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Soft Serve 101 Led by Evan Waldt

Join us for a day for soft serve training and demo experience designed for both newcomers and industry professionals.

From learning the fundamentals of soft serve machines to exploring mix types, trending flavors, and hands-on demos with professional Spaceman equipment, you’ll walk away with the knowledge, confidence, and real-world insight to elevate your soft serve program.

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About the Instructor

Evan Waldt

Evan brings extensive experience in paleta and ice cream production, having trained with a variety of paleta chefs and developed deep expertise in recipes and best practices for frozen pops. His knowledge has been recognized through podcast features with the North American Ice Cream Association, where he also created and led the first-ever Paleta Competition. Evan also teaches Frozen Novelty at Penn State’s Ice Cream 101 Course.

In this course, he will guide participants through the production of both dairy and non-dairy pops, including fruit and non-fruit varieties, while sharing multiple recipe styles.

Course Details

  • Date

    February 12th & 13th, 2026

  • Time

    10am - 3pm (12-1pm lunch)

  • Location

    Patterson, NJ

  • Format

    Only offered in-person

About the Course

  • 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 (final decision pending on whether 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.

In Collaboration With

We’re proud to partner with Dingman’s Dairy and Spaceman to make this training possible.

Dingman’s Dairy brings decades of expertise as a trusted frozen dessert distributor, supplying premium mixes, ingredients, and dessert solutions to businesses of all sizes.

Spaceman delivers industry-leading soft serve machinery known for reliability, performance, and innovation.

Together, they help power this event with real-world knowledge, professional equipment, and the resources you need to succeed.

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Additional Course Information

  • What's Included

    • Free recipe book
    • Follow-up consultation call with ICES instructors
    • Hands-on experience creating soft serve

  • What to Bring

    • Comfortable, closed-toe shoes
    • A head covering
    • Food service attire
    • A laptop or tablet

Hear from the Specialist

Listen to podcast interviews with Evan, your course instructor, as he shares his expertise in the frozen dessert industry.

Pricing

Course Total: $0

Only 25 spots per day

This is a completely free training opportunity—no course fee required. We’re offering this experience at no cost to support the industry and provide real education, so we kindly ask attendees to register thoughtfully, commit to their spot, and make the most of this valuable hands-on learning experience.

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Sign-Up Instructions

  1. Call (775) 283-8274, email sales@ices.cool.
  2. Or complete the registration form below
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