Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Catering Partner for Gourmet Ice Cream Events
Paradise Ice Cream has been serving the DMV area for over 20 years as a family-run business specializing in tropical-themed catering and homemade desserts. Founded in 1998 by Eric Staggers, we transitioned from a seasonal ice cream storefront to a full-time catering operation, developing unique flavors and maintaining a commitment to quality and customer service. Our homemade ice cream is crafted fresh with premium ingredients, featuring creative combinations like Banana Pudding and Bourbon Pecan Pie.In 2020, Nathan Staggers expanded our reach with curbside service, bringing our treats directly to local families. We prioritize community engagement, serving schools, festivals, and sports events while maintaining a vibrant, customer-centric approach. Our services include customizable sundae bars, fried desserts, and event catering with tropical decor. We operate seasonally with a focus on delivering memorable experiences through high-quality, handcrafted offerings.
Services
Catering Services
Homemade Ice Cream
Sundae Bars
Fried Desserts
Event Appearances
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in event catering and ice cream production.
- Our family-run business maintains strict quality control over homemade recipes.
- We provide over 30 unique, creative ice cream flavors unavailable elsewhere.
- Our tropical-themed catering creates memorable visual experiences for events.
- We serve both large-scale festivals and intimate community gatherings.
Services
Catering Services
Paradise Ice Cream provides full-service catering for corporate and residential events with tropical-themed decor and customizable sundae bars. Our team brings homemade ice cream, fresh-fried desserts, and professional service to festivals, school events, and private celebrations. We accommodate both large-scale events and intimate gatherings with our unique flavor selection and vibrant presentation.
Homemade Ice Cream
We craft over 30 varieties of homemade ice cream using fresh ingredients and creative flavor combinations. Our menu includes classics like Vanilla and Chocolate alongside specialty flavors such as Key Lime Cheesecake and Matcha Honeycomb Mascarpone. Each batch is made fresh with mix-ins folded in during production, ensuring consistent quality and exceptional taste in every serving.
Sundae Bars
Our customizable sundae bars feature five flavor choices and various toppings for interactive dessert experiences at events. We provide tropical-themed presentation with professional service staff to ensure smooth operation. The sundae bars work well for large groups seeking diverse dessert options while maintaining the quality and creativity of our homemade ice cream offerings.
Fried Desserts
We offer fresh-made fried desserts including funnel cakes and fried Oreos at events using our canopy setup. These hot treats complement our ice cream offerings for complete dessert service. Our fried desserts use quality ingredients and traditional preparation methods to deliver consistent, crowd-pleasing results at festivals, carnivals, and community events.
Curbside Service
Our curbside service provides pre-packaged ice cream treats directly to local families during seasonal periods. This convenient option features popular flavors in smaller portions for easy pickup. While seasonal availability limits this service, it continues growing as a popular way for local customers to enjoy our homemade quality without event attendance.
People
Eric Staggers
Founder
Eric Staggers established Paradise Ice Cream in 1998 after operating an ice cream franchise. He developed the business's unique flavors and catering focus while maintaining quality control over production processes. His vision created the tropical-themed approach that defines the company's event services today.
Nathan Staggers
Business Expansion
Nathan Staggers expanded Paradise Ice Cream's reach in 2020 by launching curbside service. He continues developing the business's community-focused approach while managing seasonal operations and packaging improvements. His efforts increased accessibility to the company's homemade ice cream offerings.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We cater school events, sports tournaments, festivals, block parties, and private celebrations with our tropical-themed ice cream service.
Do you offer seasonal flavors?
Yes, we feature rotating seasonal flavors while maintaining classic options like Vanilla and Chocolate in our homemade ice cream selection.
What is your catering minimum?
Our catering service requires minimum servings of 50 to meet event requirements for full-service ice cream and dessert bars.
Do you travel outside the DC area?
We primarily serve the DC Metro area but consider traveling for large annual events or seasonal attractions beyond our base region.
What fried dessert options are available?
Our fried desserts include funnel cakes and fried Oreos served fresh at events using our canopy setup with professional preparation.
