Gelato... Is is worth it and what flavors would you want?

bobbileighb

I got a quote of 400ish for gelato for 100 people and we could choose 3 flavors.  I dont know if we will be doing this and am hoping our guest list is more like 75 which may lower the price.  I wanted to see if you gals thought as a guest you would like it and if so what are your fave flavors (they have an insane amount).

cscott1

Love gelato!  I don't know if your place has it, but some places make a "rose" flavor and I think it would be great for a wedding!

sparklingdiamond

I would love gelato!  I always like cookies and cream or something like that.

bsn1752

Central Market has gelato... and you inspired me to call them about catering.  I will keep you posted when they call back!

BanannaP

Are you looking at Paciugo? I loooove Paciugo, my favorite flavor is their Mediterranean Sea Salt Caramel. Yum!

bigbabyface

So i've never had "american gelato" lol. I have had "italian gelato"....not sure if there's even a difference. But now i'm on the look out, I thought you could only get it in italy!

My favorite, Tiramisu and the Amarena Black Cherry. OMG. I would kill for some of that right now

bsn1752

OK - update from Central Market...

They don't have the catering cart and don't have anyone actually serving it to you (which would be a discussion for your venue - if they can help with that - only if you want to go this route)

Gelato is 32 oz for $20 and that will serve 8 people.

If you get 13 tubs (at 32 oz each), that would be roughly $260.

bsn1752

Oops... my bad, it's 32 oz for $10, not $20... so the total is $130!  Sorry!

bobbileighb

Anna, yes its Paciugo.

Brianna, that is a really good deal but our venue wouldnt serve it...hmm maybe our caterer will.

Everyone else, thank you for your input!

juliebug1997

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[QUOTE]I got a quote of 400ish for gelato for 100 people and we could choose 3 flavors.  I dont know if we will be doing this and am hoping our guest list is more like 75 which may lower the price.  I wanted to see if you gals thought as a guest you would like it and if so what are your fave flavors (they have an insane amount).
Posted by bobbileighb[/QUOTE]

From Paciugo, I love the wedding cake flavor!!!!  Also, any of their flavors with the caramel sea salt are delicious.  From Piccomolo, I love their birthday cake (it's got sprinkles on it though), red velvet (when they have it) and Bill loves their pistachio and their chocolate chip cookie dough.

Tiffany618

A) I LOVE gelato. LOVE it.  Strawberry with chocolate is my favorite...and cookies and cream.

 Personally,  I think if your doing both a bride and a grooms cake... its just too much for me.  If it is in lieu of a grooms cake...then I could see it. 

bobbileighb

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[QUOTE]A) I LOVE gelato. LOVE it.  Strawberry with chocolate is my favorite...and cookies and cream. B) Personally,  I think if your doing both a bride and a grooms cake... its just too much for me.  If it is in lieu of a grooms cake...then I could see it.  :)
Posted by Tiffany618[/QUOTE]

We are doing a grooms cake but its more just for show it is made of cake but will only serve about 30 because of its shape and its covered in fondant so if we didnt serve it I wouldnt be sad.  It is the only chocolate cake we have though.  I just love the idea of cake and ice cream together takes me back to childhood.

fallbride1109

Wedding cake is also my favorite Paciugo gelato flavor.  But I love them all I think.

But man, $400???  Yikes, that's steep. So, in answer to your original question "Is it worth it?" I think I might say no.

TexanTreasure08

I am going to get Pacuigos! Did you ask for Bambino size servings? That cut down my cost a lot.

sarathirza

I love gelato...but I love anything sweet.  I have seen ice cream served at a wedding (the groom's family owned dairy farms), but it didn't seem like many people ate it.  I don't know that you'd really be getting your money's worth? Or only buy for 50 people so you don't end up with tons of leftovers?

bobbileighb

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[QUOTE]I am going to get Pacuigos! Did you ask for Bambino size servings? That cut down my cost a lot.
Posted by TexanTreasure08[/QUOTE]

Yes, my quote is for 3 narrow serving trays to serve up to 105 with bambino sizes, then there is delivery, set up, and charge for the cups and spoons.

Was your quote a lot less?

MLandCJ

I thinking about doing this too, but with dippin' dots

bethlovesjim

YES! and I like the coffee flavors

bethlovesjim

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[QUOTE]I thinking about doing this too, but with dippin' dots :)
Posted by MLandCJ[/QUOTE]

OHHHH! I love dippin' dots!

ssarangi

Hmmm...that does seem like a lot, basically $4 per person and only 3 flavors...I agree with some of the other ladies, not sure if it would be worth it.  Maybe you can ask them to go down to $300?  If you do go the route of asking your caterer to serve it, one thing to keep in mind is that the cases that they store gelato in are not kept at the same temperature that you would store ice cream.  I believe its kept at a higher temp. 

My fave flavor is the Strawberry Cheesecake! Yummm!!

tap4781

We are doing Paciugo as well!!  My fiance and I are so very excited about this!! Doing it in place of grooms cake!  Like TexanTreasure08 we are doing the Bambino size as well with 4 flavors!! Hope this helps good luck!!