Custom Twin Scoop Cone Holders

Getting the Fit Right

Cone sizes vary between suppliers more than most people expect, so the safest approach is to send us the cone you actually use. If that is not practical, measure the top diameter, the overall length and the diameter halfway down. For twin wafers, measure the width across both cups at the widest point.

We cut the holder so the cone sits snugly without pinching. A holder that is too tight cracks the wafer when staff push it in, and one that is too loose lets the cone spin and topple. On the proof we show the flat shape with dimensions, and for larger orders we can send a plain sample to try with your cones before the printed run goes ahead.

Twin cones from one wafer supplier can also change shape slightly between batches, so keep a few spare sleeves of the old size until you have tried the new cones. Wafer cones with a narrower point may suit ice cream cone sleeves better.

Board That Copes With Melting Ice Cream

Ice cream melts, and the holder is where the drips land. Uncoated board soaks up moisture and goes limp within minutes on a warm day. We recommend a white board with a moisture-resistant coating on the inside, which keeps the holder stiff for the time it takes to finish a cone. Food-contact grade board is available on request for holders that touch the wafer directly.

For counter stands that stay behind the till all day, a thicker board or a laminated finish stands up better to wiping down between rushes. Kraft board suits artisan parlours and gelaterias that want a natural look; white board suits bright, playful branding for seaside kiosks and vans. Kraft and white boards are compared on our board and finish options page.

If you serve sorbet or soft serve alongside scooped ice cream, mention it. Soft serve tends to drip faster and lower down the cone, so we may suggest a slightly taller sleeve with a deeper drip catch at the base.

Branding That Works at Arm's Length

Customers see a cone holder from very close, but passers-by see it from across a promenade or park. Use a bold logo on the front and keep any extra text short: your name, perhaps a social handle, and nothing more. Patterns running round the whole sleeve make a strong impression in photos, and people do photograph ice cream.

Some parlours print a flavour key on the inside of the collar or on the counter stand, so customers can point to their choice. Others print a loyalty stamp area on the carry tray. Full-colour print suits illustrated designs, while one or two spot colours keep the cost down on large runs for vans that sell through high volumes in the warm months. Take-home tubs printed to match, such as our printed ice cream tubs, carry the look into the freezer.

Who Uses Twin Scoop Holders

Ice cream vans use wrap sleeves because customers walk off immediately. Parlours and dessert shops use collars and counter stands, where customers sit or stand at the counter. Farm shops selling their own dairy ice cream often choose kraft holders with a simple stamp-style logo. Event caterers serving at weddings and fairs want carry trays so one guest can take cones back to a table of family members.

Gelaterias serving a twin cup-and-cone combination sometimes pair our holders with printed paper cups, so the brand looks the same whichever way a customer orders.

Mobile caterers who pitch at different events each weekend often keep two designs: a bright everyday version and a plainer one for weddings and corporate bookings, where the client prefers a quieter look on the cones served to guests.

Ordering for the Season

Most sellers stock up before the warm weather starts, and it pays to order early because cone holders are used quickly once the season gets going. Store them flat in a dry place away from freezers, where condensation can soften the board. Low minimums are quoted per job, so you can start with a modest run and top up once you know your weekly use. Other seasonal items sit in our cups, cones and ice cream range.

Send us your cone size, the holder style and your artwork for a custom quote within one working day. A free design proof comes first, production takes 4 to 7 working days after approval and delivery to the UK mainland is free and tracked. Anything misprinted or damaged in transit can be reported within 10 days for a reprint or refund.