, shakes and açaí
GelMatic has always been the expert in express blending and freezing units. By concentrating on a single activity, we have been able to develop dedicated technologies and processes that enable anyone to produce excellent gelato and ice cream.
Gelmatic training and new Rubicone flavours
Keep your soft serve menu fresh and your team confident with one-on-one monthly training from our specialists.
Gelmatic machine training · Soft serve recipe development · New Rubicone flavours to try on your menu · One-on-one monthly training sessions
or call 0508 625 677
Giotto — express gelato & soft serve
The premium countertop range with INCODIS 3.0 touchscreen control: single-flavour Giotto 11 and 12, and the twin-flavour-plus-mix Giotto 21.
Easy range — frozen yoghurt & soft serve
Gravity-fed countertop and floor-standing machines from 22 to 42 kg per hour, single flavour or two flavours plus a twist. Air-cooled, single phase.
Shakes & frozen drinks
Giotto DR 14: frozen cocktails and milkshakes, up to 66 L per hour from a 430 mm wide countertop machine.
Açaí & frozen yoghurt programs
Serve soft açaí and frozen yoghurt on demand with the Easy range, supplied with Rubicone mixes and training.
How to choose a Gel Matic machine
Six questions we work through with every customer.
What will you serve?
Soft serve, frozen yoghurt, açaí, or frozen drinks and shakes. The Giotto DR 14 is built for drinks; the others for soft desserts.
One flavour or two?
Single-flavour machines keep it simple. Twin-flavour machines serve two flavours plus a twist from one unit.
How busy is your peak?
Compare the hourly output in the table below with your busiest hour, and allow for growth.
Counter or floor?
Countertop models save space. The floor-standing BV Easy 2 GR frees up your counter and sits on swivel castors.
Which controls suit your team?
Giotto: INCODIS 3.0 touchscreen with video tutorials. Easy: ECOS controls with a photocell that recognises the cone or cup.
How will you fund it?
Spread the cost with equipment finance through our New Zealand finance partners, up to 100% of a new asset’s purchase price.
What you can serve from a Gelmatic
Gelmatic machines freeze to order: the mix goes into the cylinder as a liquid and comes out ready to serve, so every portion is fresh. One counter can carry a long dessert and drinks menu.
Soft serve and express gelato
Plain cones where the mix does the talking, or dressed-up cones with dips, sauces and sprinkles. Giotto has four preset recipes, each with its own texture, temperature and overrun.
Sundaes and dessert cups
Sundaes, cups and blended desserts with fruit, sauces and crushed biscuits, built on the same soft serve base and finished at the counter.
Frozen yoghurt
Froyo is frozen to order in minutes and served plain or topped with fruit and cereal. The Easy range is built for froyo shops and self-serve bars, and runs açaí too.
Shakes and frozen drinks
Milkshakes, thick shakes, frozen cocktails and iced coffee, built on a soft serve base with syrups, fruit and toppings. Giotto DR 14 dispenses shakes and frozen cocktails direct from the machine.
Built for more than the ice cream shop
Soft serve earns a strong margin from a small footprint, which is why Gelmatic machines turn up in very different businesses. These are the most common.
Ice cream and yoghurt bars
Quick service at peak times, two flavours and a twist from one machine, and frozen yoghurt on the same counter.
Cafés, bakeries and patisseries
Add soft serve, shakes and dessert cups to a coffee and cake menu. The countertop Giotto 11 is just 300 mm wide.
Fast food and QSR
A dessert made on the spot completes the meal. Pump-fed models hold a consistent texture through the lunch and dinner rush.
Service stations
An ice cream for the road gives drivers and families a reason to come inside, and a countertop model fits beside the coffee machine.
Cinemas
Soft serve and shakes sit naturally beside popcorn at the candy bar, served in seconds between sessions.
Holiday parks, resorts and cruise ships
Pool bars, kiosks and buffets, often run by seasonal staff. Touchscreen controls and preset recipes keep training short.
Canteens and catering
Staff canteens and catering kitchens get a dessert that is quick to make and serve, and adds value to every tray.
Dairies and farms
Turn your own milk into soft serve and frozen yoghurt at the farm gate, and sell a higher-value product to visitors.
One activity, mastered
Gel Matic was founded in 1972 by Giambattista Guerini, who assembled the first gelato machines. The business grew quickly and in 2001 Andrea Guerini, son of the founder, joined the company. Dynamism and flexibility are now the hallmarks of a family company focused on one thing: express blending and freezing.
INCODIS 3.0 control
The Giotto range runs on a 7-inch touchscreen for programs, texture and cleaning cycles.
Gravity or pump feed
Easy and Giotto models are available gravity-fed for simplicity or pump-fed for higher overrun and output.
Two flavours plus a mix
Twin-cylinder models serve two flavours and a twist from one footprint – Giotto 21, BC Easy 2 and BV Easy 2.
Backed by Majors Group
Set-up, recipe and menu development, one-on-one monthly training and service from our Auckland and Christchurch teams with genuine parts.
