The Licktators facts for kids

The Licktators was an ice cream company in London, England. It was known for making very unique and sometimes surprising ice cream flavors. The department store Selfridges once described them as having a more rebellious style compared to other ice cream brands.

About The Licktators

The Licktators company was started by Matt O’Connor. He is known for using unusual ingredients and textures in his ice creams. Some of the interesting flavors he created included bread, roses, and even a special plant extract. The company once served a three-course ice cream meal that featured flavors like pea, beef, and horseradish!

In 2015, The Licktators worked with the band Blur to create an ice cream flavor inspired by their album, The Magic Whip.

The Founder's Background

Matt O'Connor has been involved with ice cream for more than 20 years. As a designer, he helped launch popular ice cream brands like Viennetta and Magnum. He also designed the packaging for Loseley ice cream. To learn more about flavors, he studied at Carigiani Gelato University in Bologna, Italy. He worked with his chef, Mark Broadbent, and a drink expert, Alex Kammerling.