Soft Serve Machines

Single & Twin-Head Machines

For smaller takeaways, cafés and kiosks, a single-head soft serve machine covers daily demand without the cost or counter space of a larger unit. The Commercial Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine — 16L/h Output (now £1,600, was £1,950) is a strong entry point, with a 1500W motor and LED display for straightforward daily operation — ideal for businesses adding ice cream for the first time.

For slightly higher capacity in a similar footprint, the Commercial Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine 16-18L/h Single Head (now £1,599, was £1,775) adds an air pump system for smoother, more consistent texture, suited to sites wanting a step up in quality without moving to a multi-head machine.

Triple-Head & High-Output Machines

For busier cafés, restaurants and ice cream vans wanting to offer variety, a triple-head machine produces three flavours from one unit — more choice for customers without running three separate machines. The Commercial Triple Head Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine (now £1,450, was £1,650) delivers 22L/h output with an LED screen, making it one of the better-value triple-head options in the range.

At the top end, the CVS Commercial Countertop Soft Serve Machine 26-32L/h (now £3,999, was £4,200) is built for sustained high-volume service, with a 10-inch touchscreen and air pump system — a serious option for high-footfall sites where downtime between serves needs to stay minimal.

How to Choose the Right Soft Serve Machine

Daily footfall: Lower-footfall sites (small takeaways, kiosks) typically do well with a single-head machine in the 16-18L/h range. Busier locations — vans, leisure venues, high-street cafés — benefit from a twin or triple-head machine to keep pace with demand and offer flavour variety.

Flavour variety: A single-head machine serves one flavour at a time. Triple-head machines let you run three flavours simultaneously, which matters if customers expect choice — common on ice cream vans and at busier counters.

Output rate: Output is measured in litres per hour (L/h). A 16L/h machine suits steady, moderate demand; machines rated 26L/h and above are built for high-volume, continuous service where queues need to keep moving.

Budget: Entry-level single-head machines start around £1,450–£1,600; high-output multi-head machines run up to around £4,000. Finance is available to spread the cost across 3 or 12 monthly payments, subject to approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the best commercial ice cream machine for a small café? A: For a small café or takeaway, a single-head machine in the 16-18L/h range offers the best balance of output and counter space. Businesses wanting more flavour variety from day one often step up to a triple-head model instead.

Q: How many litres per hour does a commercial soft serve machine produce? A: Output varies by model — our range spans from around 16L/h for single-head machines suited to steady demand, up to 26-32L/h for high-output machines built for continuous, high-volume service.

Q: What is the difference between a single-head and triple-head ice cream machine? A: A single-head machine serves one flavour at a time, suited to smaller sites with steady demand. A triple-head machine produces three flavours from one unit, giving customers more choice — a common choice for ice cream vans and busier counters.

Q: Do your commercial ice cream machines come with a warranty? A: Yes — every soft serve machine in this range ships with a 1-year warranty and free UK delivery. Finance is also available, splitting the cost into 3 or 12 monthly payments subject to approval.