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OUR FAMILY HISTORY

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OUR KITCHEN

Where it all started.

Inspired by their father, the Minchella brothers Luigi, Toney and Feddy, had their destiny set.  The unbreakable bond that the brothers shared, supported each other through the opening and development of each of their 3 companies, all trading with their family name. Minchella & Co, Luigi Minchella Ltd and Toney Minchella.

When Giuseppe Minchella moved from Italy to England, his first individual pitch was in Boldon Colliery selling refreshing ice cream to all the miners after a hard days graft.

 

Having his products so gratefully accepted, Giuseppe fell in love with ice cream and serving it to the community.  

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After working in many of towns across the North East, he eventually settled down in South Shields.

 

Giuseppe took over the ice cream parlour at no. 8 King St, formally owned by the Notarianni family.

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Unfortunately the business was bombed during the war.  Luckily no one was hurt, but their business was totally destroyed.

The Minchella brothers have now passed away, but their passion lives on through their children, grand children and now great grand children. 

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To listen to Michael talk about the family history of Minchella & Co on BBC please follow this think.

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BBC interview with Michael Minchella

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A TASTE OF WHAT WE DO

FRESHLY MADE ICE CREAM

South Shields

We've been creating ice cream in our factory here since 1942. 

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WHAT'S NEW

OUR VERY OWN BLEND OF SPECIALLY SELECTED COFFEE

Working closely with roasters,

we have been able to create 

our own unique blend.  

GALLERY

COMPANY INFORMATION

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VOTED THE BEST ICE CREAM IN THE UK 

2018

Pistachio 

ICA NATIONAL ICE CREAM CHAMPIONSHIP

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CONTACT

info@minchella.co.uk

0191 456 1905 

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OPENING HOURS
   The Elevated Walkway & Amphitheatre
Monday - Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
9-11 Ocean Road 
                         Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 16:00                            
                           Sunday 10:00 - 15:00
                            
Locate us here

VAT No 196 8738 36

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