Support for the life of the machine
Gelmatic groups its after-sales support into three programs. In New Zealand, Majors Group delivers them locally, from installation to service and training.
Technology on board
GTECH ECOS on the Easy range is a colour touchscreen with five capacitive keys. GTECH INCODIS 3.0 on Giotto is a 7-inch touchscreen that flags problems early, and Giotto’s GTECH HT cycle heat-treats the mix so it keeps longer.
Service and genuine parts
Gelmatic’s GCARE program covers spare parts, warranty and remote diagnostics. In New Zealand, our Auckland and Christchurch technicians install and service every machine with genuine parts.
Training
Gelmatic trains every member of its sales network on the machines. We pass that on: training at installation, then one-on-one monthly sessions on recipes and menus.
Output at a glance
Figures as supplied by Gelmatic for each model.
| Model | Type | Flavours | Output | Feed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giotto 11 | Countertop, 300 mm wide | 1 | up to 18 kg/h | Gravity or pump |
| Giotto 12 | Countertop, 18 L hopper | 1 | up to 33 kg/h | Gravity or pump |
| Giotto 21 | Countertop | 2 + mix | up to 24 kg/h | Gravity or pump |
| BC Easy 1 GR | Countertop, 456 mm wide | 1 | up to 22 kg/h | Gravity |
| HC Easy 1 GR | Countertop, 22 L hopper | 1 | up to 32 kg/h | Gravity |
| BC Easy 2 GR | Countertop | 2 + twist | up to 31 kg/h | Gravity |
| BV Easy 2 GR | Floor-standing | 2 + twist | up to 42 kg/h | Gravity |
| Giotto DR 14 | Countertop, 430 mm wide | Shakes & frozen drinks | up to 66 L/h | Gravity or pump |
Official videos from the Gelmatic YouTube channel
Tap a video to watch it on YouTube, or book a demo at our Auckland showroom to see the machines for yourself.
Gel Matic machines: your questions answered
What is Gel Matic?
Gel Matic, also written Gelmatic, is an Italian maker of commercial soft serve, express gelato and frozen yoghurt machines. The family company was founded in 1972 and is based near Bergamo. Majors Group imports its machines into New Zealand.
Which Gel Matic machine is right for my business?
Start with what you will serve and how busy you get. Single-flavour countertop machines such as the Giotto 11 suit cafés and smaller sites; twin-flavour models such as the Giotto 21 or BC Easy 2 GR add a twist; the HC Easy 1 GR and floor-standing BV Easy 2 GR suit busier service. Call 0508 625 677 and we will match a machine to your menu and volume.
What is the difference between the Giotto and Easy ranges?
Giotto is the premium countertop range for express gelato and soft serve, with a 7-inch INCODIS 3.0 touchscreen, four preset recipes and GTECH HT heat treatment. The Easy range is gravity-fed, with ECOS controls and a photocell that recognises the cone or cup, in countertop and floor-standing models from 22 to 42 kg an hour. It is built for frozen yoghurt, soft serve and açaí.
Gravity or pump feed: which do I need?
Gravity feed is the simplest. A metering valve lets mix and air into the freezing cylinder, there are few parts to clean, and it handles mixes with small pieces of fruit. Pump feed uses a gear pump to hold a consistent texture and lets you set overrun above 100%, so you serve more portions from each litre of mix.
Does the Giotto heat-treat the mix?
Yes. Giotto models run a GTECH HT heat-treatment cycle that raises the mix to 65 °C, holds it for 30 minutes and cools it back to 4 °C. The mix stays microbiologically safe for longer, so you clean less often.
What can I make with a Gel Matic machine?
Soft serve, frozen yoghurt, açaí and, with the Giotto DR 14, frozen cocktails and milkshakes of up to 66 litres an hour. See our frozen yoghurt, açaí and ingredients pages for mixes to pair with your machine.
Which mixes can I use?
Gelmatic machines run fresh, semi-finished and UHT mixes. We supply Rubicone soft serve, frozen yoghurt and açaí mixes and set the machine up for the mix you choose.
How much does a Gel Matic soft serve machine cost in New Zealand?
It depends on the model, the number of flavours and the options you choose. Request a quote for current New Zealand pricing; finance is available for up to 100% of a new asset’s purchase price.
Can I finance a Gel Matic machine?
Yes. Finance is available through our New Zealand finance partners for up to 100% of a new asset’s purchase price. See finance.
Who sells and services Gel Matic machines in New Zealand?
Majors Group is the exclusive Gel Matic importer for New Zealand. Our service department provides installation, preventive maintenance, repairs and genuine parts, with teams in Auckland and Christchurch.
Can I see a Gel Matic machine working before I buy?
Yes. Book a demonstration at our Auckland showroom through the contact page or call 0508 625 677.
Talk to our soft serve specialists
A demo at our Auckland showroom, machine set-up, recipe and menu development and one-on-one Gelmatic training. Call 0508 625 677 or send an enquiry.
Catalogues
Gelmatic
Gelmatic soft serve range
Giotto, BC, HC and BV Easy machines for express gelato, soft serve, frozen yoghurt and açaí.
Email me the catalogue