The Licktators facts for kids
The Licktators was an ice cream company based in London, England. It was known for making very unusual and sometimes surprising ice cream flavors. The company aimed to be different from traditional ice cream brands.
How Licktators Started
The Licktators company was started by Matt O’Connor. He was known for his creative and sometimes controversial ideas. Matt O'Connor used unique ingredients to make his ice creams. These included things like bread, roses, and a drink called absinthe.
One time, the company even served a special three-course ice cream meal. It featured flavors like pea, beef, and horseradish.
Famous Ice Cream Flavors
The Licktators gained a lot of attention in 2011 for an ice cream called "Baby Gaga." This ice cream was made using donated breast milk. It was a very unusual flavor that got people talking.
In 2015, the company brought back this special ice cream. They called it "Royal Baby Gaga." This was to celebrate the birth of Princess Charlotte. It also aimed to remind mothers about the benefits of breastfeeding.
Licktators also worked with the famous band Blur in 2015. They created a special ice cream flavor inspired by the band's album, The Magic Whip.
The Founder's Background
Matt O'Connor has worked with ice cream for over 20 years. He helped design products like Vienneta and Magnum. He also designed the packaging for Loseley ice cream.
Matt studied how to create flavors in Italy. He learned at Bologna's Carigiani Gelato University. He worked with a chef named Mark Broadbent. He also worked with Alex Kammerling, who is a mixologist for Grey Goose.
