Couple to re-open Luxury Ice Cream Company in Back Swinegate

Husband and wife Victoria and Chris Rothwell have taken on the ownership of the Luxury Ice Cream Company (LICC), in Back Swinegate.

The pair, who live in Appleton Roebuck, are set to re-open the shop – known for its award-winning homemade gelato – at the end of this month.

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Victoria said: “This will be our very first business.

“We want to take on this stewardship – maintaining the shop’s quality homemade gelato, style and excellent reputation among residents and visitors of York alike.”

Victoria, who has spent 26 years working as an accountant for corporate firms, will be serving customers and running the LICC day-to-day.

Meanwhile Chris, who originally hails from California, will handle the business’s marketing – strengthening the brand and its presence in York.

The couple are renovating the interiors before opening day later this month (Image: Supplied)

The exterior of the LICC, which stands out along the street for its attractive bubblegum pink entrance, will essentially remain the same, Victoria confirmed.

It comes as the pair work to paint and decorate the shop’s interiors, giving them a fresh lease of life.

As reported by The Press, the LICC’s previous owners Steph Blair and her partner had announced that they were stepping back from the company after more than six years.

A statement online read: “We couldn’t be happier with the people we have decided to sell to and know that they will continue the legacy of LICC to the best of their abilities.

“It’s been in the works for some time now but we’re adamant we sold to the right people.”

‘We’re so excited to get started’

Victoria said that Steph and her partner “couldn’t have been more supportive” through the sale – even helping Victoria and Chris create some customer-favourite ice creams.

Victoria added: “They’ve been such an enormous help and we’re fortunate to have such a wonderful relationship with LICC’s previous owners.

“Aside from the classic LICC flavours, we do plan on introducing some new ones, so you may see some peanut butter-inspired creations – inspired by Chris’s Californian roots.

“We’re so excited to get started.

“While renovating, we’ve had many people come to LICC enquiring about its re-opening.

“A few even popped in while we had the door open, thinking it was running still.

“It certainly is popular and we hope to maintain this in the years to come.”

For more information, please visit https://luxuryicecreamco.co.uk/.