Our Story
Growing up in a traditional Greek home, Andia learned to cook and bake from scratch alongside her entrepreneurial father, who built a successful food distribution business after immigrating from Cyprus. Inspired by her father's dedication and legacy, Andia now strives to honor him through her own business. Her husband George, who also has Greek roots, inherited a cherished ice cream scoop from his grandfather, which became a symbol of their family's love for ice cream.
In 2012, Andia and George, along with their children Alyssa and Alex, embarked on their ice cream venture, initially named The Freezing Pointe. Realizing the name didn't fully reflect their personal story, they rebranded to Andia's Homemade Ice Cream in 2016, integrating their family history and commitment to high-quality, small-batch ice cream. Since then, they've expanded with 4 retail stores, a thriving catering division, and international shipping while continuing to deliver exceptional ice cream and customer service with a heartfelt touch.
Meet Andia
As the only female Grand Master Ice Cream Chef in both the South and Southeast regions of the United States, Andia Xouris stands out among an elite group of only 15 ice cream chefs across the nation. Her Double Dark Chocolate has won four blue ribbons—the superstar flavor that ultimately secured her Grand Master title.
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Andia serves as CEO and Co-founder of Andia's Ice Cream, a beloved family business with multiple locations in North Carolina. This stay-at-home mom turned business entrepreneur also has a flourishing catering division and national shipping department, satisfying people's sweet tooths internationally via the beloved gourmet food website Goldbelly.
A James Beard fellow, Andia led her company to national recognition on Good Morning America and Southern Living Magazine.
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While immigrating to the United States at age six, Andia quickly cultivated a passion for innovation. Today, she's known for her premium, inclusive flavors—often inspired by her Cypriot roots and passion for learning other cultures—and her ability to turn any wild idea into a household favorite.
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