I SCREAM YOU SCREAM; WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM!

By Lyn Funnell

I’m delighted to say that our Journalist and Writer Seren’s latest book is now released.

Food Historian and Award-Winning Chef Seren Charrington’s latest book, ‘The History of Ice Cream’ tells a distinctly British story of the icy delight and features some historic recipes.

This delightful book features a unique insight into the rise and fall of the ice cream van and the impulse lines we loved and lost. Beautifully illustrated with ice cream advertising and packaging from the authors own collection, this book contains some scarce early advertising alongside some images of retro packaging that is bound to stir up nostalgia.

Through a fascinating mix of food politics, history and culinary detective work, Seren uncovers the history of ice cream. Illustrated with archive material and historic photographs of ice cream eaters and makers, this book tells the remarkable tale of how ice cream rose to popularity, charting its journey to become the much-loved food it is today.

A book launch will take place on Thursday 14^th May 2026 at 6:30pm at the Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture, Berriew. SY21 8AH You are invited to join Seren for an ice cream inspired drinks reception, talk and ice cream making demonstration.

ENDS

Notes to Editors:

Seren Charrington is a food historian that has made numerous appearances on television and radio over the past twenty years. Please visit www.bubblingstove.co.uk

The book is published by White Owl, an imprint of Pen and Sword

Printed in hardback and priced at £25

Further information:

Please contact Seren Charrington

Telephone: 07710533631

Email: hello@bubblingstove.co.uk

High-resolution images available upon request.

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Seren Charrington Hollins

Seren runs a catering business and delicatessen in Mid Wales, but she is not your run of the mill caterer or deli owner. She is a mother of six and an internationally recognised food historian who has created banquets and historical dinner parties for private clients and television. Her work has been featured on the BBC, ITV & Channel 4 and she has appeared in BBC4’s Castle’s Under Siege, BBC South's Ration Book Britain, Pubs that Built Britain with The Hairy Bikers, BBC 2’s Inside the Factory, BBC 2’s The World’s Most Amazing Hotels, the Channel 4 series Food Unwrapped and Country Files Autumn Diaries.
Her work has also been featured in The Guardian, The Times, Sunday Times, Daily Mail and The Telegraph.
Her two most recent books are 'Revolting Recipes from History' and 'A Dark History of Tea'

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