The Art of Hand-Rolled Ice Cream in Dublin: Why Arctic Stone is the Perfect Event Upgrade
- Frosty
- Nov 11, 2025
- 3 min read
Looking for a unique, award-winning dessert to elevate your next private event in Dublin? Hand-rolled ice cream is more than a sweet treat—it's interactive theatre.
Arctic Stone proudly holds the distinction of being Ireland’s foremost multi-award-winning producer, specializing in bringing this mesmerizing experience to weddings, corporate functions, and milestone parties across the country. This guide explores the unique craft of hand-rolled ice cream, why it guarantees a superior texture, and why it has become the essential choice for premium event catering in Dublin.
Our Award-Winning Roots: Thai Technique Meets Premium Irish Dairy
The Arctic Stone journey began after founder Caolán Cullen was inspired by the popular hand-rolled ice cream method while travelling in Asia. This street food art form, which originated in Bangkok, immediately captivated him.
Upon returning to Ireland, Caolán realized the process could be drastically improved by committing to only the freshest and highest quality Irish produce for the ice cream base. This unique balance of Eastern rolling techniques with premium local dairy created a product with an unbeatably creamy texture and multi-award-winning flavours.
The public was immediately enthralled by both the quality and theatre of each creation, quickly making Arctic Stone Ireland's most talked-about food market stall. Today, you can find our crew rolling in stores and at markets nationwide, solidifying our reputation as Ireland’s leading expert.
What is Hand-Rolled Ice Cream? Defining the Theatre
Often referred to as Thai rolled ice cream, this dessert transforms the classic frozen treat into a high-quality, made-to-order spectacle. The process is both an art form and a scientific marvel:
The Base: We pour our liquid ice cream base—made using the freshest, highest-quality Irish dairy—onto a specialized steel plate chilled to sub-zero temperatures (below -30)
The Chop: Chosen fresh ingredients (fruit, chocolate, cookies) are added and instantly chopped and mixed into the rapidly freezing base by hand using metal spatulas.
The Roll: The resulting creamy mixture is spread thin, and our skilled artisans scrape it into tight, elegant spirals that are then served vertically in a cup.
This live, on-demand method ensures peak freshness and maximum flavour intensity for every single serving.
Rolled vs. Churned: The Arctic Stone Quality Difference
At Arctic Stone, we choose the rolling method because it yields a superior product to traditional, mass-produced churned ice cream.
Feature | Hand-Rolled Ice Cream (Arctic Stone) | Traditional Churned Ice Cream |
Texture | Denser, incredibly creamy, and richer due to minimal air (low overrun) being incorporated during the flash-freeze. | Softer texture, often lighter due to high levels of air introduced during churning. |
Flavour | Deeply integrated, fully customizable flavours thanks to immediate chopping of fresh mix-ins. | Flavours are pre-batched, limiting real-time customization options. |
Experience | Interactive, theatrical, and made-to-order for every guest. | Static, pre-scooped, and lacks visual engagement. |
Our commitment to blending world-class Thai technique with premium Irish dairy is what makes our product both a spectacular show and an award-winning taste experience.
The Perfect Party Edition: Why Rolled Ice Cream is Essential Event Catering
For event planners and party organizers, hand-rolled ice cream catering is the ultimate solution for delivering high guest satisfaction and eliminating logistical headaches.
The Ultimate Interactive Experience: Our dessert station naturally draws crowds. Guests gather to watch their dessert being created, turning the ice cream service into a highly shareable, memorable moment.
Instant Customisation for All: We effortlessly cater to diverse groups. Every guest chooses their own flavour, and we provide seamless vegan rolled ice cream and dairy-free options on the spot, ensuring no one misses out.
Hassle-Free Professional Service: We manage everything. Our all-inclusive event packages cover our cold plates, premium ingredients, toppings, and experienced rolling crew, including setup and discreet cleanup. This allows you to focus solely on enjoying your guests.
Arctic Stone has delivered the 'wow factor' for some of Ireland's most prominent corporate brands and private gatherings. Let us transform your occasion.
When you need an unforgettable, unique feature for your event, choose Ireland’s leading expert in hand-rolled ice cream.
Contact our events coordinator now to check availability and get a personalised quote for premier dessert catering in Dublin or nationwide. Let Arctic Stone add artisanal magic to your upcoming gathering.
