Sheraton Grand London Park Lane has joined forces with the reigning World Cup Gelato Champion to bring World Cup winning ice cream to its Italian restaurant Mercante. From 27th July, Mercante will launch an exclusive ice cream menu developed with World Gelato Master Eugenio Morrone – the only place in the UK to serve World Cup winning ice cream this summer.

The hatrick of flavours will be available to take away from Mercante’s bespoke ice cream cart and served in shining golden trophies, or enjoyed sitting on the terrace whilst soaking up the Mayfair sunshine. The summer terrace is ideally located on Piccadilly, overlooking Green Park and just a five-minute walk from Hyde Park. Foodies with a sweet tooth can indulge in the Golden Summer, Sweet & Spicy or Parco Verde, with prices starting from £7.90.

The bespoke gelato has been developed using a brand new and exclusive recipe. The triumphant creations are not available anywhere else in the UK and Mercante is the only place to taste the World Cup winning flavours: 

Golden Summer – pistachio gelato crowned with a home-made raspberry drizzle, inspired by the recipe that scooped Eugenio first place in the World Cup

Sweet & Spicy - hotting things up with the perfect blend of decadent dark chocolate and Sichuan pepper. Prepared with the highest quality cocoa powder, taste buds will tingle with a citrus kick

Parco Verde – inspired by Mercante’s neighbour Green Park, this sorbet is a dairy-free dream combining cinnamon flowers with apples, pine nuts and raisins to create a refreshing summer sorbet

Mercante at Sheraton Grand London Park Lane is the perfect space for bringing friends and family together, with menus that offer a fresh take on classic Italian delights. The team has worked closely with ice cream connoisseur Eugenio Morrone to develop an unbeatable menu. Eugenio has participated in the most prestigious international competitions where he was crowned first place at the 2020 Gelato World Cup, as well as becoming the first gelato maker to feature in the Gelato World Ranking 2022 Hall of Fame.

Food and Beverage Manager, Cedric Lescure says: “Gelato is synonymous with summertime, and we are honoured to be working with the Gelato World Cup champion on this very special menu. We’ve worked closely with Eugenio to develop our flavours and the offering is guaranteed to bring some Italian magic to Mayfair.”

Gelato Maker, Eugenio Morrone said: “If you put passion into things, you can achieve anything in life – I’ve always been fascinated with the process of making Gelato and the thrill of developing flavour combinations that work well together. It has been exciting to work with the talented Mercante team and it is a privilege to deliver the taste of World Cup winning gelato to Mayfair!”

The ‘World Cup Winning Gelato’ menu will be available to dine in at Mercante and enjoy daily from 27th July or to take on the terrace from the Mercante ice cream cart Thursday – Sunday, 3pm-5pm until the 31st August.

About Sheraton Grand London Park Lane

As the first Sheraton Grand in London, the Sheraton Grand London Park Lane joins a select portfolio of 42 of the finest Sheraton hotels around the world recognised for their enticing destinations, distinguished designs and excellence in service and guest experience.

The 303 room Sheraton Grand London Park Lane, which originally opened in 1927 at the height of the Roaring Twenties, has undergone a transformation of its guest rooms and public spaces. The renovation combines the modern touches of a five-star hotel with careful restoration to retain the original elegance and Art Deco glamour of this historic property. To learn more visit the website, or stay connected on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

About Eugenio Morrone

Eugenio began his professional career at a very young age in an artisan workshop in Calabria: one of the Italian regions known for gastronomic traditions. It was here that he learnt his knowledge of ingredients and flavours to produce ice cream that offers a total and uncompromising taste experience. He now has over two decades experience and has participated in the most prestigious international competitions where he scooped first place at the 2020 Gelato World Cup, as well as becoming the first gelato maker to feature in the Gelato World Ranking 2022 Hall of Fame. In addition to his work, he loves to devote his time to the creation and production of Gelato in his “Il Cannolo Siciliano” Pastry Gelateria in Rome and within the historic walls of the well-known Fiordiluna Artisan Gelateria in Rome, located in the heart of Trastevere.