Tudy’s Kitchen: Imaginative, intentional and soulful ice cream

Born from delicious memories and a rich culinary culture, Tudy’s Kitchen is redefining what ice cream can be. The Amsterdam-based brand was founded by Nekeia Boone and blends soulful nostalgia with craftsmanship, turning familiar flavours into “something quietly addictive.”

Named in honour of Boone’s grandmother, Tudy’s Kitchen embodies that same sense of warmth and generosity that she so fondly remembers. “Her kitchen always smelled like something comforting simmering on the stove – warm, familiar, and impossible to rush,” Boone recalls. That feeling became the emotional blueprint for the brand when she launched it in 2021, after moving from Harlem, NYC, to Amsterdam in 2009, and eventually rediscovering creativity through ice cream.

At the heart of Tudy’s Kitchen is what Boone calls “intentional indulgence,” meaning that dessert can be both joyful and thoughtful. “Our mission is to create ice cream that offers a moment of escape, connection, and delight,” Boone says. “It’s ice cream for the soul.”

Flavours often start with a moment rather than a trend – “a brunch ritual, a holiday table, a drink order, or a nostalgic craving” – then unfold into something deeper, more layered, and certainly surprising. Boone adds: “It’s a playful but disciplined process, guided by testing, refinement, and restraint.”

From Salty Vanilla Bean to Coconut Latte and bolder creations like Chicken + Waffles, each recipe is carefully built using real, high-quality ingredients. Herbs are infused, fruits are roasted to intensify their natural sweetness, and alcohol is used thoughtfully in order to enhance flavour – never to distract.

Nothing is accidental or added without purpose. In the end, it is all about finding a perfect gustatory balance. That same philosophy applies across both dairy and plant-based offerings. Vegan flavours are developed with the same standards of richness and complexity, proving that indulgence never needs to compromise.

More than a summer treat, ice cream is a much-needed pause, a reward, or an act of self-care at Tudy’s Kitchen. Each scoop should bring a sense of pleasure. “I hope that people think of ice cream as a year-round ritual – an easy, accessible way to create joy, no matter the season.” Looking ahead, Boone envisions Tudy’s Kitchen in more cities and places where food, travel, and culture intersect. “If the legacy is anything, I hope it’s this: we made wonder feel normal and reminded people that delight doesn’t need a reason.”

Ready to be delighted yourself? Tudy’s Kitchen products are available at more than 1,100 Albert Heijn stores across the Netherlands and Belgium, including the online shop. Tudy’s Kitchen has also partnered with experience-led brands like Disney+, because pleasure should extend beyond the freezer aisle – and soulful, imaginative ice cream should always be within reach.

Tudy’s Kitchen has a non-profit initiative called The Naomi Fund, which was Boone’s grandmother’s real name. The fund aims to support entrepreneurs, giving focus to those of underrepresented groups. Sponsorships, grants and private donations are welcome to help this fund grow.

For businesses who want to take part in Tudy’s Kitchen’s journey of growth, get in touch with Nekeia Boone on nekeia@tudyskitchen.com.

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