Our Story
The Early Days
In 1998, Eric Staggers decided to move from owning an ice cream franchise store to launching his own venture—Paradise Ice Cream. With a relatively limited selection, he opened the first storefront in Brookfield Plaza in Springfield, Virginia, but quickly realized the need for a sustainable solution during the off-season.
That solution came in the form of catering. Staggers invested in his own ice cream machine and began crafting original flavors. With a move to a larger warehouse space, Paradise Ice Cream evolved into a full-time catering operation.
As the homemade recipes developed, and the company's reputation for great customer service, Paradise Ice Cream quickly found a loyal and growing clientele base.
Today, Paradise Ice Cream remains proudly family-run. The vibrant, tropical-inspired theme brings a fresh energy—delivering a memorable event with high-quality ice cream for both corporate and residential clients.
Still Growing, Remaining Community-Focused
In 2020, Eric’s son, Nathan Staggers, expanded the business by launching curbside service—bringing our homemade treats directly to local families. The response was overwhelmingly positive! While our retail service remains seasonal and limited, offering our ice cream in convenient, smaller packaging continues to grow as an exciting part of our business.
Community is at the heart of everything we do. We love connecting with people across the DC Metropolitan area, serving up smiles at schools, fundraisers, sporting tournaments, and major festivals. From youth leagues to professional events, we’ve had the privilege of being part of celebrations big and small.
Want to know where we’ll be next? Follow us on social media to stay in the loop—or contact us if you’re planning an event and would like to bring the Paradise experience to your guests!
Homemade. Quality. Care
Fresh and delicious ingredients are prepared while the ice cream is going through the machine.
After coming out the machine, the homemade ice cream goes into a dish to get mixed with ingredients.
The ice cream is then carefully topped off and put into the freezer to seal the deliciousness!
