The Scoop Company in Warlingham has been crowned Parlour of the Year 2025 by the Ice Cream Alliance, the UK’s leading authority in the frozen dessert industry.
This year, The Scoop Company beat out fierce competition, including Fablas of Wales and Hooray’s Gelato in Stratford, London, to claim the top spot.
Founder Maria Grey said: “We’re truly humbled and emotional to be named Parlour of the Year 2025.
“This recognition means the world, not just to us, but to every single customer who’s walked through our doors, every little one who’s smiled at a scoop stacked high, and every team member who brings joy and passion to what we do daily.”
Inspired by her childhood and her father’s connection to the gelato trade, Maria opened The Scoop Company to create a space where customers can design desserts that are indulgent, Instagrammable, and entirely their own.
The parlour’s signature cherry blossom garden interiors and unique flavours have become a hit with locals and visitors alike.
The Scoop Company’s ice cream is made with free-range Jersey milk sourced from local farms, resulting in a creamy, flavourful product.
The parlour always serves fresh gelato and offers allergy- and diet-friendly options, ensuring everyone can enjoy a scoop of perfection.
Maria added: “This isn’t just about gelato.
“It’s about making people feel seen, included, and delighted.
“From our cherry blossom interiors to ‘Gelato by Maria’ made fresh daily with free-range Jersey milk, we’ve poured our hearts into every detail.
“We craft our gelato in small batches to ensure rich flavour and freshness, and we’ve always believed everyone deserves dessert, no matter their dietary needs.
“Thank you to the Ice Cream Alliance for this incredible honour and for championing independent parlours like ours.
“And to our community in Warlingham and beyond, thank you for believing in us, supporting us, and growing with us.
“There’s so much more to come.
“New flavours. New creations. And yes, new locations.
“This is just the beginning, and we’re so glad you’re scooping with us.”
The Parlour of the Year award is sponsored by Nic Ice Ltd, Europe’s premier experts in ice cream and accessories with over 130 years of heritage.
The award recognises exceptional parlours that go above and beyond in quality, customer experience, atmosphere, and allergen control.
Nadia Millar, chief commercial officer of Nic Ice Ltd, said: “Nic Ice Ltd are proud to sponsor this prestigious award that recognises excellence and dedication in providing delightful ice cream experiences.
“This award celebrates the creativity, hard work and vision of ice cream parlours that strive to provide the best ice cream experiences for their customers through exceptional quality and innovation.
“We are proud to be part of this celebration of outstanding achievement and wish Maria and the team at The Scoop Company continued success.”
