Granny Gothards
The Ice Pod, Mid Devon Business Park, Willand, EX15 2EZ
Member Overview
What is Granny Gothards?
Granny Gothards is an award-winning artisan ice cream and sorbet producer based in Devon, renowned for creating handcrafted luxury ice creams using natural ingredients and traditional methods. Founded by Amanda Ringelberg in 2012, the business has grown from a small farm-based venture into a respected supplier to leading chefs, restaurants, hotels and caterers across the UK and internationally.
Today, Granny Gothards produces more than 200 flavours of artisan ice cream and sorbet, all handmade in small batches with a focus on creativity, quality and provenance.
What does Granny Gothards offer?
Granny Gothards specialises in handcrafted premium ice creams and sorbets made using locally sourced milk, cream, eggs and natural flavourings. Every batch is produced without artificial flavourings, colours or shortcuts, allowing the ingredients to shine.
The range includes:
- Artisan ice cream
- Luxury sorbets
- Dairy-free ice cream
- Vegan-friendly options
- Bespoke flavour development
- Chef-exclusive flavours
- Seasonal collections
- Alcohol-infused ice creams and sorbets
- Retail and wholesale supply
- Export services
Our Specialities
Granny Gothards is best known for:
- Artisan ice cream
- Handcrafted sorbets
- Bespoke flavour creation
- Premium restaurant-quality desserts
- Natural ingredients
- Dairy-free alternatives
- Award-winning flavours
- Innovative flavour combinations
- Chef collaborations
- Luxury hospitality supply
Why Choose Granny Gothards?
Everything at Granny Gothards begins with exceptional local ingredients. Fresh milk from Devon dairy herds, West Country cream and carefully sourced natural flavours are transformed into luxury ice creams using traditional crème anglaise recipes and small-batch production methods.
The company has won more than 100 taste awards and has earned a reputation for both classic flavours and creative innovation. Their products are trusted by top chefs, Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hospitality businesses both in the UK and overseas.
Fondly known as the"Willy Wonka Girls" of the ice cream world, the team is famous for developing unique flavours that go far beyond the ordinary, from Tarragon Ice Cream and Petit Pois Sorbet to Bacon & Maple Syrup Ice Cream.
Where can you find Granny Gothards?
Based in Willand, Mid Devon, Granny Gothards handcrafts its award-winning artisan ice creams and sorbets from The Ice Pod production facility. Using locally sourced Devon milk, West Country cream and natural ingredients, the business supplies leading chefs, restaurants, hotels and food lovers across the UK and beyond
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Granny Gothards ice cream different?
Granny Gothards uses traditional ice cream-making techniques, natural ingredients and small-batch production to create exceptionally rich, creamy and flavourful ice cream without artificial additives.
How many flavours do you make?
The business has created more than 200 flavours of ice cream and sorbet, with new creations regularly being added
Do you make bespoke flavours?
Yes. Granny Gothards works with chefs, restaurants and food businesses to create bespoke flavours tailored to specific menus, products and events
Are your products award-winning?
Yes. Granny Gothards has won more than 100 taste awards, including recognition from Food Drink Devon.
Do you offer dairy-free or vegan options?
Yes. The range includes dairy-free sorbets and vegan-friendly ice creams for customers with dietary requirements.
What are some of your most unusual flavours?
The team has created flavours including Bacon & Maple Syrup, Pumpkin Pie, Tarragon Ice Cream, Sage & Onion Stuffing Ice Cream and Petit Pois Sorbet
Where do your ingredients come from?
Milk is sourced from local Devon dairy farms, alongside West Country cream, South West eggs and carefully selected natural ingredients.
Do you supply restaurants and hotels?
Yes. Granny Gothards supplies restaurants, hotels, chefs, caterers and hospitality businesses throughout the UK and internationally.
Are your ice creams handmade?
Yes. Every batch is handcrafted by the production team in Devon using traditional artisan methods.
What is your most popular flavour?
Despite the huge range available, Classic Vanilla remains one of Granny Gothards' most popular and best-selling flavours