Meet Oxana, our Production Manager
Oxana holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resources and Document Archivists. You can bet that everything’s in place and lined up when she runs the kitchen as GelatoLove Production Manager.
Oxana Bentley, GelatoLove Production Manager.
Oxana holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resources and Document Archivists. You can bet that everything’s in place and lined up when she runs the kitchen as GelatoLove Production Manager.
Oxana’s field of expertise is Hospitality Management, including scheduling, hiring, training, inventory management, POS operations, event planning and Food and Beverage.
She completed her education in Moscow, Russia, where she also launched and managed an 89 seat, American Diner, as well as trained and mentored all the staff in a 196-seat European-cuisine restaurant. Oxana brought from Russia to California her knowledge and exuberant energy when she moved 8 years ago. She now makes the GelatoLove Kitchen Lab a lovely, energetic and pleasant place to work for everyone. Her commitment is impeccable and the gelato presentation always outstanding. We are so grateful for her contribution.
Meet Luca, our Director of Operations.
Passionate Surfer and Certified Nutritionist Consultant (CNC), Luca Guerzoni is originally from Milan, Italy. Expert in food industry management, Luca is now Director of Operations and Manager at GelatoLove.
Luca Guerzoni, Director of Operations at GelatoLove.
Passionate Surfer and Certified Nutritionist Consultant (CNC), Luca Guerzoni is originally from Milan, Italy. After moving to California in 2014, he deepened his knowledge in wellness arts with the Natural Healing Institute of Naturopathy in Encinitas and he also holds a three-year course diploma as Naturopathic Practitioner in Italy.
Expert in food industry management, Luca is now Director of Operations and Manager at GelatoLove. Yes, he’s the one that makes the ‘magic’ happen inside and outside the kitchen.
He claims he has learned his barista’s skills from the Italian Cappuccino World Champion Rubens Gardelli… we just know his cappuccino and latte are to die for.
When COVID emergency hit California, Luca resumed his Italian experience as a moped postman. Thanks to his organizing talent GelatoLove was able to quickly set up our current and much-loved Gelato Delivery System.
If you see our GelatoLove magic van in your neighborhood, wave at Luca as he’s probably driving…
GelatoLove Delivery Magic Van.
Make a Gelato Cake with Us!
Join Paola on Saturday August 29 at 11am for this Zoom event in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Center of San Diego: learn how to make and decorate an impressive and refreshing Gelato Cake! Virtually visit an authentic Artisan Gelato Lab and learn how to make and decorate gelato layered cakes.
Join Paola on Saturday August 29 at 11am for this Zoom event in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Center of San Diego: learn how to make and decorate an impressive and refreshing Gelato Cake!
Virtually visit an authentic Artisan Gelato Lab and learn how to make and decorate gelato layered cakes. You will be guided by GelatoLove founder Paola Richard in a wonderful hands-on experience from the comfort of your kitchen. Have two flavors of your favorite gelato available. You will need 4 pints total, 2 of each flavor.
The workshop is free, please consider a donation to fully support ICC when you sign up.
You may purchase GelatoLove pints to be delivered to your home before the workshop for a special ICC price. Order by Wednesday August 26.
Discount code for 15% off is ICCGELATOLOVE and free delivery with $30 purchase.
What you will need to build your cake:
4 gelato pints total, 2 of each flavor
Cake mold ring (6 inches)
Cake collar (3 inches tall)
Spatulas including a cake icing spatula
A box of shortbread cookies, gluten free if you prefer.
Butter (1 stick)
Whipped cream, fresh fruit, chocolate to decorate the top
A 2-3 inch tall ribbon (optional)
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Please sign up by Wednesday August 26 and you will get a Zoom link for the workshop. If you are ordering from GelatoLove, please order by Wednesday August 26 so you will receive your gelato pints home by Friday.
If you want to just observe without making along, you can! We will send recipes with step-by-step instructions to all participants for your future gelato cake creations.
ABOUT THE TEACHER:
Paola Richard – GelatoLove Founder and CEO
Paola has worn many professional hats in her lifetime, from wildlife journalist to information officer and campaign coordinator for national and international organizations—including the UN—to gelato store owner.
Paola’s previous experience owning and operating Gaia Gelato in Carlsbad, CA was the inspiration for GelatoLove. She saw a need in the food community for a healthier choice of high-quality artisan gelato made with only the best natural ingredients.
GelatoLove combines Paola’s passion for the environment, people, and the delicious food traditions of her native Italy.