About the Course
The Pregel America International Training Centers (ITC) are the foremost culinary educational facilities for serious and aspiring specialty dessert chefs.
Date & Time
English Sections
English Sections
The courses will run from 9 am - 3 pm. Lunch is provided.
Soft Serve Day: April 14th, 2026
Ice Pop Day: April 16th, 2026
Spanish Sections
Spanish Sections
Los cursos se impartirán de 9:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m. Se ofrece almuerzo.
Día del helado: April 15th, 2026
Día de paleta: April 17th, 2026
Location & Format
Location
Location
The course will take place in Dallas, TX.
612 E Dallas Rd Suite 300
Grapevine, TX 7605
Format
Format
The course is only offered in-person.
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Soft Serve Day Schedule
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Soft Serve 101 Class
A beginner-friendly training covering the fundamentals of soft serve machines and operation. Topics include single vs. three phase power, air-cooled vs. water-cooled units, pump vs. gravity feed, soft serve vs. shake machines, proper machine placement, and essential cleaning and maintenance practices.
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch Break
Lunch break for attendees. Lunch will be provided.
- 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Hands-On Soft Serve Demos
Interactive demos for both morning attendees and industry professionals interested in Spaceman equipment, product inspiration, and current market trends. Demo examples may include vegan mix customization, pressurized mix demonstrations (5%, 10%, custard), novelty production such as Choco Tacos, popsicles, and sandwiches, plus trending flavors and creative applications.
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Soft Serve 101 Class
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Ice Pop/Paleta Day Schedule
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Paleta Fundamentals
Kick off the day by exploring the basics of paletas and frozen pops. Learn how to balance flavors, prepare fruits and creams, and choose between water-based and dairy-based bases for smooth, vibrant pops. - 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch Break
Lunch break for attendees. Lunch will be provided.
- 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Hands-On Paleta Workshop
Dive into hands-on paleta making. Practice layering, stuffing with fillings, and applying coatings or drizzles. Experiment with flavors and textures while learning tips for professional presentation and menu-worthy displays.
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Paleta Fundamentals
Additional Course Information
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